Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is running a promotion on kitten and cat adoptions for the month of December. Kittens are $60 each or two for $90. Adult cats are $30 each. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014 info@parmashelter.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Institute for Learning in Retirement – East
Event Summary: The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East) has opened class registration for its six-week winter term, offering 18 continuing education classes. Now in its 26th year, ILR-East is an east-side senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University, providing college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. All instructors are experienced professionals and retired professors.
The winter term will begin Tuesday, January 13, and runs f… Contact Phone or Email: 440-826-2400 | ilreast@bw.edu.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Friday, December 26, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Akron Society of Artists 94th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
Event Summary: Akron Society of Artists presents its 94th Annual Juried Exhibition on display through Jan. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St. in Akron. Juror David A. Sargent III of Cleveland selected a broad range of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and assemblage. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. Church office: (330) 836-9327. Established in 1931, Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market, Highland Square, at 7 p.m. for Wednesday programs and Fridays from… Contact Phone or Email: akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
Food & Coat Pantry at Children's Museum of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Children's Museum of Cleveland (3813 Euclid Avenue) is creating a free pantry to distribute children’s coats and non-perishable food items to Northeast Ohio families. The pantry will be in the museum’s front lobby. Guests are welcome to bring donations or shop the pantry anytime during business hours: 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. every day except Thursday. The pantry is open to anyone who needs it - no questions asked. Accepted items: new & gently used children’s coats (we are not able to process other clothing i… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 791-7114 info@CMCleveland.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. Transformation More Beautiful Than Before
Event Summary: Experience an inspiring new exhibit that blends artistry, resilience, and community healing at The Gathering Place’s Moses Art Gallery, 25425 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. Carolyn Frankel, a breast cancer survivor and caregiver, is well known in Cleveland’s arts community. When she and her daughter both faced cancer, she turned to art as a way to process her journey—painting through treatment and recovery with watercolors, acrylic, ink, and mixed media. Her work culminated in the illustrated book Spiritual… Contact Phone or Email: For more information, contact Holly at 216-455-1519.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM.
The Gathering Place West - Moses Art Gallery
25425 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
"Frost" at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Event Summary: The Cleveland Botanical Gardens are bursting with holiday cheer. Frost is this year’s holiday event, held inside and out at the gardens. Enjoy themed rooms, gingerbread house displays, an outdoor light trail, and more. Crafts, activities and endless photo-ops make for a unforgettable winter adventure. Hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Monday. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit holdenfg.org or call (216) 721-1600. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-1600 info@holdenfg.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Cleveland Starts Here
Event Summary: The Cleveland History Center offers a place to discover the rich history of Cleveland and the region once commonly known as the Western Reserve. A place for Northeast Ohioans to locate their own stories and place themselves in the rich story of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. A place for schoolchildren to experience firsthand the history of Cleveland and the region. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in Cleveland’s stories, from the 1790s to today, when they experience Cleveland Starts Here sponsored b… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view Nov. 25 through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Alfred McMoore: All This Luck In My Head
Event Summary: The Akron Art Museum presents the first solo exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore (1950–2009), who lived and worked his entire life in Akron. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. Despite facing many challenges, McMoore often expressed profound joy. He would sometimes exclaim, “How did I get all this luck in my head?”—a phrase that captures both the wonder and complexity of his inner world. He drew in pencil on scrolls of paper that were five f… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Keep an eye out for Archie the Snowman, back from the North Pole and eager to reconnect with old friends and make new ones (through Dec. 31). Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Art Treasures 2025
Event Summary: This annual sale in Beck Center's main gallery features local artist-made goods, including painting, jewelry, photography, cards, wood sculpture, stickers, comics, hand-made gifts and more. Free and open to the public, on display through Dec. 27 at 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood. This annual holiday art exhibition meets pop-up shop will take place in the Hoffman-Stach Gallery. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH.
On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Deck the Hall
Event Summary: Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays that bring the beauty of nature indoors. Beyond the Manor House, the surrounding gardens, Corbin Conservatory, Playgarden, and Homes of Nature glow with even more holiday magic. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-23, Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in the Carriage House Courtyard through Dec. 23, then warm up in Molly’s Cou… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-5533 | info@stanhywet.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio 44303.
For more info visit stanhywet.org. New Work
Event Summary: The "New Work" Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit at the Transformer Station will conclude the celebrated Front 2022 Art Future Fellows program and features work by Amanda D. King, Charmaine Spencer, Erykah Townsend, and Antwoine Washington. Admission is free, no tickets required. Open Thursday–Saturday, 3-6 p.m. through Dec. 27 at 1460 West 29th Street, Cleveland. Learn more at clevelandart.org/exhibitions/new-work-front-fellows-show or call (216) 707-6755.
Transformer Station is a vibrant center for the… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 707-6755.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.clevelandart.org. Experience the Magic of the Season at Talons to Tinsel
Event Summary: This December, the woodland trail at Raptor Hallow Sanctuary, 2295 W State Street in Alliance, becomes a glowing winter wonderland. Wander beneath twinkle and festive lights as the forest sparkles around you, creating a perfect backdrop for holiday memories. Warm up with complimentary rich hot chocolate, cookies and s'mores while meeting some of our incredible keepers and animal ambassadors. (Refreshment vouchers with admission). Santa and Mrs. Claus will make special appearances on Fridays, Dec. 13 & 20. A… Contact Phone or Email: sherwood30@live.com.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raptor Hallow Sanctuary
2295 W State Street
Alliance, Ohio.
Holiday Lantern Tours
Event Summary: Hale Farm & Village proudly presents the 30th season of Holiday Lantern Tours, a holiday tradition for people of all ages! Enjoy a charming, lantern-lit walking tour of Hale Farm & Village on select evenings, Dec. 6-28. Experience holiday sights and sounds as celebrated in the 19th century Western Reserve. After, join us for sweet treats and holiday shopping in the Hale Farm & Village Gatehouse. Tours depart every twenty minutes beginning at 5:20 p.m. and last about 90 minutes. Please dress appropriately fo… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 666-3711.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road
Bath, Ohio 44210.
Wild Lights @ Akron Zoo
Event Summary: Step into a dazzling new decade of Wild Lights magic at the Akron Zoo. Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around with dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 17-23, 26, and 28-30, from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit akronzoo.org/wild-lights or call (330) 375-2550. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2550 info@akronzoo.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Akron Zoo
505 Euclid Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44307.
For more info visit www.akronzoo.org. Wild Winter Lights
Event Summary: Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with over 1.5 million lights as the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is once again transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! Explore an immersive trail of holiday-themed areas including: colorful forest, magical storybook, glittering galaxy, swan lake, frosty lane and of course, Santa’s North Pole lodge, where families can meet Santa and capture the perfect holiday photo. Wild Winter Lights runs 5-9 p.m. on select evenings Nov. 18, through Dec. 30. Walk through and dri… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights @ Medina County Fairgrounds
Event Summary: This drive-through holiday light display at the Medina County Fairgrounds runs Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 14, and daily Dec. 19-28. $10 per car, $30 per small bus/15 passenger van, $70 per large bus. Cash or check only. The display is open 6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6-9 p.m. on Sundays and weeknights. No pre-registration required. Learn more at medinaohiofair.com/holiday-lights. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 723-9633.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Medina County Fairgrounds
720 W. Smith Road
Medina, Ohio 44256.
For more info visit www.medinaohiofair.com. Country Lights Drive-thru
Event Summary: Enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland at Lake Metroparks Farmpark from the comfort of your own vehicle, taking in the magic of the season without stepping outside or facing the chilly weather. Farmpark’s winding roadways are transformed with twinkling lights, dazzling decorations and immersive displays. Presented Dec. 5–7, 12–14, 19–21 & 26–28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets ($27.50 per carload) must be purchased in advance and are only available online at showclix.com/tickets/country-lights-drive-thru-2025;… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.showclix.com. North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
Event Summary: North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker." Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets. North Pointe Ballet’s production is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is b… Contact Phone or Email: boxoffice@northpointeballet.org.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Blackbrook Audubon Society: Christmas Bird Count
Event Summary: For an assigned location in Blackbrook Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count circle, contact Dan at danook057@yahoo.com. Learn more at blackbrookaudubon.org. Contact Phone or Email: blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is running a promotion on kitten and cat adoptions for the month of December. Kittens are $60 each or two for $90. Adult cats are $30 each. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014 info@parmashelter.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Help "Beautify Medina"
Event Summary: Main Street Medina's annual appeal is underway. Consider donating $100, now through Dec. 31, and your name will be added to the "Medina Bee Park" underway on South Broadway Street. And, you will "bee" our VIP guest at the "Bloom on Broadway" Medina Bee Park unveiling during Pollinator Week (June 22-28, 2026). Our goal is to raise $20,000. You'll also receive a personal thank-you gift from us. For more information, visit mainstreetmedina.com or call (330) 722-6186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-6186.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Medina Public Square.
For more info visit www.mainstreetmedina.com. Holidays at the Cabin
Event Summary: As winter rolls in, the cabin at Medina County Park District's Susan Hambley Nature Center is a pocket of warmth and cheer. Stop by for festive displays, decorations, and activities on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 13-28, from 12-5 p.m. at 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Medina County Park District
Susan Hambley Nature Center
1473 Parschen Boulevard
Brunswick, OH 44212.
Institute for Learning in Retirement – East
Event Summary: The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East) has opened class registration for its six-week winter term, offering 18 continuing education classes. Now in its 26th year, ILR-East is an east-side senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University, providing college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. All instructors are experienced professionals and retired professors.
The winter term will begin Tuesday, January 13, and runs f… Contact Phone or Email: 440-826-2400 | ilreast@bw.edu.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. Lights for Lions
Event Summary: Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Donate them at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania. Bring your broken, non-working strings of lights and extension cords (no packaging, please) to the zoo for recycling. Proceeds from recycling support the zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program partner Lion Landscapes. Drop lights off at the main entrance 3900 Wildlife Way (you don't need a zoo ticket to drop them off) by Feb. 15, 2026, or year… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Writing Contest
Event Summary: Now in its 18th year, the Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Writing Contest at the Maltz Museum gives Northeast Ohio 6th-12th grade students a platform to share their stories and inspire positive change in their schools and communities, all while competing for the chance to win recognition, awards, and scholarships. Essay deadline: January 15, 2026. Poetry deadline: January 22, 2026. Learn more at maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate/students. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 593-0575.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit www.maltzmuseum.org. The SpongeBob Musical
Event Summary: Join Beck Center under the sea for a bold and bright adventure, based on the hit animated series, Dec. 5 to Jan. 4. The SpongeBob Musical is a stage adaptation where SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation from an erupting underwater volcano. As chaos erupts and friendships are tested, an unexpected hero rises up to save the day. Perfect for families, kids-at-heart, and anyone who believes in the power of imagination and community. Purchase tickets at beckcenter.org, call (216) 521-2540 o… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Winter Fun in Downtown Cleveland
Event Summary: In addition to WinterLand Cleveland, enjoy downtown fun all winter long with a variety of special seasonal programs and activations managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc. Glide into winter fun at the Public Square Ice Skating Rink, Cleveland’s favorite spot for festive memories and frosty adventures. Various dates and operating hours through Feb. 1. See website for details. Public Square Cheer Garden: Enjoy an outdoor bar, fire pits, s’mores, and holiday tunes, next to the ice rink. Same dates and hours as the… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 736-7799 info@downtowncleveland.com.
Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland.
For more info visit winterlandcle.com. Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Free Pet Food Distribution
Event Summary: Ohio Paws with Purpose distributes dog and cat food on the 4th Saturday of most months, from 8-10 a.m. at Willow Praise Church, 32901 Vine Street in Willowick. The pet food distribution will be in addition to the 12,000 pound produce distribution held by Willow Praise Church. Ohio Paws with Purpose will provide 6-10 pounds bags of dry dog or cat food with treats and canned food. No identification is needed for the pet food distribution, but a valid ID is required for the produce distribution. Since 2016, Oh… Contact Phone or Email: ohiopawswithpurpose@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Willow Praise Church
32901 Vine Street
Willowick, OH.
For more info visit www.ohiopawswithpurpose.org. Art Treasures 2025
Event Summary: This annual sale in Beck Center's main gallery features local artist-made goods, including painting, jewelry, photography, cards, wood sculpture, stickers, comics, hand-made gifts and more. Free and open to the public, on display through Dec. 27 at 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood. This annual holiday art exhibition meets pop-up shop will take place in the Hoffman-Stach Gallery. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH.
Food & Coat Pantry at Children's Museum of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Children's Museum of Cleveland (3813 Euclid Avenue) is creating a free pantry to distribute children’s coats and non-perishable food items to Northeast Ohio families. The pantry will be in the museum’s front lobby. Guests are welcome to bring donations or shop the pantry anytime during business hours: 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. every day except Thursday. The pantry is open to anyone who needs it - no questions asked. Accepted items: new & gently used children’s coats (we are not able to process other clothing i… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 791-7114 info@CMCleveland.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. "Frost" at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Event Summary: The Cleveland Botanical Gardens are bursting with holiday cheer. Frost is this year’s holiday event, held inside and out at the gardens. Enjoy themed rooms, gingerbread house displays, an outdoor light trail, and more. Crafts, activities and endless photo-ops make for a unforgettable winter adventure. Hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Monday. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit holdenfg.org or call (216) 721-1600. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-1600 info@holdenfg.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Cleveland Starts Here
Event Summary: The Cleveland History Center offers a place to discover the rich history of Cleveland and the region once commonly known as the Western Reserve. A place for Northeast Ohioans to locate their own stories and place themselves in the rich story of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. A place for schoolchildren to experience firsthand the history of Cleveland and the region. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in Cleveland’s stories, from the 1790s to today, when they experience Cleveland Starts Here sponsored b… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view Nov. 25 through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. Winter Farmers Market at Frostville
Event Summary: The Winter Farmers Market in the Event Barn and Trash & Treasures Sale at Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted, will take place every Saturday, December through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will feature local farmers, seasonal produce, free range meats, pastries, eggs, honey, maple syrup, tea & coffee, artisan breads and much more. Contact Angie at (330) 592-6518 or visit frostvillemuseum.org. Visit facebook.com/FrostvilleMarket for weekly vendors and entertainment. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 592-6518.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Frostville Museum
24101 Cedar Point Road
North Olmsted, OH.
For more info visit www.frostvillemuseum.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Alfred McMoore: All This Luck In My Head
Event Summary: The Akron Art Museum presents the first solo exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore (1950–2009), who lived and worked his entire life in Akron. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. Despite facing many challenges, McMoore often expressed profound joy. He would sometimes exclaim, “How did I get all this luck in my head?”—a phrase that captures both the wonder and complexity of his inner world. He drew in pencil on scrolls of paper that were five f… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Keep an eye out for Archie the Snowman, back from the North Pole and eager to reconnect with old friends and make new ones (through Dec. 31). Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. McDowell-Phillips House Museum Holiday Open House
Event Summary: The Medina County Historical Society will hold their Holiday Open House at the McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 205 S. Prospect St. Medina, December 27, 12pm - 3pm. The Museum will be decorated in the holiday spirit! Admission donation prices are $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors, $7 for Youth 7 to 18 years, and Under 7 is free with a hand-holding adult. MCHS members receive a discount on admission. Last tour starts 30 minutes before close. Tours also available by appointment. If you have any questions, please… Contact Phone or Email: mchs@zoominternet.net.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
McDowell-Phillips House Museum
205 S. Prospect St
Medina, OH 44256.
For more info visit www.medinacountyhistoricalsociety.com. On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Deck the Hall
Event Summary: Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays that bring the beauty of nature indoors. Beyond the Manor House, the surrounding gardens, Corbin Conservatory, Playgarden, and Homes of Nature glow with even more holiday magic. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-23, Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in the Carriage House Courtyard through Dec. 23, then warm up in Molly’s Cou… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-5533 | info@stanhywet.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio 44303.
For more info visit stanhywet.org. New Work
Event Summary: The "New Work" Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit at the Transformer Station will conclude the celebrated Front 2022 Art Future Fellows program and features work by Amanda D. King, Charmaine Spencer, Erykah Townsend, and Antwoine Washington. Admission is free, no tickets required. Open Thursday–Saturday, 3-6 p.m. through Dec. 27 at 1460 West 29th Street, Cleveland. Learn more at clevelandart.org/exhibitions/new-work-front-fellows-show or call (216) 707-6755.
Transformer Station is a vibrant center for the… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 707-6755.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.clevelandart.org. Experience the Magic of the Season at Talons to Tinsel
Event Summary: This December, the woodland trail at Raptor Hallow Sanctuary, 2295 W State Street in Alliance, becomes a glowing winter wonderland. Wander beneath twinkle and festive lights as the forest sparkles around you, creating a perfect backdrop for holiday memories. Warm up with complimentary rich hot chocolate, cookies and s'mores while meeting some of our incredible keepers and animal ambassadors. (Refreshment vouchers with admission). Santa and Mrs. Claus will make special appearances on Fridays, Dec. 13 & 20. A… Contact Phone or Email: sherwood30@live.com.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raptor Hallow Sanctuary
2295 W State Street
Alliance, Ohio.
Holiday Lantern Tours
Event Summary: Hale Farm & Village proudly presents the 30th season of Holiday Lantern Tours, a holiday tradition for people of all ages! Enjoy a charming, lantern-lit walking tour of Hale Farm & Village on select evenings, Dec. 6-28. Experience holiday sights and sounds as celebrated in the 19th century Western Reserve. After, join us for sweet treats and holiday shopping in the Hale Farm & Village Gatehouse. Tours depart every twenty minutes beginning at 5:20 p.m. and last about 90 minutes. Please dress appropriately fo… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 666-3711.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road
Bath, Ohio 44210.
Wild Winter Lights
Event Summary: Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with over 1.5 million lights as the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is once again transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! Explore an immersive trail of holiday-themed areas including: colorful forest, magical storybook, glittering galaxy, swan lake, frosty lane and of course, Santa’s North Pole lodge, where families can meet Santa and capture the perfect holiday photo. Wild Winter Lights runs 5-9 p.m. on select evenings Nov. 18, through Dec. 30. Walk through and dri… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights @ Medina County Fairgrounds
Event Summary: This drive-through holiday light display at the Medina County Fairgrounds runs Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 14, and daily Dec. 19-28. $10 per car, $30 per small bus/15 passenger van, $70 per large bus. Cash or check only. The display is open 6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6-9 p.m. on Sundays and weeknights. No pre-registration required. Learn more at medinaohiofair.com/holiday-lights. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 723-9633.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Medina County Fairgrounds
720 W. Smith Road
Medina, Ohio 44256.
For more info visit www.medinaohiofair.com. Country Lights Drive-thru
Event Summary: Enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland at Lake Metroparks Farmpark from the comfort of your own vehicle, taking in the magic of the season without stepping outside or facing the chilly weather. Farmpark’s winding roadways are transformed with twinkling lights, dazzling decorations and immersive displays. Presented Dec. 5–7, 12–14, 19–21 & 26–28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets ($27.50 per carload) must be purchased in advance and are only available online at showclix.com/tickets/country-lights-drive-thru-2025;… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.showclix.com. North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
Event Summary: North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker." Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets. North Pointe Ballet’s production is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is b… Contact Phone or Email: boxoffice@northpointeballet.org.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is running a promotion on kitten and cat adoptions for the month of December. Kittens are $60 each or two for $90. Adult cats are $30 each. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014 info@parmashelter.org.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Help "Beautify Medina"
Event Summary: Main Street Medina's annual appeal is underway. Consider donating $100, now through Dec. 31, and your name will be added to the "Medina Bee Park" underway on South Broadway Street. And, you will "bee" our VIP guest at the "Bloom on Broadway" Medina Bee Park unveiling during Pollinator Week (June 22-28, 2026). Our goal is to raise $20,000. You'll also receive a personal thank-you gift from us. For more information, visit mainstreetmedina.com or call (330) 722-6186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-6186.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Medina Public Square.
For more info visit www.mainstreetmedina.com. Holidays at the Cabin
Event Summary: As winter rolls in, the cabin at Medina County Park District's Susan Hambley Nature Center is a pocket of warmth and cheer. Stop by for festive displays, decorations, and activities on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 13-28, from 12-5 p.m. at 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Medina County Park District
Susan Hambley Nature Center
1473 Parschen Boulevard
Brunswick, OH 44212.
Institute for Learning in Retirement – East
Event Summary: The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East) has opened class registration for its six-week winter term, offering 18 continuing education classes. Now in its 26th year, ILR-East is an east-side senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University, providing college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. All instructors are experienced professionals and retired professors.
The winter term will begin Tuesday, January 13, and runs f… Contact Phone or Email: 440-826-2400 | ilreast@bw.edu.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Medina County Park District.
The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. The SpongeBob Musical
Event Summary: Join Beck Center under the sea for a bold and bright adventure, based on the hit animated series, Dec. 5 to Jan. 4. The SpongeBob Musical is a stage adaptation where SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation from an erupting underwater volcano. As chaos erupts and friendships are tested, an unexpected hero rises up to save the day. Perfect for families, kids-at-heart, and anyone who believes in the power of imagination and community. Purchase tickets at beckcenter.org, call (216) 521-2540 o… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Blackbrook Audubon Society: Monthly Bird Walks
Event Summary: Join Blackbrook Audubon Society for bird walks on the 4th Sunday of each month at Veterans Park, 5730 Hopkins Road in Mentor, starting at 8 a.m. Beginners and experienced birders welcome. The program is free to all. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Learn more at blackbrookaudubon.org. Contact Phone or Email: blackbrookaud@aol.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 8:00 AM.
Veterans Park
5730 Hopkins Road
Mentor, OH 44060.
Akron Society of Artists 94th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
Event Summary: Akron Society of Artists presents its 94th Annual Juried Exhibition on display through Jan. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St. in Akron. Juror David A. Sargent III of Cleveland selected a broad range of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and assemblage. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. Church office: (330) 836-9327. Established in 1931, Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market, Highland Square, at 7 p.m. for Wednesday programs and Fridays from… Contact Phone or Email: akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
Food & Coat Pantry at Children's Museum of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Children's Museum of Cleveland (3813 Euclid Avenue) is creating a free pantry to distribute children’s coats and non-perishable food items to Northeast Ohio families. The pantry will be in the museum’s front lobby. Guests are welcome to bring donations or shop the pantry anytime during business hours: 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. every day except Thursday. The pantry is open to anyone who needs it - no questions asked. Accepted items: new & gently used children’s coats (we are not able to process other clothing i… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 791-7114 info@CMCleveland.org.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. "Frost" at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Event Summary: The Cleveland Botanical Gardens are bursting with holiday cheer. Frost is this year’s holiday event, held inside and out at the gardens. Enjoy themed rooms, gingerbread house displays, an outdoor light trail, and more. Crafts, activities and endless photo-ops make for a unforgettable winter adventure. Hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Monday. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit holdenfg.org or call (216) 721-1600. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-1600 info@holdenfg.org.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Cleveland Starts Here
Event Summary: The Cleveland History Center offers a place to discover the rich history of Cleveland and the region once commonly known as the Western Reserve. A place for Northeast Ohioans to locate their own stories and place themselves in the rich story of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. A place for schoolchildren to experience firsthand the history of Cleveland and the region. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in Cleveland’s stories, from the 1790s to today, when they experience Cleveland Starts Here sponsored b… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies
Event Summary: WRHS Cleveland History Center presents a journey through Northeast Ohio movie history, and it is a remarkable one. This exhibit complements “Ohio Goes to the Movies,” a statewide film festival and signature event of America 250-Ohio (America250-Ohio.org) that features Ohio actors, directors, writers, composers and others who bring the magic of the movies to life. Hollywood on the Cuyahoga runs through October 2026. Cleveland History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, from 10 a… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Community Food Assistance Programs
Event Summary: Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road in Chesterland, remains dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity through several ongoing and new community food initiatives. Blessing Box: Available daily outside the west entrance, stocked regularly with essential food items. Sunday Fellowship Food: Free food is served every Sunday during Fellowship Time at 10:30 a.m. and again at 12 p.m. Monthly Community Meal: Enjoy a free meal on the last Friday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. Weekly Brea… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 729-4006.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 10:30 AM.
Mayfield Church
7747 Mayfield Road
Chesterland.
Alfred McMoore: All This Luck In My Head
Event Summary: The Akron Art Museum presents the first solo exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore (1950–2009), who lived and worked his entire life in Akron. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. Despite facing many challenges, McMoore often expressed profound joy. He would sometimes exclaim, “How did I get all this luck in my head?”—a phrase that captures both the wonder and complexity of his inner world. He drew in pencil on scrolls of paper that were five f… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Keep an eye out for Archie the Snowman, back from the North Pole and eager to reconnect with old friends and make new ones (through Dec. 31). Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 12:00 PM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Deck the Hall
Event Summary: Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays that bring the beauty of nature indoors. Beyond the Manor House, the surrounding gardens, Corbin Conservatory, Playgarden, and Homes of Nature glow with even more holiday magic. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-23, Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in the Carriage House Courtyard through Dec. 23, then warm up in Molly’s Cou… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-5533 | info@stanhywet.org.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio 44303.
For more info visit stanhywet.org. Berea Animal Rescue Fund New Volunteer Orientation
Event Summary: Join Berea Animal Rescue Fund for an in-person volunteer orientation at our shelter facility (10015 E. River Road, Columbia Station) on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 5 p.m. Learn about Berea ARF volunteer opportunities including dog walking, cat companion, fundraising, events, welcome desk and more. Email volunteerwitharf@bereaanimalrescue.com or visit bereaanimalrescue.com for information. Contact Phone or Email: volunteerwitharf@bereaanimalrescue.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
ARF Community Room
10015 E. River Road
Columbia Station, OH.
For more info visit www.bereaanimalrescue.com. Holiday Lantern Tours
Event Summary: Hale Farm & Village proudly presents the 30th season of Holiday Lantern Tours, a holiday tradition for people of all ages! Enjoy a charming, lantern-lit walking tour of Hale Farm & Village on select evenings, Dec. 6-28. Experience holiday sights and sounds as celebrated in the 19th century Western Reserve. After, join us for sweet treats and holiday shopping in the Hale Farm & Village Gatehouse. Tours depart every twenty minutes beginning at 5:20 p.m. and last about 90 minutes. Please dress appropriately fo… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 666-3711.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road
Bath, Ohio 44210.
Wild Lights @ Akron Zoo
Event Summary: Step into a dazzling new decade of Wild Lights magic at the Akron Zoo. Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around with dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 17-23, 26, and 28-30, from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit akronzoo.org/wild-lights or call (330) 375-2550. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2550 info@akronzoo.org.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Akron Zoo
505 Euclid Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44307.
For more info visit www.akronzoo.org. Wild Winter Lights
Event Summary: Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with over 1.5 million lights as the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is once again transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! Explore an immersive trail of holiday-themed areas including: colorful forest, magical storybook, glittering galaxy, swan lake, frosty lane and of course, Santa’s North Pole lodge, where families can meet Santa and capture the perfect holiday photo. Wild Winter Lights runs 5-9 p.m. on select evenings Nov. 18, through Dec. 30. Walk through and dri… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights @ Medina County Fairgrounds
Event Summary: This drive-through holiday light display at the Medina County Fairgrounds runs Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 14, and daily Dec. 19-28. $10 per car, $30 per small bus/15 passenger van, $70 per large bus. Cash or check only. The display is open 6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 6-9 p.m. on Sundays and weeknights. No pre-registration required. Learn more at medinaohiofair.com/holiday-lights. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 723-9633.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Medina County Fairgrounds
720 W. Smith Road
Medina, Ohio 44256.
For more info visit www.medinaohiofair.com. Country Lights Drive-thru
Event Summary: Enjoy a sparkling winter wonderland at Lake Metroparks Farmpark from the comfort of your own vehicle, taking in the magic of the season without stepping outside or facing the chilly weather. Farmpark’s winding roadways are transformed with twinkling lights, dazzling decorations and immersive displays. Presented Dec. 5–7, 12–14, 19–21 & 26–28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets ($27.50 per carload) must be purchased in advance and are only available online at showclix.com/tickets/country-lights-drive-thru-2025;… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.showclix.com. Southwest Divorced Widowed or Separated Seniors
Event Summary: Southwest Divorced Widowed or Separated Seniors group meets every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7 p.m. at Zabor's Party Room, 5666 Pearl Road, Parma. For more information, contact Fran at (216) 254-9799. Contact Phone or Email: Fran (216) 254-9799.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Zabor's Party Room
5666 Pearl Road
Parma, Ohio.
Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is running a promotion on kitten and cat adoptions for the month of December. Kittens are $60 each or two for $90. Adult cats are $30 each. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014 info@parmashelter.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Encore Chorale of Northeast Ohio - Registration for Spring Season
Event Summary: Encore Creativity for Older Adults ensembles are non-auditioned chorales for adults 55+. Drawing from a rich tapestry of musical traditions, these ensembles explore classical masterworks, folk songs, spirituals, opera, the American Songbook, Broadway favorites, and holiday music. Semesters run for 15 weeks, culminating with a performance that is free and open to the public. Rehearsals for Spring Season begin Monday, Jan. 26, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Orange Senior Center. Register at encorecreativity.org. Contact Phone or Email: info@encorecreativity.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Orange Senior Center
32205 Chagrin Blvd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124.
For more info visit encorecreativity.org. Institute for Learning in Retirement – East
Event Summary: The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East) has opened class registration for its six-week winter term, offering 18 continuing education classes. Now in its 26th year, ILR-East is an east-side senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University, providing college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. All instructors are experienced professionals and retired professors.
The winter term will begin Tuesday, January 13, and runs f… Contact Phone or Email: 440-826-2400 | ilreast@bw.edu.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. Lake County Council on Aging: Sharing the Love this Holiday Season
Event Summary: The Lake County Council on Aging is once again participating in the Subaru Share the Love Event. As part of a national partnership with Meals on Wheels America, Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charity, like Meals on Wheels America, for every new vehicle leased or sold between Nov 20, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026. By purchasing or leasing a new Subaru during the Subaru Share the Love Event and selecting Meals on Wheels as your
charity of choice, you can help deliver nutrit… Contact Phone or Email: 440-205-8111.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Lake County.
For more info visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org. Lights for Lions
Event Summary: Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Donate them at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania. Bring your broken, non-working strings of lights and extension cords (no packaging, please) to the zoo for recycling. Proceeds from recycling support the zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program partner Lion Landscapes. Drop lights off at the main entrance 3900 Wildlife Way (you don't need a zoo ticket to drop them off) by Feb. 15, 2026, or year… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Medina County Arts Council: Board & Committee Positions
Event Summary: Medina County Arts Council is comprised of volunteers who support our efforts to advocate for, support and nurture the arts in Medina County. We are looking for people to fill open board positions and help on committees. If you have the time and motivation to help with projects, love hands-on tasks and have a get-it -done attitude, you would fit right in. Please email MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com for details. Visit online at medinacountyartscouncil.org. Contact Phone or Email: MedinaCoArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Medina County.
For more info visit www.medinacountyartscouncil.org. Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Writing Contest
Event Summary: Now in its 18th year, the Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Writing Contest at the Maltz Museum gives Northeast Ohio 6th-12th grade students a platform to share their stories and inspire positive change in their schools and communities, all while competing for the chance to win recognition, awards, and scholarships. Essay deadline: January 15, 2026. Poetry deadline: January 22, 2026. Learn more at maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate/students. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 593-0575.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit www.maltzmuseum.org. Winter Fun in Downtown Cleveland
Event Summary: In addition to WinterLand Cleveland, enjoy downtown fun all winter long with a variety of special seasonal programs and activations managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc. Glide into winter fun at the Public Square Ice Skating Rink, Cleveland’s favorite spot for festive memories and frosty adventures. Various dates and operating hours through Feb. 1. See website for details. Public Square Cheer Garden: Enjoy an outdoor bar, fire pits, s’mores, and holiday tunes, next to the ice rink. Same dates and hours as the… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 736-7799 info@downtowncleveland.com.
Monday, December 29, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland.
For more info visit winterlandcle.com. Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Akron Society of Artists 94th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
Event Summary: Akron Society of Artists presents its 94th Annual Juried Exhibition on display through Jan. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St. in Akron. Juror David A. Sargent III of Cleveland selected a broad range of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and assemblage. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. Church office: (330) 836-9327. Established in 1931, Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market, Highland Square, at 7 p.m. for Wednesday programs and Fridays from… Contact Phone or Email: akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
Food & Coat Pantry at Children's Museum of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Children's Museum of Cleveland (3813 Euclid Avenue) is creating a free pantry to distribute children’s coats and non-perishable food items to Northeast Ohio families. The pantry will be in the museum’s front lobby. Guests are welcome to bring donations or shop the pantry anytime during business hours: 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. every day except Thursday. The pantry is open to anyone who needs it - no questions asked. Accepted items: new & gently used children’s coats (we are not able to process other clothing i… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 791-7114 info@CMCleveland.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. Transformation More Beautiful Than Before
Event Summary: Experience an inspiring new exhibit that blends artistry, resilience, and community healing at The Gathering Place’s Moses Art Gallery, 25425 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. Carolyn Frankel, a breast cancer survivor and caregiver, is well known in Cleveland’s arts community. When she and her daughter both faced cancer, she turned to art as a way to process her journey—painting through treatment and recovery with watercolors, acrylic, ink, and mixed media. Her work culminated in the illustrated book Spiritual… Contact Phone or Email: For more information, contact Holly at 216-455-1519.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM.
The Gathering Place West - Moses Art Gallery
25425 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Deck the Hall
Event Summary: Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays that bring the beauty of nature indoors. Beyond the Manor House, the surrounding gardens, Corbin Conservatory, Playgarden, and Homes of Nature glow with even more holiday magic. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-23, Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in the Carriage House Courtyard through Dec. 23, then warm up in Molly’s Cou… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-5533 | info@stanhywet.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio 44303.
For more info visit stanhywet.org. Free Food Distribution
Event Summary: First Presbyterian Church – Willoughby, 4785 Shankland Road, offers a free food distribution at the church every Monday from 4-4:30 p.m. rain or shine, holidays included. To find out more, visit fpcwilloughby.org or call (440) 946-0070. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 946-0070 office@fpcwilloughby.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 4:00 PM.
The First Presbyterian Church – Willoughby
4785 Shankland Road
Willoughby, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.fpcwilloughby.org. Wild Lights @ Akron Zoo
Event Summary: Step into a dazzling new decade of Wild Lights magic at the Akron Zoo. Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around with dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 17-23, 26, and 28-30, from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit akronzoo.org/wild-lights or call (330) 375-2550. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2550 info@akronzoo.org.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Akron Zoo
505 Euclid Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44307.
For more info visit www.akronzoo.org. Beginner Line Dance
Event Summary: Beginner Line Dances are held at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills. Call Jackie (440) 546-7531 to reserve a spot. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546-7531.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills.
Beginning Square Dance Lessons
Event Summary: Bring your friends for weekly beginning square dance lessons and enjoy "friendship set to music." Join the fun from 7-9 p.m. every Monday, through May 25, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 276 Bagley Road in Berea. Partners not needed. All ages welcomed. Casual attire. Refreshments served. $5 per 2-hour lesson. Learn more at solosquaredanceclub.com or email solosquaredanceclub@outlook.com. Contact Phone or Email: solosquaredanceclub@outlook.com.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
276 Bagley Road
Berea, Ohio 44017.
For more info visit solosquaredanceclub.com. Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is running a promotion on kitten and cat adoptions for the month of December. Kittens are $60 each or two for $90. Adult cats are $30 each. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014 info@parmashelter.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Institute for Learning in Retirement – East
Event Summary: The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East) has opened class registration for its six-week winter term, offering 18 continuing education classes. Now in its 26th year, ILR-East is an east-side senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University, providing college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. All instructors are experienced professionals and retired professors.
The winter term will begin Tuesday, January 13, and runs f… Contact Phone or Email: 440-826-2400 | ilreast@bw.edu.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Akron Society of Artists 94th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
Event Summary: Akron Society of Artists presents its 94th Annual Juried Exhibition on display through Jan. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St. in Akron. Juror David A. Sargent III of Cleveland selected a broad range of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and assemblage. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. Church office: (330) 836-9327. Established in 1931, Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market, Highland Square, at 7 p.m. for Wednesday programs and Fridays from… Contact Phone or Email: akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
Food & Coat Pantry at Children's Museum of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Children's Museum of Cleveland (3813 Euclid Avenue) is creating a free pantry to distribute children’s coats and non-perishable food items to Northeast Ohio families. The pantry will be in the museum’s front lobby. Guests are welcome to bring donations or shop the pantry anytime during business hours: 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. every day except Thursday. The pantry is open to anyone who needs it - no questions asked. Accepted items: new & gently used children’s coats (we are not able to process other clothing i… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 791-7114 info@CMCleveland.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. Transformation More Beautiful Than Before
Event Summary: Experience an inspiring new exhibit that blends artistry, resilience, and community healing at The Gathering Place’s Moses Art Gallery, 25425 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. Carolyn Frankel, a breast cancer survivor and caregiver, is well known in Cleveland’s arts community. When she and her daughter both faced cancer, she turned to art as a way to process her journey—painting through treatment and recovery with watercolors, acrylic, ink, and mixed media. Her work culminated in the illustrated book Spiritual… Contact Phone or Email: For more information, contact Holly at 216-455-1519.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:00 AM.
The Gathering Place West - Moses Art Gallery
25425 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
"Frost" at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Event Summary: The Cleveland Botanical Gardens are bursting with holiday cheer. Frost is this year’s holiday event, held inside and out at the gardens. Enjoy themed rooms, gingerbread house displays, an outdoor light trail, and more. Crafts, activities and endless photo-ops make for a unforgettable winter adventure. Hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Monday. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit holdenfg.org or call (216) 721-1600. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-1600 info@holdenfg.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Make Believe Midnight
Event Summary: Join the Akron Children's Museum for Make Believe Midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Event highlights: a special "Ball Drop" surprise, tasty midnight snacks, STEM activities, interactive stations, make & take crafts and more. Members: $10/child & $8/adult. Non-members: $12/child & $10/adult. Visit akronkids.org or call (330) 396-6103. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 396-6103.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Akron Children's Museum
216 S. Main Street
Akron OH 44308.
For more info visit akronkids.org. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view Nov. 25 through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Deck the Hall
Event Summary: Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, featuring 1.4 million lights across the estate, dazzling winter-themed décor inside the Manor House, and whimsical displays that bring the beauty of nature indoors. Beyond the Manor House, the surrounding gardens, Corbin Conservatory, Playgarden, and Homes of Nature glow with even more holiday magic. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-23, Dec. 26-30. Visit Santa in the Carriage House Courtyard through Dec. 23, then warm up in Molly’s Cou… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-5533 | info@stanhywet.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio 44303.
For more info visit stanhywet.org. Wild Lights @ Akron Zoo
Event Summary: Step into a dazzling new decade of Wild Lights magic at the Akron Zoo. Celebrate the holidays at the wildest lighting display around with dazzling lights, goodies, warm beverages and more. Presented Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 17-23, 26, and 28-30, from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit akronzoo.org/wild-lights or call (330) 375-2550. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2550 info@akronzoo.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Akron Zoo
505 Euclid Ave.
Akron, Ohio 44307.
For more info visit www.akronzoo.org. Wild Winter Lights
Event Summary: Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with over 1.5 million lights as the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is once again transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland! Explore an immersive trail of holiday-themed areas including: colorful forest, magical storybook, glittering galaxy, swan lake, frosty lane and of course, Santa’s North Pole lodge, where families can meet Santa and capture the perfect holiday photo. Wild Winter Lights runs 5-9 p.m. on select evenings Nov. 18, through Dec. 30. Walk through and dri… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. TOPS Medina
Event Summary: You’re invited to the local TOPS chapter in Medina. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit, weight-management support and wellness education organization that focuses on developing healthy lifestyles. TOPS Medina meets on Tuesdays at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 N. Broadway St. Medina. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. Meeting follows weigh-ins. It’s free to try first meeting. Contact Judie at (330) 722-2585 to find out more. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-2585.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 5:30 PM.
St Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Event Summary: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Join us at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Tyler's Redemption Place, 2684 Sanitarium Road, Akron. Visit foodaddicts.org for additional in-person and online meetings. For more information, call (315) 269-5300 or (330) 858-6439. Contact Phone or Email: 315-269-5300 or 330-858-6439.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tyler's Redemption Place
2684 Sanitarium Road
Akron, OH 44312.
NAMI Summit County Family Support Groups
Event Summary: NAMI Family Support Groups are peer-led support groups for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI Summit County offers its weekly Family Support Group at Community Support Services at 150 Cross Street in Akron and via Zoom each Tuesday at 7 p.m. as well as in Hudson on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Peg's Foundation, 53 First Street, Hudson. Learn more at nami… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 252-1188 info@namisummit.org.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Community Support Services
150 Cross Street
Akron, OH.
For more info visit namisummit.org. Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Birthcare of Medina County: “Comfort and Joy” Donations
Event Summary: Help Birthcare of Medina County bring comfort and joy to those in need this holiday season. Collect non-perishable staples to make the season brighter. Choose a theme (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time or happy birthday) collect the items, and deliver in a bag or box to Birthcare (620 E. Smith Road, Medina) during December or January. (No glass, please!) Label your box or bag with the chosen theme and contents. Birthcare is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) social service organization that provides emergency… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-1190 | info@birthcaremedina.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Medina County.
For more info visit birthcaremedina.org. Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Event Summary: The Parma Animal Shelter is running a promotion on kitten and cat adoptions for the month of December. Kittens are $60 each or two for $90. Adult cats are $30 each. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 885-8014 info@parmashelter.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Help "Beautify Medina"
Event Summary: Main Street Medina's annual appeal is underway. Consider donating $100, now through Dec. 31, and your name will be added to the "Medina Bee Park" underway on South Broadway Street. And, you will "bee" our VIP guest at the "Bloom on Broadway" Medina Bee Park unveiling during Pollinator Week (June 22-28, 2026). Our goal is to raise $20,000. You'll also receive a personal thank-you gift from us. For more information, visit mainstreetmedina.com or call (330) 722-6186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-6186.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Medina Public Square.
For more info visit www.mainstreetmedina.com. Institute for Learning in Retirement – East
Event Summary: The Institute for Learning in Retirement-East (ILR-East) has opened class registration for its six-week winter term, offering 18 continuing education classes. Now in its 26th year, ILR-East is an east-side senior learning program affiliated with Baldwin Wallace University, providing college-level courses without the stress of exams, in a friendly, non-competitive environment. All instructors are experienced professionals and retired professors.
The winter term will begin Tuesday, January 13, and runs f… Contact Phone or Email: 440-826-2400 | ilreast@bw.edu.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. Lights for Lions
Event Summary: Do you have broken or non-working holiday lights and extension cords? Donate them at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to help protect lions and cheetahs in Tanzania. Bring your broken, non-working strings of lights and extension cords (no packaging, please) to the zoo for recycling. Proceeds from recycling support the zoo’s lion and cheetah conservation program partner Lion Landscapes. Drop lights off at the main entrance 3900 Wildlife Way (you don't need a zoo ticket to drop them off) by Feb. 15, 2026, or year… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 661-6500 zooinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Natural Discoveries Hiking Series
Event Summary: Medina County Park District's Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of free nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. Themed hikes are held on Sundays, and hikes that explore seasonal happenings are offered on Wednesdays. No registration required. First-time participants who complete ten (10) hikes in a calendar year earn a wooden hiking staff (one time only). For each year that five (5) hikes in a calendar year are completed, participants will earn a completion patch. Awards are free for Med… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Medina County Park District.
Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Writing Contest
Event Summary: Now in its 18th year, the Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out Writing Contest at the Maltz Museum gives Northeast Ohio 6th-12th grade students a platform to share their stories and inspire positive change in their schools and communities, all while competing for the chance to win recognition, awards, and scholarships. Essay deadline: January 15, 2026. Poetry deadline: January 22, 2026. Learn more at maltzmuseum.org/stop-the-hate/students. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 593-0575.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit www.maltzmuseum.org. Winter Fun in Downtown Cleveland
Event Summary: In addition to WinterLand Cleveland, enjoy downtown fun all winter long with a variety of special seasonal programs and activations managed by Downtown Cleveland, Inc. Glide into winter fun at the Public Square Ice Skating Rink, Cleveland’s favorite spot for festive memories and frosty adventures. Various dates and operating hours through Feb. 1. See website for details. Public Square Cheer Garden: Enjoy an outdoor bar, fire pits, s’mores, and holiday tunes, next to the ice rink. Same dates and hours as the… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 736-7799 info@downtowncleveland.com.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland.
For more info visit winterlandcle.com. Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Akron Society of Artists 94th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
Event Summary: Akron Society of Artists presents its 94th Annual Juried Exhibition on display through Jan. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St. in Akron. Juror David A. Sargent III of Cleveland selected a broad range of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and assemblage. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. Church office: (330) 836-9327. Established in 1931, Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market, Highland Square, at 7 p.m. for Wednesday programs and Fridays from… Contact Phone or Email: akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
Food & Coat Pantry at Children's Museum of Cleveland
Event Summary: The Children's Museum of Cleveland (3813 Euclid Avenue) is creating a free pantry to distribute children’s coats and non-perishable food items to Northeast Ohio families. The pantry will be in the museum’s front lobby. Guests are welcome to bring donations or shop the pantry anytime during business hours: 9 a.m to 1:30 p.m. every day except Thursday. The pantry is open to anyone who needs it - no questions asked. Accepted items: new & gently used children’s coats (we are not able to process other clothing i… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 791-7114 info@CMCleveland.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. Transformation More Beautiful Than Before
Event Summary: Experience an inspiring new exhibit that blends artistry, resilience, and community healing at The Gathering Place’s Moses Art Gallery, 25425 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. Carolyn Frankel, a breast cancer survivor and caregiver, is well known in Cleveland’s arts community. When she and her daughter both faced cancer, she turned to art as a way to process her journey—painting through treatment and recovery with watercolors, acrylic, ink, and mixed media. Her work culminated in the illustrated book Spiritual… Contact Phone or Email: For more information, contact Holly at 216-455-1519.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM.
The Gathering Place West - Moses Art Gallery
25425 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
"Frost" at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Event Summary: The Cleveland Botanical Gardens are bursting with holiday cheer. Frost is this year’s holiday event, held inside and out at the gardens. Enjoy themed rooms, gingerbread house displays, an outdoor light trail, and more. Crafts, activities and endless photo-ops make for a unforgettable winter adventure. Hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Monday. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit holdenfg.org or call (216) 721-1600. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-1600 info@holdenfg.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view Nov. 25 through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Alfred McMoore: All This Luck In My Head
Event Summary: The Akron Art Museum presents the first solo exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore (1950–2009), who lived and worked his entire life in Akron. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. Despite facing many challenges, McMoore often expressed profound joy. He would sometimes exclaim, “How did I get all this luck in my head?”—a phrase that captures both the wonder and complexity of his inner world. He drew in pencil on scrolls of paper that were five f… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Lock 3 Winterblast
Event Summary: The City of Akron’s Lock 3 is open for ice skating, ice bumper cars and more through Feb. 16. Keep an eye out for Archie the Snowman, back from the North Pole and eager to reconnect with old friends and make new ones (through Dec. 31). Ice skating $5. Skate rental $5. Skate aids are free. Winterblast opens at 11 a.m. each Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Check lock3live.com for full schedule of events, times and up-to-date information. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 375-2311.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM.
New Year's Eve Nature Celebration
Event Summary: Celebrate New Year's Eve with fun activities for all ages on Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at Geauga Park District's The West Woods, Nature Center. There will even be a "toast" at 12:00 noon! Pizza and beverages provided. Program mostly indoors, but may be partially outdoors if weather permits. Registration required beginning Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. for Geauga County residents, and Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for out-of-county residents. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org or ca… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Geauga Park District
The West Woods, Nature Center.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Noon Year's Eve
Event Summary: Families are welcome to celebrate the new year early at the Avon Branch Library. This fun event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ring in the new year with music, activities and a countdown at noon.Learn more at LorainPublicLibrary.org or call (440) 934-4743. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 934-4743.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:30 AM.
Avon Branch Library
37485 Harvest Drive
Avon, OH 44011.
Noon Years Eve
Event Summary: WE can’t wait to ring in 2026 together at the Willowick Public Library. We’ll read, dance, and craft to celebrate the end of 2025 on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11:30 a.m. Register at we247.org or call (440) 943-4151. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 943-4151.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 11:30 AM.
Willowick Public Library
263 E. 305th St.
Willowick, OH.
Lady Caroline Noon Year's Eve Party
Event Summary: Welcome the New Year without losing sleep aboard Lady Caroline’s family friendly Noon Year’s Eve cruise featuring lunch, a DJ, countdown and sparkling toast at noon! Contact Phone or Email: 216-696-8888.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lady Caroline Dining Cruise Ship
Nautica Waterfront District
1153 Main Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.ladycaroline.com. Noon Year’s Eve on the Water
Event Summary: Welcome the New Year without losing sleep aboard Lady Caroline’s family friendly Noon Year’s Eve cruise featuring lunch, a DJ, countdown and sparkling toast at noon! Between festivities, take a walk around the ship’s three climate-controlled levels and enjoy panoramic skyline views of Cleveland from the open-air observation deck. On Lady Caroline, every cruise is a celebration. Contact Phone or Email: sales@ladycaroline.com.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Lady Caroline Dining Cruise Ship.
For more info visit www.ladycaroline.com. On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
New Year's Masses
Event Summary: New Years Masses will be held at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 1, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For more information, call (330) 896-2345 or visit queenofheavenparish.org. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 4:00 PM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. Beginner Line Dance
Event Summary: Beginner Line Dances are held at SouthPark Mall in Strongsville and St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills. Call Jackie (440) 546-7531 to reserve a spot. Contact Phone or Email: 440-546-7531.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills.
Food Addicts Meeting
Event Summary: Are you obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step program for those suffering from overeating, under-eating, or bulimia. Meetings are held on Wednesdays, from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, in Chardon. Learn more online at foodaddicts.org/meeting/773 or call (440) 295-3353. Contact Phone or Email: 440-295-3353.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM.
St Luke's Episcopal Church
11519 Wilson Mills Road
Chardon, OH 44024.
For more info visit www.foodaddicts.org. New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River
Event Summary: Elevated. All-inclusive. Unforgettable! Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve party at Windows On The River, featuring spectacular skyline views and a night packed with high-energy fun.Ring in 2026 with glittering photo ops, festive party favors and unmatched entertainment. With multiple rooms of entertainment featuring electrifying DJs, roving stiltwalkers and musicians, a silent disco and a live, fast-moving, genre-spanning performance by Tricky Dick & the Coverups, you can choose a vibe and change it th… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 861-1445.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – Thursday, January 1, 2026, 1:00 AM.
Windows On The River
FirstEnergy Powerhouse
Nautica Waterfront District
2000 Sycamore Street
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.windowsontheriver.com. NYE at Windows On The River
Event Summary: Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve party at Windows On The River, featuring spectacular skyline views and a night packed with high-energy fun.
Ring in 2026 with glittering photo ops, festive party favors and unmatched entertainment. With multiple rooms of entertainment featuring electrifying DJs, roving stiltwalkers and musicians, a silent disco and a live, fast-moving, genre-spanning performance by Tricky Dick & the Coverups, you can choose a vibe and change it throughout the night. As an added thr… Contact Phone or Email: nye@windowsontheriver.com.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 8:00 PM.
Windows On The River
Nautica Waterfront District
2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.windowsontheriver.com. Lady Caroline New Year’s Eve Party
Event Summary: Ring in 2026 on the water! This unique end-of-year celebration features spectacular views of Cleveland's waterfront, heavy appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, party favors, decorations, free parking and a champagne toast at midnight. Contact Phone or Email: sales@ladycaroline.com.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 10:00 PM – Thursday, January 1, 2026, 1:00 AM.
Lady Caroline Dining Cruise Ship.
For more info visit www.ladycaroline.com. Friends of WomenSafe
Event Summary: Friends of WomenSafe is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds and increase awareness of domestic violence and the support services provided by WomenSafe, Inc. The organization gathers necessary funds by holding events throughout the year. These fun filled events include raffles, silent and live auctions to win fabulous items (e.g. baskets and trips), catered food, games, and beverages. Learn more online at friendswomensafe.org or facebook.com/friendsofwomensafe. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 285-3741.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.friendswomensafe.org. America 250-Ohio
Event Summary: The U.S. will be celebrating its semiquincentennial (250 years) in 2026 and Ohio is all-in to celebrate “Ohio Style.” We will highlight Ohio and Ohioans’ unique contribution to the U.S. for 250+ years. Visit online to learn about these driving trails: Ohio Air & Space Trail, Ohio Creativity Trail, Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail, and the upcoming Ohio Innovation Trail. Find hundreds of events to celebrate - including the Ohio Goes to the Movies series, blogs to follow, and volunteer opportunities. Register yo… Contact Phone or Email: (614) 324-9954 am250ohcommission@ohiohistory.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit america250-ohio.org. American Red Cross Blood Drives
Event Summary: In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. To learn more or make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767). Contact Phone or Email: 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Locations across Northeast Ohio.
AMVETS Post 176 - Richfield
Event Summary: AMVETS Post 176 - Richfield is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families right here in our community. From providing essential resources to hosting local events, we strive to ensure those who served receive the care and recognition they deserve. Fundraising events such as Night at the Races, Wild Game Dinner, Turkey Shoots and more, are open to the community. Learn more at amvetspost176.org or call (330) 659-3924. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 659-3924.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
3944 Wheatley Road
Richfield, OH 44286.
For more info visit amvetspost176.org. Arthritis Foundation
Event Summary: The Arthritis Foundation is here to help you stay updated and connected with a special resource center for people with arthritis. Our licensed, clinical social workers can answer your questions, as well as connect you with resources and others living with arthritis in your community. Call 800-283-7800 or visit arthritis.org. Contact Phone or Email: 800-283-7800.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.arthritis.org. Arts & Wellness Enrichment Programs
Event Summary: Experience a variety of free arts enrichment and wellness programs for individuals affected by dementia, and their care partners. Presented at Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation, 26633 Detroit Road in Westlake. Professionals lead daily sessions in art, music, dance, theater arts and exercise. Call (440) 414-0434 to learn about scheduled programs and registration or visit online at farrellfoundation.org. Contact Phone or Email: 440-414-0434.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation
26633 Detroit Road,
Westlake, Ohio 44145.
Beachwood Arts Council presents Around the World in Art Exhibit
Event Summary: International images by the following local artists will be featured: Sawson Alhaddad (oil/acrylic), Susan Lash (photographer), and Richard Litwin (watercolor). Beachwood Community Center Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends by appointment only. Call (216) 292-1970. Around the World in Art, presented by the Beachwood Arts Council, will be on display through Jan. 2. Free and open to the public. Learn more at beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Beachwood Arts Council is made possible in part by an… Contact Phone or Email: info@beachwoodartscouncil.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Blossom Hill
Event Summary: Blossom Hill provides residential, respite, and supported living services for adults with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County. We support families and caregivers who need respite and additional supported living services. We have been serving individuals with disabilities for over 55 years. As a 501(c)3, we rely on support from generous donors and supporters. Visit blossom-hill.org to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. Call (440) 892-2042 for further information. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 892-2042.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga County.
For more info visit blossom-hill.org. Buckeye's Missions & Sanctuary
Event Summary: Buckeye’s Missions & Sanctuary, in Brunswick, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing animals that deserve a second chance. We offer boarding, daycare, grooming and training. Proceeds from these services go toward the care of our rescue dogs, funding our rescue and maintaining our sanctuary so our rescues will have a place to call home until their forever families find them. Meet and greets with our adoptable dogs are by appointment. There is always a need for grocery bags, blankets, dog b… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 460-6347.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Buckeye's Missions & Sanctuary
4866 Center Road
Brunswick OH 44212.
College Club West Scholarship Grants
Event Summary: Scholarships grants of up to $3,000 are awarded annually by College Club West to greater Cleveland women ages 25 or older in a four-year-degree-granting program or graduate program. Recipients are selected on the basis of maturity, academic record, promise, goals, and financial need. Applications are due March 16, 2026. College Club West offers women living on the west side of Cleveland with four-year degrees and registered nurses opportunities to learn, socialize & participate in fun, meaningful activities… Contact Phone or Email: ccwscholarship@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.collegeclubwest.org. Connecting for Kids
Event Summary: Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses. Resources are available for a number of concerns including anxiety, attention and academics. Connecting for Kids supports families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes such as divorce or kinship care. Music Therapy &… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 570-5908 | info@connectingforkids.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga County, OH
Lorain County, OH.
For more info visit connectingforkids.org. Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society
Event Summary: Since 1991, the Cuyahoga Valley Photo Society (CVPS) has connected photographers of all skill levels to nature and each other through presentations and workshops. CVPS photo walks allow participants to get outdoors with photography enthusiasts and learn from one another. Interested in joining? CVPS membership benefits include discounts on workshops and events, as well as invitations to attend photo walks. Learn more at cvps.org, email info@cvps.org, or call (330) 657-2909. Contact Phone or Email: info@cvps.org (330) 657-2909.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
HELP Foundation
Event Summary: HELP Foundation empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, and work in the community by providing residential, day support, vocational, and summer education programs that promote independence and inclusion. HELP supports pathways that give every individual the chance to thrive and reach their full ability, contributing to a vibrant, inclusive community. To learn more, visit helpfoundationinc.org or call (216) 432-4810. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 432-4810.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit helpfoundationinc.org. How To Heal After An Abortion: Find Hope and Restoration
Event Summary: Hannah's Healing is a free, Christ-centered program run by Hannah’s Home, in Mentor, offering compassionate support for women seeking emotional and spiritual healing after abortion. No matter how long ago the abortion occurred, this program is here for you. Through a safe, confidential setting, participants walk through a guided 8-step biblical study that addresses the deep pain of the past and offers a path to peace, forgiveness, and restoration. Learn more at hannahshome.org/hannahs-healing. Contact Phone or Email: info@hannahshome.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Hannah’s Home
8525 Lakeshore Blvd #1516
Mentor, OH 44060.
For more info visit www.hannahshome.org. Kitten Krazy
Event Summary: Kitten Krazy has many socialized, fully-vetted cats and kittens for adoption in our free-roaming adoption center at 930 Lafayette Road in Medina. Come visit with the cats as you let one (or two) pick you. All of our cats have been spayed/neutered, tested for feline leukemia and feline aids, received worming, flea treatment, ears cleaned, nails cut and have been treated for any illnesses upon intake at our shelter. Receive a free packet of toys and their medical record and take home your kitty the same day.… Contact Phone or Email: wendym@kittenkrazy.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Kitten Krazy
930 Lafayette Road
Medina, OH.
Medina County Veterans Service Office
Event Summary: The Medina County Veterans Service Office has a mission to provide temporary aid and assistance to veterans, dependents and widows in time of need and provide assistance when submitting claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn more about our services at medinacountyveterans.org or call (330) 722-9368. Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9368 veterans@medinacountyveterans.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Medina County.
For more info visit www.medinacountyveterans.org. MetroPerk Coffee
Event Summary: MetroPerk is brewed for early hikes on forest trails, sunrises over Lake Erie and new adventures - alone or together. This special brew was made locally by Ready Set Coffee Roasters especially for Cleveland Metroparks. With each purchase, a portion of proceeds goes to Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund, supporting the paths that propel us forward. Available in nature shops and online at clevelandmetroparksshop.com. For further info, call (216) 341-7922. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 341-7922 natureshops@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Proceeds go to Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund.
For more info visit clevelandmetroparksshop.com. MOMS Club of Medina East
Event Summary: Hey, Moms living east of Route 3 in Medina County. We are a group of friendly and flexible moms who gather for activities with our kids, community service projects, and moms' nights out. We are a nonprofit group with stay-at-home, part-time, and full-time working members. We have a lot of fun events throughout the year. We are taking applications. Please see momsclubofmedinaeast.org or find us on Facebook at MOMS Club of Medina East. Contact Phone or Email: momsclubofmedinae@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Medina County, Ohio.
For more info visit momsclubofmedinaeast.org. P.A.L.S. for Healing
Event Summary: P.A.L.S. for Healing (Paper. Art Therapy. Letting Go. Self Actualization) a nonprofit organization with locations in Westlake, Independence and Beachwood, seeks to empower individuals and families who have suffered trauma or loss to not only regain their lives but achieve their highest human potential. All P.A.L.S. for Healing support groups are led by trained master's level professionals and designed for specific ages. Space is limited. Visit palsforhealing.org to learn more and to register for a support… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 518-8334.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Locations in Westlake, Independence and Beachwood.
For more info visit www.palsforhealing.org. Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center
Event Summary: The mission of Stewart's Caring Place is to provide a caring, relaxed environment offering supportive services and programs, at no cost, to individuals and families on their cancer journey. In addition to support groups & counseling, Stewart's offers family programs, group fitness, holistic care, wigs & beauty, financial and legal consultations, workshops, food pantry, webinars and more. Services and programs are available to individuals diagnosed, along with their partners or spouses, parents, children, si… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 836-1772 | Info@stewartscaringplace.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
3501 Ridge Park Drive
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333.
For more info visit www.stewartscaringplace.org. Sub Zero Mission
Event Summary: Since its inception in 2009, Painesville's Sub Zero Mission has been dedicated to providing essential support for homeless people, with a special focus on our veterans, during the harsh winter months. 1 in 5 homeless served are veterans. The Homeless Veteran Re-Empowerment Program offers comprehensive support to help veterans regain stability and successfully reintegrate into civilian life. The program provides vital resources such as temporary housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health support, ment… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 867-2626.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
1760 North Ridge Road
Painesville, Ohio.
The 100 Doors of Cleveland Competition - First to find them all wins $1000.
Event Summary: Cleveland has its own unique collection of architectural and historical doors. Pat Dooley took 100 photographs of interesting doors on photography walks around Cleveland. If you can find all the doors before anyone else, you win $1,000. The competition website has a link to all the door photographs and a map showing the area to search. The competition was inspired by the book "Doors of Venice." The final day for submission is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit patdooley.smugmug.com/Doors-of-Cleveland for details.
… Contact Phone or Email: patjdooley@yahoo.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.com. The Gathering Place
Event Summary: Cancer support programs and services at The Gathering Place are 100% free. Whether you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer or recently lost someone to cancer, The Gathering Place is here for you. Schedule a phone orientation or set up an in-person orientation by contacting our Participant Navigator at (216) 455-1507 or navigator@touchedbycancer.org. The Gathering Place operates two galleries that highlight local artists while supporting its mission: Moses Art Gallery, 4911 Commerce Parkway, W… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 595-9546 info@touchedbycancer.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Locations in Beachwood and Westlake.
For more info visit touchedbycancer.org. The Hope for B.E.S.T.
Event Summary: The Hope for B.E.S.T. (Be the End to Silent Thoughts) mission is to raise awareness and provide support for individuals facing mental health challenges by fostering education, compassion, and access to resources that empower communities to prioritize mental well-being and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Learn more at thehopeforbest.com or email Lori@thehopeforbest.com. If you are in a crisis, the National Suicide Hotline is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is staffed by trained professionals.… Contact Phone or Email: Lori@thehopeforbest.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.thehopeforbest.com. Volunteer Opportunities: The Society
Event Summary: If you have the heart, The Society has the place for you! The Society partners with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Share your time or talents with the individuals we serve. Does your company host a service day or team volunteer program? We would love to welcome you, too. Learn more at thesocietylink.org/volunteer or email bmyers@shc-medina.org. Contact Phone or Email: bmyers@shc-medina.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
The Society
Medina, OH.
For more info visit www.thesocietylink.org. Yule Lads Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Event Summary: The Yule Lads are at it again! Visit Medina County Park District's Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, any time during open hours to search for the 13 mischievous Yule Lads and their new friends hidden along the trail. This self-guided, outdoor scavenger hunt will be available Dec. 19 through Jan. 4. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. Akron Society of Artists 94th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
Event Summary: Akron Society of Artists presents its 94th Annual Juried Exhibition on display through Jan. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St. in Akron. Juror David A. Sargent III of Cleveland selected a broad range of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and assemblage. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to noon. Church office: (330) 836-9327. Established in 1931, Akron Society of Artists meets at Mustard Seed Market, Highland Square, at 7 p.m. for Wednesday programs and Fridays from… Contact Phone or Email: akronsocietyofartists@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
New Year's Masses
Event Summary: New Years Masses will be held at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road in Green, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 1, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For more information, call (330) 896-2345 or visit queenofheavenparish.org. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 9:00 AM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. "Frost" at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Event Summary: The Cleveland Botanical Gardens are bursting with holiday cheer. Frost is this year’s holiday event, held inside and out at the gardens. Enjoy themed rooms, gingerbread house displays, an outdoor light trail, and more. Crafts, activities and endless photo-ops make for a unforgettable winter adventure. Hours: Sunday 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Monday. Advance ticket purchase required. Visit holdenfg.org or call (216) 721-1600. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-1600 info@holdenfg.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio
Event Summary: An indoor magical wonderland brings this favorite family game to life Nov. 22 through Jan. 4 at Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Free fun for the whole family! This colorful adventure will help you discover what’s wild in Ohio. In addition, enjoy a themed craft, scavenger hunts, hands-on exhibits and special weekend programs. Each Saturday will feature an outdoor campfire with s’mores from 12-3 p.m. and animal chats at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sund… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
For more info visit www.lakemetroparks.com. CVAC: Fine Art Photography Exhibition
Event Summary: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center's inaugural Fine Art Photography Exhibition, a juried showcase on display Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, celebrates the creativity and skills of photographers from across our region in a range of curated categories. The community is welcomed to the Artist Reception on Friday, Jan. 16. This free event offers an opportunity to celebrate the artists and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition was established in memory of Jonathan Donald Kuhns, whose passion for photography an… Contact Phone or Email: director@cvartcenter.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art
Event Summary: Shattered Glass is a major exhibition event celebrating more than 250 years of women artists, their untold stories, and their lasting impact on the art world. Curated with impressive loans from museums across the U.S. and the Canton Museum of Art’s own collection, Shattered Glass is the signature exhibition for CMA’s 90th Anniversary. On view Nov. 25 through March 1. Learn more at cantonart.org or call (330) 453-7666.
Museum Hours:
Monday- Closed
Tuesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 453-7666.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Canton Museum of Art
1001 Market Ave N
Canton, OH 44702.
For more info visit www.cantonart.org. A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa
Event Summary: The Kent State University Museum presents its fall exhibition featuring works by 25 contemporary North African designers and artists, including more than 40 ensembles and accessories alongside photography by fashion photographers, journalists and social media influencers, as well as art installations and videos. Open to the public through May 10. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors and $5 children ages 5-18. Free with a Kent State ID and for children under 5. Sunday a… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 672-3450.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Kent State University Museum.
For more info visit www.kent.edu. Alfred McMoore: All This Luck In My Head
Event Summary: The Akron Art Museum presents the first solo exhibition for artist Alfred McMoore (1950–2009), who lived and worked his entire life in Akron. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, McMoore turned to art as a daily practice of expression and connection. Despite facing many challenges, McMoore often expressed profound joy. He would sometimes exclaim, “How did I get all this luck in my head?”—a phrase that captures both the wonder and complexity of his inner world. He drew in pencil on scrolls of paper that were five f… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Iterations: Rhythm & Reason
Event Summary: Iterations investigates rhythms of continuity and transformation through weaving, ceramics and sculpture. This convergence of three distinct practices offers a fresh dialogue between mediums: from the measured cadence of woven threads, to porcelain forms poised between balance and collapse, to tactile sculptures shaped by the land itself. Seen together, the works highlight how rhythm and reason guide creativity, transforming material into meditations on order, chaos, and possibility. On view Oct. 10 through… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 655-1366.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Ordinary Miracles: Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Photographs of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Summary: Ordinary Miracles celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ketchum’s photographs, taken in the late 1980s, document both the breathtaking beauty and the environmental realities of the landscape. They reveal the extraordinary natural wonders in our own backyards. On display in the Akron Art Museum's Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Gallery through Jan. 25. Learn more at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 376-9186.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. 3rd annual Port Plunge in Fairport Harbor
Event Summary: The Fairport Harbor Arts & Culture Alliance's 3rd annual Port Plunge in Fairport Harbor is a cool way to usher in the New Year. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 1, at the Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Plunge time is 12 p.m. Registration and waiver required. The registration fee is $25, or $30 with an event t-shirt (available until approximately a week prior to the event). The fee enables us to have local Fairport Harbor EMS on site and in the water for participant safety. Proceeds from the P… Contact Phone or Email: fhacalliance@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park.
For more info visit www.fhaca.org. American Dream: Immigrants and the Business of Fashion
Event Summary: This Western Reserve Historical Society exhibit explores the lives and legacies of four Jewish Immigrant women whose bold visions and entrepreneurial spirits transformed 20th-century American Fashion. Presented in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing of the Cleveland History Center, through Sept. 6, 2026. The History Center is open Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. Off the Rack: Hidden Treasures From the Crawford
Event Summary: The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum curatorial staff has combed through the Museum’s storage areas and carefully selected items for this special exhibit. See rare vehicles, engines, bicycles, motorcycles, aircraft, scale models and more. Featured objects include: "Del's Folkswagon," driven by the late Del Donahoo of WKYC-3 News; "Solar Vision," a solar powered race car constructed by the University of Michigan in 1995 for the Sunrayce racing series; and a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, one of just 196 built. Exhibit… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 721-5722.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.org. On Display at The Sculpture Center
Event Summary: On exhibit now through Jan. 17 at The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave, Cleveland. Joey Quiñones: Maroon. In a new body of work, the artist explores the layered meanings of the word “maroon.” Commonly known as a color, “maroon” also functions as a verb—to be abandoned or stranded, especially on an island. Timothy Manalo: Many Eyes Wondering. Working primarily in sculpture, textiles, and installation, Toronto-based artist Timothy Manalo explores the dissonances between knowledge and the objects created to… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 229-6527 info@sculpturecenter.org.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Free Line Dancing Classes for Veterans
Event Summary: Line dancing taught by professional dance teacher Sharon Rae each Thursday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SAM Center, 8101 Manchester Ave NW, Canal Fulton. Free to veterans, spouses, $5 to others. This is a drop-in class - come when you want. No reservations required. Learn more at servingareamilitary.org or call (330) 956-6162. Contact Phone or Email: 330-956-6162.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
SAM Center
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
For more info visit www.servingareamilitary.org.