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Holiday Silent Comedy Shorts Family Matinee
Bring the kids for a pre-holiday family matinee of comedy shorts! Dr. Philip Carli, pianist at the George Eastman Museum, who wowed
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Funny Bus Lights & Laughs Holiday Tours
Put some spice into your winter holidays with Funny Bus Lights & Laughs Holiday Tours! These tours feature a special route and
Find out more »Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Back by POPULAR DEMAND! The irresistible, family-friendly musical about family! Join the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph. This production
Find out more »The North Pole Adventure
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
Find out more »Deck the Hall
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
Find out more »A Christmas Story
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Find out more »Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
Find out more »Matilda The Musical
Captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
Find out more »Santa’s Sleigh
Take your picture in the fastest sleigh in the world. Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com
Find out more »Magic of Lights
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
Find out more »Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
Find out more »The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Riotous laughter and unexpected sweetness emerge in this hilarious holiday story. Magical Theatre Company, 565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton, magicaltheatre.org
Find out more »Black Nativity
Joyous retelling of the traditional new testament account of the nativity story, using gospel music, dramatic dance and more. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
Find out more »Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts
An unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season. 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
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Garden of Lights: Alice in Wonderland
Garden of Lights invites you to experience the enchantment of Alice in Wonderland at The Crawford Barn in Frazeysburg, Ohio. This unique,
Find out more »Photos with Santa at Belden Village Mall
Make merry memories and visit Santa at Belden Village Mall November 15th through Christmas Eve! Reservations for the Santa photo experience are
Find out more »Holiday Annual Pass Sale @CLEAquarium
Looking for a gift that’s big enough to wow but small enough to wrap? Now through December 31, Greater Cleveland Aquarium is
Find out more »Brunch with Santa @ 159 Events on Main
Get ready to kick off the holiday season at our very first Brunch With Santa at 159 Events on Main! This whimsical
Find out more »A Year with Frog and Toad
Talespinner Children's Theatre presents "A Year with Frog and Toad" Performance runs approximately 60 minutes. All tickets Pay-What-You-Choose. A hit on Broadway,
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CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2024
The 35th International Conference on Adolescent Medicine and Child Psychology will be held on December 12-13, 2024, in the historic city of
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Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Find out more »35th International Conference on Adolescent Medicine and Child Psychology
The 35th International Conference on Adolescent Medicine and Child Psychology will be held on December 12-13, 2024, in the historic city of
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Newsy Mom Playdates
Stories and activities on the 2nd Thursday Monthly. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.. Belden Village Mall, 4220 Belden Village St. NW, Canton, shoppingbeldenvillagemall.com
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Winter Holiday Extravaganza: Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa
Learn about the different traditions, and do a fun craft! 2-5 p.m. South Branch Library, 3096 Scranton Road, Cleveland, cpl.org
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Holiday Lights
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays with the beautiful glow of these festive lights. 4:30-10 p.m. Eton Chagrin Boulevard., 28699 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, etonchagrinblvd.com
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Wild Lights
Enjoy the wildest lighting display this holiday season. 5-9 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
Find out more »Nature’s A-Glow
The beautiful botanical garden turns it into a winter wonderland. Friday-Sunday. 5-9 p.m. Beech Creek Botanical Garden, 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, beechcreekgardens.org
Find out more »Lights on the Lake
Experience a free lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park. Dusk-9 p.m. 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, loraincountymetroparks.com
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Holiday Lights
5:30-9 p.m. Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Diagonal Road (drive-through), and Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Road (in person) in LaGrange. Wednesday-Sunday. loraincountymetroparks.com
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