Cleveland Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Cleveland and surrounding areas
Cleveland welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights and holiday activities across Public Square and the Flats, creating a cheerful backdrop to seasonal celebrations. Don’t miss WinterLand CLE, Cleveland Winterfest, or Wooster Winterland for immersive light displays and festive performances near the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Between indoor concerts, holiday markets and family‑friendly activities, Cleveland’s festive events and winter attractions offer plenty of ways to celebrate the season with friends and family.
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Christmas Lights
25 eventsDowntown Cleveland winter festival with ice skating and holiday pop-up bars
Christmas Markets
23 eventsGlobal holiday traditions with immersive, multi-sensory experiences.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsStage adaptation of the classic holiday film 'A Christmas Story'.
Christmas Parties
5 eventsAnnual Christmas bar crawl with costume contest and provided transportation.
Other Christmas Activities
30 eventsCommunity-partnered winter holiday celebration
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WinterLand CLE
Downtown Cleveland winter festival with ice skating and holiday pop-up bars
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Cleveland Winterfest
Cleveland's official holiday season kickoff with European market inspiration.
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Wooster Winterland
Community-partnered winter holiday celebration
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Akron Zoo's Wild Lights
(Akron)
Over one million lights at the Akron Zoo
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Lock 3 Park Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating
(Akron)
Cozy heated igloo rentals and vintage animated holiday displays
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Sandusky Christmas Market
(Sandusky)
European-themed market with over 25 local artisans.
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The biggest annual events include Winterland in Downtown Cleveland’s Public Square and Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Both offer extensive light displays, entertainment, and family activities.
Cleveland’s holiday traditions include the Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest and the community-focused Winterland Kickoff, which features local businesses and charitable drives unique to the city’s festive season.
Neighborhoods like Strongsville with Crown Point Parkway and Fairview Park’s Seabury Avenue are known for their impressive Christmas light displays, offering free and accessible holiday experiences.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found downtown at the Cleveland Bazaar Holiday Market and other neighborhood markets throughout the city, especially during the holiday season.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Public Square tree lighting, and exploring Downtown Bedford Square. Many markets and events also offer free admission or low-cost options.
Family-friendly options include Wild Winter Lights at the zoo with Santa visits and themed trails, Winterland’s horse-drawn carriage rides, and free Santa photo opportunities at locations like Cabela’s in Avon.