Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the joy of the season in Cleveland Heights with our holiday event guide. Whether you're rediscovering Cleveland Heights or experiencing it for the first time, this guide maximizes your festive fun.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Wild Winter Lights, where dazzling displays illuminate the scenic landscapes. Great Lakes Theatre's A Christmas Carol brings the classic tale to life with its captivating performances, offering a unique holiday tradition. And the A Christmas Story House is something you definitely don't want to miss, allowing visitors to step into the beloved film's enchanting world. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration with extensive light displays and musical shows.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo transforms into a vibrant holiday setting with over 1.5 million lights, featuring Enchanted Forest and Santa’s Workshop, along with two dynamic musical light shows and various festive activities.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Wild Winter Lights
Unique gifts from local artists supporting the creative community.
The Heights Arts Holiday Store offers a diverse selection of art and craft gifts from over 100 local artists, catering to various celebrations and tastes.
Where: Cleveland Heights | More Info: Heights Arts Holiday Shop
Unique holiday shopping experience with exclusive Early Bird Shopping and a Merry Christmas, Beautiful feature area.
The I-X Christmas Connection is a premier holiday shopping event featuring over 40,000 attendees, offering unique holiday décor, apparel, toys, and treats. It includes exclusive Early Bird Shopping hours, a Merry Christmas, Beautiful feature area in partnership with America’s Beauty Show, and a SantaLand area for kids.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: I-X Christmas Connection
Unique, locally crafted gifts and seasonal items.
Cleveland Bazaar Holiday Markets feature a diverse array of local makers and artists selling handmade gifts, seasonal items, and unique home goods.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Cleveland Bazaar Holiday Markets
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and makers.
The Ohio City Holiday on Market is a vibrant event featuring local artisans and makers selling handmade gifts and seasonal items in the heart of Ohio City.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Ohio City Holiday on Market
Unique blend of local artisans, live music, and charity support.
The Westside Flea Holiday Flight Market features over 100 vendors offering handmade items, small batch food producers, and live music. It includes a charity raffle and entertainment like balloon artists and face painters. Visitors can also donate non-perishable items to local food pantries.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Westside Flea Holiday Flight Market
Unique shopping experience with over 100 local artisans.
The Solon Hometown Holiday Market is a local shopping event featuring nearly 100 handmade artisans and crafters selling their original items. It offers free admission and parking, making it a great place to celebrate the holiday season while supporting local talent.
Where: Solon | More Info: Solon Hometown Holiday Market
Showcase of diverse LGBTQ+ artistic talents.
Queer The Halls Artisan Market & Holiday Fest is a celebration of local LGBTQ+ artisans, featuring artistic prints, photography, baking, metalwork, jewelry crafting, and more.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Queer The Halls Artisan Market & Holiday Fest
One-man adaptation with 26 character portrayals.
Great Lakes Theatre presents Charles Dickens' timeless tale of redemption, where Ebenezer Scrooge's journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future transforms him from a miserly businessman to a compassionate member of society.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Great Lakes Theatre's A Christmas Carol
Jazz-infused holiday concert with special guests.
Dave Koz and Friends announce the 27th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour. The tour reunites Koz with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, and features special guests saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley, and vocalist Rebecca Jade. They will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics, including a Chanukah medley, and hits from their respective catalogues.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Dave Koz Christmas Concert
Live performance of Motown classics and holiday songs by renowned vocalists.
A Motown Christmas at the Lorain Palace Theatre features an all-star lineup of vocalists and musicians from legendary Motown groups, delivering iconic hits and holiday classics with impeccable harmonies, flashy outfits, and dazzling choreography.
Where: Lorain | More Info: A Motown Christmas
Immersive tour of a restored 1940s home from a classic holiday film.
The A Christmas Story House is a meticulously restored residence immortalized in the beloved holiday film, offering year-round tours and overnight stays. Visitors can immerse themselves in the cinematic world of Ralphie Parker and his family, exploring the iconic home and museum filled with props and costumes from the movie.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: A Christmas Story House
Celebrating Chanukah with a message of hope and resilience against antisemitism.
The Menorah Lighting Ceremony is a significant event where the Jewish community comes together to celebrate Chanukah and stand against antisemitism. Community leaders and local officials express solidarity and hope, highlighting the importance of unity in the face of hatred.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Menorah Lighting Ceremony
