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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. North Pole Adventure
Event Summary: Step into a world of pure Holiday magic with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's North Pole Adventure. Join the fun Nov. 14 through Dec. 21, departing Rockside Station at 5 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. Members receive early access to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Learn more at cvsr.org or call (330) 439-5708. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 439-5708 info@mail.cvsr.org.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Rockside Station.
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 16, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2025, 9:00 AM.
The Gathering Place West - Moses Art Gallery
25425 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145.
CWM Food Distributions
Event Summary: Catholic Works of Mercy holds weekly food distributions at St. Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Road in Brunswick, on Wednesdays, from 6-7 p.m. and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Both distributions are drive-through and held at the Catholic Works of Mercy Outreach Center. All are welcome to take advantage of these distributions. For details, call (330) 460-7300 or visit stambrose.us. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 460-7300.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
St. Ambrose Parish
929 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH.
For more info visit stambrose.us. "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 16, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Event Summary: The 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Valley Art Center is proof that art continues to thrive, surprise, and inspire in Northeast Ohio. It runs through Dec. 17 at 155 Bell Street, in Chagrin Falls. From nearly 500 submissions, 50 artists were selected, representing a remarkable range of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, photography, and more. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the gallery transforms for Ekphrastacy: Artists Talk + Poets Respond, one of Valley Art Center’s most inspiring traditio… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 247-7507.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Valley Art Center
155 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.
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 16, 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 16, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Peg’s Gallery
53 First Street
Hudson, OH 44236.
Speaker Series Luncheons
Event Summary: Business Advisers of Cleveland hosts monthly luncheons and other events focused on entrepreneurship, small business development and business counseling. These events enable executive volunteers to socialize and to learn more about other businesses and nonprofit organizations that assist entrepreneurs and work to improve Northeast Ohio’s economy. To see the full list of events and to register, visit bacleveland.org/events. Contact Phone or Email: gabourne@bacleveland.org.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Mayfield Village.
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH.
Geauga Walkers
Event Summary: A naturalist-led hike for active seniors of approximately two miles will take place Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Welton's Gorge. Other hikes held weekly in Geauga County and surrounding areas. Call Geauga Senior Center at (440) 279-2167 for the full schedule. No registration required. Visit geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:00 PM.
Geauga Park District
Welton's Gorge.
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 16, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron, Ohio 44303.
For more info visit stanhywet.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 16, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. The Shaker Arts Council Presents The Shaker Art Circle
Event Summary: The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce a new initiative: The Shaker Art Circle, a community of artists and creatives who gather regularly to draw, sketch, and paint in inspiring locations around Shaker Heights. This welcoming group is open to artists of all experience levels — from curious beginners to seasoned professionals. The circle will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month until the holiday season. These events are free and open to adults 18 years or older. For more information an… Contact Phone or Email: info@shakerartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44120.
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 16, 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 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tyler's Redemption Place
2684 Sanitarium Road
Akron, OH 44312.
City of Green Holiday Concert Featuring the Akron Symphonic Winds
Event Summary: Come enjoy an outstanding holiday concert by the Akron Symphonic Winds and the City of Green on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at The Chapel, Green Campus, 1800 Raber Road, Uniontown. It's the perfect way to begin the holiday season. Enjoy Prelude music at 6:45 p.m. and a Holiday Sing A Long led by Isaac Temelkoff and the Green 8th Grade Chorus, with a special guest artist narrating "A Christmas Carol." This is a concert not to be missed! Learn more at cityofgreen.org/526/Holiday-Concert or call (330) 896-662… Contact Phone or Email: 330-896-6621.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM.
The Chapel, Green Campus
1800 Raber Road
Uniontown, OH 44685.
For more info visit www.cityofgreen.org. 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 16, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Community Support Services
150 Cross Street
Akron, OH.
For more info visit namisummit.org. Until Healing Comes grief support group
Event Summary: For adults who have experienced any death; provides foundational information about normal, natural grief and is a safe, non-judgmental place to begin grief support with others who understand. Until Healing Comes grief support group meets at The GriefCare Place, in Stow, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Learn more at thegriefcareplace.org. Contact Phone or Email: griefcareplace@gmail.com.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The GriefCare Place
4499 Darrow Road
Stow, OH 44224.
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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025.
Medina Public Square.
For more info visit www.mainstreetmedina.com. Holiday Concerts with the Cleveland Orchestra & Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Event Summary: Join the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season. Presented Dec. 13-21. Tickets and more information available at clevelandorchestra.com or by calling (216) 231-1111. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 231-1111.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Mandel Concert Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.clevelandorchestra.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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025.
Medina County Park District.
North Pole Adventure
Event Summary: Step into a world of pure Holiday magic with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's North Pole Adventure. Join the fun Nov. 14 through Dec. 21, departing Rockside Station at 5 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. Members receive early access to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Learn more at cvsr.org or call (330) 439-5708. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 439-5708 info@mail.cvsr.org.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Rockside Station.
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 17, 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 17, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland.
For more info visit winterlandcle.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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Event Summary: The 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Valley Art Center is proof that art continues to thrive, surprise, and inspire in Northeast Ohio. It runs through Dec. 17 at 155 Bell Street, in Chagrin Falls. From nearly 500 submissions, 50 artists were selected, representing a remarkable range of mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, photography, and more. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the gallery transforms for Ekphrastacy: Artists Talk + Poets Respond, one of Valley Art Center’s most inspiring traditio… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 247-7507.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Valley Art Center
155 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.
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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 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 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
2131 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Merry Mingle
Event Summary: Come share some holiday cheer at Southwest General’s Old Oak Center on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. Enjoy seasonal music, cookies and a drink from our hot cocoa bar while you mingle with friends. Visit our sponsors along the Cookie Crumb Trail and collect cookies to create a beautiful cookie tray at home. Live music provided by G-Kenny Sax. Please wear your favorite festive sweater. Registration required. Call (440) 816-4037 or email communitynurses3@swgeneral.com. Contact Phone or Email: communitynurses3@swgeneral.com.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:00 PM.
Southwest General’s Old Oak Center
7575 Old Oak Blvd.
Middleburg Hts, OH.
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation
Event Summary: Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation is hosting its annual twinkling lights and holiday displays now through Dec. 21 on Wednesdays-Sundays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Walking trail and drive-through experiences available. Free, but at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank is requested. Outdoor programs are weather-dependent. Learn more at loraincountymetroparks.com/holiday or call (440) 458-5121. Contact Phone or Email: 440) 458-5121.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM.
Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation.
For more info visit www.loraincountymetroparks.com. 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 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1) SouthPark Mall in Strongsville
2) St. Peter United Church of Christ in Seven Hills.
CWM Food Distributions
Event Summary: Catholic Works of Mercy holds weekly food distributions at St. Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Road in Brunswick, on Wednesdays, from 6-7 p.m. and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Both distributions are drive-through and held at the Catholic Works of Mercy Outreach Center. All are welcome to take advantage of these distributions. For details, call (330) 460-7300 or visit stambrose.us. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 460-7300.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
St. Ambrose Parish
929 Pearl Road
Brunswick, OH.
For more info visit stambrose.us. 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 17, 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. 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, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Holiday Concerts with the Cleveland Orchestra & Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Event Summary: Join the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season. Presented Dec. 13-21. Tickets and more information available at clevelandorchestra.com or by calling (216) 231-1111. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 231-1111.
Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Mandel Concert Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.clevelandorchestra.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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. North Pole Adventure
Event Summary: Step into a world of pure Holiday magic with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's North Pole Adventure. Join the fun Nov. 14 through Dec. 21, departing Rockside Station at 5 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. Members receive early access to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Learn more at cvsr.org or call (330) 439-5708. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 439-5708 info@mail.cvsr.org.
Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Rockside Station.
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, December 18, 2025.
Downtown Cleveland, including the Flats.
For more info visit patdooley.smugmug.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, December 18, 2025, 9:00 AM.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market St.
Akron, OH 44313.
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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit holdenfg.org. A Healthy Dose of Nature Hiking Series - Green Leaf Park
Event Summary: Hiking outdoors has plenty of perks, and its good for you mentally and physically, too. Join a Medina County Park District naturalist and volunteers for a three‑to‑five‑mile vigorous hike along a different trail each month. On Thursday, Dec. 18, join us at Green Leaf Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a continuous hike. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and bring along a bottle of water. Meet by the cabin parking lot. Ages ten to adult. No registration required. Free. Learn more at… Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Green Leaf Park.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. 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, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.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, December 18, 2025, 12:00 PM.
WRHS Cleveland History Center
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.wrhs.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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:00 PM.
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH.
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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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, December 18, 2025, 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, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.clevelandart.org. Community Soup Dinners
Event Summary: Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, is holding its Community Soup Dinners again this year. They occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month, through March, at 5 p.m. Members make crockpots of soup and everyone eats until the soup runs out. It's a fun way to try different soups. Come join us for a free meal and some good fellowship. Learn more at brunswickumc.org. Contact Phone or Email: church@brunswickumc.org.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Brunswick United Methodist Church
1395 Pearl Road
Brunswick, Ohio 44212.
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.
Thursday, December 18, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation
Event Summary: Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation is hosting its annual twinkling lights and holiday displays now through Dec. 21 on Wednesdays-Sundays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Walking trail and drive-through experiences available. Free, but at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank is requested. Outdoor programs are weather-dependent. Learn more at loraincountymetroparks.com/holiday or call (440) 458-5121. Contact Phone or Email: 440) 458-5121.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:30 PM.
Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation.
For more info visit www.loraincountymetroparks.com. Santa at the Wadsworth Gazebo
Event Summary: The hometown tradition returns! On Thursdays, Dec. 11 & 18, Santa will be at the Historic Downtown Wadsworth Gazebo from 6-8 p.m. Bring your family and your camera to this free event. Before and after meeting Santa, enjoy the beauty of downtown Wadsworth at Christmastime: shop local, dine local, and support your hard-working downtown Wadsworth small businesses. Visit mainstreetwadsworth.org and follow facebook.com/MainStreetWadsworth for updates. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 331-4414.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Downtown Wadsworth.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
SAM Center
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614.
For more info visit www.servingareamilitary.org. Gingerbread Houses
Event Summary: Design and construct your own gingerbread house for the holidays. This program for grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) will take place Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Willowick Public Library. Register at we247.org or call (440) 943-4151. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 943-4151.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM.
Willowick Public Library
263 E. 305th St.
Willowick, OH.
Maple Town Tune Traders
Event Summary: Singers and musicians take turns presenting tunes as others join in. All musical genres, instruments and musicianship levels welcome. Come to play, sing, or simply enjoy as an audience member on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 7-9 p.m. at Geauga Park District's The West Woods, Nature Center. Program cancelled in event of snow; check park website the day of program for an update. No registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Visit geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Geauga Park District
The West Woods, Nature Center.
Music at Bath Free Concert Series / Burning River Brass "Christmas Around the World"
Event Summary: The Burning River Brass returns to The Bath Church (3980 West Bath Road, Akron; 330-666-3520) for a splendid holiday program on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. With a touch of tradition, a dash of jazz, and a healthy measure of festive cheer, the Burning River Brass presents Christmas concerts with a little something for everyone – delightful time-honored carols from around the world to their very own Big Band Nutcracker – you’ll be singing along in no time. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.… Contact Phone or Email: 330-666-3520.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Bath Church UCC
3980 West Bath Road
Akron OH 44333.
For more info visit www.musicatbath.org. Thursday Sessions with Brian Bigley
Event Summary: Join host Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, flute, whistles, Irish dance) every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Plank Road Tavern, 16719 Detroit Avenue, in Lakewood. Musicians, dancers and spectators are all welcome. No tickets or reservations necessary. Learn more at KBBproductions.net, email kbbigleyproductions@gmail.com or call (440) 554-2394. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 554-2394.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Plank Road Tavern
16719 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH.
For more info visit www.kbbproductions.net. 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 19, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Beck Center's 2025–2026 Youth Theater Season: Holy Mother of Bingo
Event Summary: Beck Center's Youth Theater Season features a lineup full of heart, humor, mystery, magic, and music. From off-the-wall comedy and nostalgic storytelling to fantastical journeys and poignant musical theater, this season offers something for every family member to enjoy. The second production of the season, Holy Mother of Bingo (Dec. 12-21), features our pre-teen students in a murder mystery that will have you guessing while having a blast playing live bingo games. Our season continues with the beautiful sto… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
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 19, 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 19, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Holiday Concerts with the Cleveland Orchestra & Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Event Summary: Join the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season. Presented Dec. 13-21. Tickets and more information available at clevelandorchestra.com or by calling (216) 231-1111. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 231-1111.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Mandel Concert Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.clevelandorchestra.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.
Friday, December 19, 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.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. North Pole Adventure
Event Summary: Step into a world of pure Holiday magic with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's North Pole Adventure. Join the fun Nov. 14 through Dec. 21, departing Rockside Station at 5 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. Members receive early access to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Learn more at cvsr.org or call (330) 439-5708. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 439-5708 info@mail.cvsr.org.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Rockside Station.
Safe Sitter Classes
Event Summary: This class prepares students in grades 5-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Class will be offered at the OSU Extension Office, in Medina, on Dec. 19. Students will get to use manikins to practice rescue skills. Cost is $60 and includes a SafeSitter kit. Sign up at go.osu.edu/medinasafesitter or email ruggiero.46@osu.edu for more information. Contact Phone or Email: ruggiero.46@osu.edu.
Friday, December 19, 2025.
OSU Extension Office
4046 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256.
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.
Friday, December 19, 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.
Friday, December 19, 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.
Friday, December 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation
Event Summary: Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation is hosting its annual twinkling lights and holiday displays now through Dec. 21 on Wednesdays-Sundays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Walking trail and drive-through experiences available. Free, but at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank is requested. Outdoor programs are weather-dependent. Learn more at loraincountymetroparks.com/holiday or call (440) 458-5121. Contact Phone or Email: 440) 458-5121.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:30 PM.
Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation.
For more info visit www.loraincountymetroparks.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 19, 2025, 6:00 PM.
Medina County Fairgrounds
720 W. Smith Road
Medina, Ohio 44256.
For more info visit www.medinaohiofair.com. Christmas Concert “Lessons and Carols”
Event Summary: The Christmas Concert “Lessons and Carols” will be presented at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road, in Green, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, by PJ Chavez & Company. The free concert of music includes carols and scriptural readings celebrating the Christmas season. For more information, call (330) 896-2345 or visit queenofheavenparish.org. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 896-2345.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:30 PM.
Queen of Heaven Church
1800 Steese Road
Green, OH.
For more info visit queenofheavenparish.org. 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 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.
For more info visit www.showclix.com. BAYarts Winter Concert Series: Yuletide Carol Kings
Event Summary: The BAYarts Winter Concert Series includes: Yuletide Carol Kings special holiday show on Dec. 19; Blues DeVille live at BAYarts on Jan. 23; and SIMPLE live at BAYarts on Feb. 20. Presented in the Sullivan Family Auditorium from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Cash bar, 21+ please. Learn more at bayarts.net or call (440) 871-6543. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 871-6543.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM.
BAYarts
28795 Lake Road
Bay Village.
For more info visit bayarts.net. Burning River Brass Holiday Concert: An ARTful Christmas
Event Summary: The annual Burning River Brass holiday concert - an ARTful Christmas - brings joy and community to all. Join the fun Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W 14th Street, Cleveland. Admission by freewill donation. This concert is generously sponsored by Ken Noetzel, in memory of his wife Lynne. In the spirit of giving, please bring non-perishable food items for the Pilgrim Food Pantry. A table will be set up at the concert and all donations will be most appreciated by our neighbor… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 861-7388.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Pilgrim Congregational Church
2592 W 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit pilgrimalive.org. 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 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. Symphony West Holiday Concert
Event Summary: Symphony West will present its holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin Wallace’s Gamble Auditorium at 96 Front Street, Berea. Come hear traditional holiday favorites and a few rarely heard gems. Take part in our annual raffle, where you might win one of four gift baskets or the chance to conduct Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 8th grade and under. Doors open at 7 p.m. Learn more at symphonywest.org. Contact Phone or Email: reussers@att.net.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM.
Baldwin Wallace’s Gamble Auditorium
96 Front Street
Berea, Ohio 44017.
For more info visit www.symphonywest.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 20, 2025.
Beachwood Community Center
25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122.
Beck Center's 2025–2026 Youth Theater Season: Holy Mother of Bingo
Event Summary: Beck Center's Youth Theater Season features a lineup full of heart, humor, mystery, magic, and music. From off-the-wall comedy and nostalgic storytelling to fantastical journeys and poignant musical theater, this season offers something for every family member to enjoy. The second production of the season, Holy Mother of Bingo (Dec. 12-21), features our pre-teen students in a murder mystery that will have you guessing while having a blast playing live bingo games. Our season continues with the beautiful sto… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 521-2540.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107.
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 20, 2025.
Parma Animal Shelter.
For more info visit parmashelter.org. Christmas Bird Count
Event Summary: The Christmas Bird Count is a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 100 years of citizen science involvement. Join the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a bird walk to locate and identify our resident winter birds. Count and tally the number of birds you can see or hear throughout the day. For details, visit shakerlakes.org or call (216) 321-5935. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 321-5935.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44120.
For more info visit shakerlakes.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 20, 2025.
Medina Public Square.
For more info visit www.mainstreetmedina.com. Holiday Concerts with the Cleveland Orchestra & Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
Event Summary: Join the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for an unforgettable experience that will fill Mandel Concert Hall with the sounds of the holiday season. Presented Dec. 13-21. Tickets and more information available at clevelandorchestra.com or by calling (216) 231-1111. Contact Phone or Email: (216) 231-1111.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Mandel Concert Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
For more info visit www.clevelandorchestra.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 20, 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 20, 2025.
Temple Emanu El
4545 Brainard Road
Orange Village.
For more info visit www.bw.edu. North Pole Adventure
Event Summary: Step into a world of pure Holiday magic with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's North Pole Adventure. Join the fun Nov. 14 through Dec. 21, departing Rockside Station at 5 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. Members receive early access to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale to the public on Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Learn more at cvsr.org or call (330) 439-5708. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 439-5708 info@mail.cvsr.org.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Rockside Station.
Playhouse Square Public Tours
Event Summary: With five fully restored historic theaters (opened 1921-22) Playhouse Square is the largest theater restoration project in the world. Join us for a free tour and find out how these gems were saved from the wrecking ball. Tours are offered on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Registration is required. Space is limited per time slot. Tours do involve stairs. If you or a member of your party is not able to access stairs, please inform the volunteer guides upon arrival and they will adjust the tour accordingly. R… Contact Phone or Email: (216) 241-6000.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Playhouse Square
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit www.playhousesquare.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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Northeast Ohio.
For more info visit www.maltzmuseum.org. 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.
Saturday, December 20, 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.
Saturday, December 20, 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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 6:00 AM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.com. 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 20, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Beck Center for the Arts
Lakewood, OH.
Breakfast with Santa at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Event Summary: Enjoy breakfast and a visit from Santa in the Lake Metroparks Farmpark café then continue your visit with Santa on his sleigh. From there, enjoy a winter wagon ride around Farmpark stopping off at the arena to witness a holiday-themed equine presentation. Stay all day and enjoy Farmpark’s regular daily activities. Presented Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Fee: $25 ages 2 and older, $5 younger than 2. Please note this is a family activity: children must be accompanied… Contact Phone or Email: (440) 639-7275.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.
For more info visit lakemetroparks.com. 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 20, 2025, 9:00 AM.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH.
For more info visit cmcleveland.org. Coffee with the Birds
Event Summary: Join Geauga Park District Naturalist Renell for some close-up bird viewing and identification of winter birds at the feeders while enjoying a hot beverage. Presented Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon at The West Woods, Nature Center. Registration required; please choose just one session. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Visit geaugaparkdistrict.org or call (440) 286-9516. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 286-9516.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:30 AM.
Geauga Park District
The West Woods, Nature Center.
"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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308.
For more info visit akronartmuseum.org. Extraordinary Spaces Open House
Event Summary: Engaged? Join the Conservancy for CVNP on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 12-3 p.m. to tour historic Happy Days Lodge, 500 W Streetsboro St. (Route 303), Peninsula. Staff will be on hand to answer questions. No appointment or registration needed; drop in when it’s convenient for you. Learn more at conservancyforcvnp.org/experience/weddings or call (330) 657-2909. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 657-2909.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:00 PM.
Happy Days Lodge
500 W Streetsboro St.
Peninsula, OH 44264.
For more info visit www.conservancyforcvnp.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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106.
For more info visit sculpturecenter.org. Pet Pictures with Santa
Event Summary: Pet Pictures with Santa will be taken Saturday, Dec. 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at SATOO Reptiles & Aquatics, 7503 Brookpark Road in Parma. $10 donation (requested) for one picture and one paper frame. (Ornaments available for purchase.) All money supports Remi's Pet Recovery and Whispering Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary. Email wlapsevich@gmail.com for further details. Contact Phone or Email: wlapsevich@gmail.com.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
SATOO Reptiles & Aquatics
7503 Brookpark Road
Parma OH.
Meet the Animals
Event Summary: Come celebrate the holidays with the Oenslager Nature Center wildlife ambassadors, and meet some of them up close. Join us Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1-2 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. No registration required. All ages are welcome. Free. Learn more at medinacountyparks.com or call (330) 722-9364. Contact Phone or Email: (330) 722-9364.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1:00 PM.
Medina County Park District
Oenslager Nature Center.
For more info visit www.medinacountyparks.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 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.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 20, 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 20, 2025, 3:00 PM.
Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113.
For more info visit www.clevelandart.org. Sounds of the Season
Event Summary: Join Green Valley United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 3-5 p.m. for a joyous afternoon of holiday music featuring our choir, worship band, instrumentalists, soloists, and ensembles. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy this free, festive musical celebration of the season. Refreshments will be served following the program. Come and share in the music, joy, and spirit of the holidays. Green Valley UMC is at 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron. Learn more at greenvalleyumc.com or cal… Contact Phone or Email: 330-620-6712.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Green Valley United Methodist Church
620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road
Akron, OH 44319.
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 20, 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 20, 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.
Saturday, December 20, 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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 5:00 PM.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland OH 44109.
For more info visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Holiday Lights at Carlisle Reservation
Event Summary: Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation is hosting its annual twinkling lights and holiday displays now through Dec. 21 on Wednesdays-Sundays from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Walking trail and drive-through experiences available. Free, but at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank is requested. Outdoor programs are weather-dependent. Learn more at loraincountymetroparks.com/holiday or call (440) 458-5121. Contact Phone or Email: 440) 458-5121.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 5:30 PM.
Lorain County Metroparks’ Carlisle Reservation.
For more info visit www.loraincountymetroparks.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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Berea-Midpark High School Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit northpointeballet.org. TubaChristmas
Event Summary: Join the Fine Arts Association on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at Lake Catholic High School, 6733 Reynolds Road in Mentor, for a joyful evening of brass and holiday cheer. This free concert is a sing-along fun time featuring the warm, resonant sounds of tubas and euphoniums performing beloved holiday carols and seasonal favorites. Reserve your free ticket at fineartsassociation.org/performances/live-music. Call (440) 951-7500 for more information. Contact Phone or Email: (440) 951-7500.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:00 PM.
Lake Catholic High School
6733 Reynolds Road
Mentor, OH 44060.
For more info visit www.fineartsassociation.org. TrueNorth Christmas Concert
Event Summary: The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Rick Fortney, will present its annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric Blvd. The concert is open to all, a free will offering will help offset costs. Avon Lake Presbyterian Chancel Choir will join the TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra performing John Rutter’s Magnificat. The TrueNorth Chorale will be singing four John Rutter Christmas carols. The TrueNorth Chamber Or… Contact Phone or Email: rfortney@TNCArts.org, 440-724-7189.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:20 PM.
Avon Lake Presbyterian Church
32340 Lake Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012.
For more info visit www.tncarts.org.