December 1
Explore WinterLand at the Cleveland Public Library. The main library campus in downtown Cleveland and neighborhood libraries will transform into a WinterLand complete with holiday-themed stories and crafts. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cleveland Public Library, 325 Superior Ave., Cleveland, cpl.org
Holiday Lights Cruise-Thu. Drive-thru family event featuring classic lighted features. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 5:30-9 p.m. Carlisle Reservation, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, loraincountymetroparks.com/holiday
Christmas Lighting of the Square. Colorful lights, live music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 6:30-8 p.m., Chardon Square, Short Court St. Chardon, chardonsquareassociation.org
December 2
Deck the Hall 2022. Lights, Camera, Christmas! Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stan Hwyet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
Christmas on the Farm. Photos with Santa, Candy Cane Forest, animals and more. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nickajack Farms, 2955 Manchester Ave., North Lawrence, nickajackfarms.com
Wild Lights. Enjoy the wildest lighting display this holiday season. 5-9 p.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
December 2-4
Nature’s A-Glow. The beautiful botanical garden turns it into a winter wonderland. Friday-Sunday. 5-9 p.m. Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, beechcreekgardens.org
December 3
Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker Ballet. For families with individuals who have extrasensory needs. 2-4 p.m. Lorain Palace Theatre, 617 Broadway, Lorain, northpointballet.org
Santa on the Green. Ushered into town in a shiny red fire engine, Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome all the good girls and boys to the gazebo on the green. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. hudson.oh.us
The Celebration of Kwanzaa. Experience a Kwanzaa table and learn through song and drumming. 2-3 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, we247.org
Ballet Theatre of Ohio presents “The Nutcracker.” This classic has become a treasured holiday tradition for families of all ages. 7 p.m. Akron Civic Theater, akroncivic.com
Light Up Lakewood. The most joyous of Lakewood traditions is returning to Downtown Lakewood for the 16th annual celebration.4-8 p.m. Downtown Lakewood, lakewoodalive.org
December 4
Hands-On Holidays at the Akron Children’s Museum. Enjoy visits from the North Pole, someone green and Grinchy and the Snow Sisters, performances by Hyre CLC’s carolers, sprinkle cookies in Grammie’s kitchen, interactive S.T.E.M. stations, and much more. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S Main St., Akron, akronkids.org
Hudson Holiday Walk. Join the Merchants of Hudson as they welcome shoppers and diners with activities for the entire family. Noon- 5 p.m. Downtown Hudson, firstandmainhudson.com
