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December 2025
Art Discovery Studio
Children ages 6-10 will explore their creativity and gain an understanding of various visual art media and techniques. These classes will touch on drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and more and students will be immersed in the art making process. All supplies will be provided. 10:15 a.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.…
Find out more »Light Up Lakewood
Celebrates the season and the richness of Lakewood's vibrancy for the 16th annual celebration. This is a free, family-friendly event on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood featuring a 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 taking in the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday celebrations. 4-8 p.m.
Find out more »Santa on the Green
Cozy visits with Santa in the Cabin and family portraits by the elves. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Find out more »Kids Santa Shop
Children can pick out special gifts for the whole family with the help of personal shoppers. 12-3 p.m.
Find out more »Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker”
This classic has become a treasured holiday tradition for families of all ages.
Find out more »Children’s Saturday Studio
Young artists will engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills. Ages 5-10. 10-11:30 a.m.
Find out more »Anne of Green Gables: The Musical – Sensory Friendly & Sign Interpreted Performance
2 p.m.
Find out more »Arctic Adventures
Learn about snow, arctic animals, and more through fun STEAM activities. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Winnie The Pooh
Christopher Robin organizes an expedition to discover the North Pole with his good friends.
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