The December issue of Northeast Ohio Parent has arrived! Add a personal touch to your gift giving this holiday season with our easy DIY gift ideas. This month is also filled with plenty of events and family-friendly places to go around the region to keep busy during winter break and the holiday season.
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Events This Week
December 8, 2024 - December 15, 2024
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December 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Storytime with Santa
December 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a magical storytime at the Botanical Garden, where holiday tales come to life in a winter wonderland!
December 8 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hudson Holiday Walk
December 8 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Downtown Hudson businesses as they welcome shoppers and diners with activities for the entire family. Enjoy an appearance by Santa, children's crafts and activities, a hot cocoa warm up station, and more!
December 8
The North Pole Adventure
December 8
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 8
Magic of Lights
December 8
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 8
Deck the Hall
December 8
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 9
The North Pole Adventure
December 9
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 9
Magic of Lights
December 9
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 9
Deck the Hall
December 9
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 9
A Christmas Story
December 9
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
December 9
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 9
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
December 10
The North Pole Adventure
December 10
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 10
Magic of Lights
December 10
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 10
Deck the Hall
December 10
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 10
A Christmas Story
December 10
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
December 10
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 10
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
December 11
The North Pole Adventure
December 11
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 11
Magic of Lights
December 11
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 11
Deck the Hall
December 11
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 11
A Christmas Story
December 11
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
December 11
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 11
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
December 12
The North Pole Adventure
December 12
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 12
Magic of Lights
December 12
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 12
Deck the Hall
December 12
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 12
A Christmas Story
December 12
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
December 12
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 12
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
December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Featured Event of the Week
Event of the Week: Cleveland Charge Grand Opening Weekend at Public HallDecember 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Cleveland Charge, the NBA G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, takes the court at their new home in Cleveland’s iconic Public Hall!
December 13
December 12 @ 8:00 am - December 13 @ 5:00 pm
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2024
December 12 @ 8:00 am - December 13 @ 5:00 pm
The 35th International Conference on Adolescent Medicine and Child Psychology will be held on December 12-13, 2024, in the historic city of Rome, Italy.
December 12 @ 10:00 am - December 13 @ 4:00 pm
35th International Conference on Adolescent Medicine and Child Psychology
December 12 @ 10:00 am - December 13 @ 4:00 pm
The 35th International Conference on Adolescent Medicine and Child Psychology will be held on December 12-13, 2024, in the historic city of Rome, Italy.
December 13
The North Pole Adventure
December 13
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Winter Blitz Brunch with Santa
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Join us for a festive Character Brunch at Gridiron Gastropub, where holiday cheer meets delicious food!
December 14
The North Pole Adventure
December 14
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 14
Magic of Lights
December 14
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 14
Deck the Hall
December 14
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 14
A Christmas Story
December 14
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
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