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November 2025
Santa Parade at Great Northern Mall
Enjoy a Santa Parade, festive activities, family-friendly entertainment, Santa photo opportunities, vendors, exhibitors and more on Friday, November 14 at Great Northern Mall.
Find out more »Spy School
Calling all secret agents, join the Library for Operation: Undercover, a spy training experience. Spy School will be a night full of fun, creativity, and a dash of espionage. Grades 2-6. Registration is required. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Painesville’s Spirit of the Season
Santa comes to town to light the city tree with free train rides around the square and more. 5-8 p.m.
Find out more »Tree Lighting Ceremony
Crocker Park will welcome back the 50-foot Christmas tree with its annual tree-lighting ceremony. 6 p.m.
Find out more »December 2025
Light Up Lakewood
The most joyous of Lakewood traditions is returning to Downtown Lakewood for the 16th annual celebration. This is a free, family-friendly event on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood. It features a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, a beer garden, holiday train, live music, ice carvings, hot chocolate, food trucks, children’s games and more. Stroll downtown Lakewood and visit local shops and restaurants while enjoying the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday celebrations. 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Santa’s Wild Workshop in the Woods
Santa's Workshop is a fun holiday treat for kids ages 2 to 12. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves and make a toy in Santa’s workshop, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, play holiday games, and take a ride on the holiday train. This event is perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. Santa’s Workshop is offered at various times on December 7, 8, 9 & 12th. Residents of Mentor will pay $14 per child. Register online or call 440-974-5720.…
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