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Events This Week
December 15, 2024 - December 22, 2024
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December 15 - December 16
Breakfast with Santa at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
December 15 - December 16
November 30, December 1, 7–8, 14–15, & 21–22, 2024
Breakfast times: 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.
Families are invited to share a festive feast and magical holiday memories with Santa Claus himself at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Breakfast with Santa event!
December 15
The North Pole Adventure
December 15
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 15
Magic of Lights
December 15
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 15
Deck the Hall
December 15
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 15
A Christmas Story
December 15
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 15 - December 16
Breakfast with Santa at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
December 15 - December 16
November 30, December 1, 7–8, 14–15, & 21–22, 2024
Breakfast times: 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.
Families are invited to share a festive feast and magical holiday memories with Santa Claus himself at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Breakfast with Santa event!
December 16
The North Pole Adventure
December 16
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 16
Magic of Lights
December 16
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 16
Deck the Hall
December 16
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 16
A Christmas Story
December 16
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 17
The North Pole Adventure
December 17
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 17
Magic of Lights
December 17
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 17
Deck the Hall
December 17
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 17
A Christmas Story
December 17
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 17
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 17
The irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
December 18
The North Pole Adventure
December 18
26-mile, 90-minute excursion to the enchanting North Pole. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., cvsr.com
December 18
Magic of Lights
December 18
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 18
Deck the Hall
December 18
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 18
A Christmas Story
December 18
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 18
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 18
The irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
December 19
Magic of Lights
December 19
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 19
Deck the Hall
December 19
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 19
A Christmas Story
December 19
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 19
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 19
The irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
December 19
Matilda The Musical
December 19
Captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
December 20
December 20
Magic of Lights
December 20
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 20
Deck the Hall
December 20
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 20
A Christmas Story
December 20
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 20
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 20
The irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
December 21 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Winter Blitz Brunch with Santa
December 21 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Join us for a festive Character Brunch at Gridiron Gastropub, where holiday cheer meets delicious food!
December 21
Magic of Lights
December 21
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 21
Deck the Hall
December 21
Come see the estate illuminated with over one million lights on select evenings. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
December 21
A Christmas Story
December 21
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 21
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 21
The irresistible family-friendly musical about family! Go on the journey of the trials and triumphs of Joseph, the favorite son of Israel. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
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