‘Tis the Season to Come Home for the Holidays
Don’t miss your opportunity to join in the holiday cheer surrounding Cleveland Plus. Walk into
a winter wonderland of holiday light displays, family-friendly festivities, outdoor adventures, top-notch theater and concerts and a chance to spend the holidays with some of the “family” from the cult classic movie, “A Christmas Story.”
Winterfest 2008
www.cleveland.com/winterfest
Celebrate the holiday season with the annual tree lighting on Public Square followed by music, carriage parades and a spectacular fireworks show.
November 28 - 30
A Christmas Story 25th Anniversary
Celebration + Convention
www.achristmasstoryhouse.com
Don’t miss your chance to explore the making of “A Christmas Story” and learn all about the holiday favorite that was filmed right here in Cleveland. Tour the museum, meet the actors from the movie, pick up your own major award and enjoy all the holiday celebrations surrounding the movie and convention. You’ll also be the first to see the premiere of two documentaries related to the film.
Featured Hotel Package: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
www.renaissancecleveland.com
The 25th Anniversary Christmas Story Extravaganza, available Thanksgiving weekend with deluxe accommodations, complimentary self-parking and featuring items from the film and two all-inclusive Ralphie Passes.
November 29 -30
113th Dunham Tavern Museum Antiques Show @ Shaker Middle School
www.dunhamtavern.org
Sixty-five dealers with displays of reasonably-priced, quality furniture, cabinetry and accessories make the Dunham Tavern Museum Antiques Show a Thanksgiving tradition and one of the country’s longest-running antiques events.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular @ PlayhouseSquare
www.playhousesquare.com
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes is an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes’ signature eye-high kicks and precision choreography in multiple show-stopping numbers.
December 5
21st Annual Scrooge’s Nite Out @ the Galleria at Erieview
www.ohiocanal.org/scrooged
Scrooge guests will feast on heavy apps, partake of adult beverages and enjoy live entertainment. Partygoers may also try their hand at 21, Over-Under and the Money Wheel in Cratchit’s Casino.
November 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Blossom Holiday Lighting Festival
www.blossomholidaylighting.com
View more than 300 individual lighting displays during the largest lighting celebration in Northeast Ohio. This outdoor music amphitheater transforms into a spectacular two-mile drive displaying more than two million lights.
November 28 - December 23
A Christmas Carol @ the Great Lakes Theater Festival
www.greatlakestheater.org
One of Northeast Ohio’s favorite holiday traditions, “A Christmas Carol” is a perfect gift of theater for children and adults of all ages.
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES + FESTIVITIES
November 22
Harry Connick Jr. - A Holiday Celebration @ PlayhouseSquare
www.playhousesquare.com
Treat yourself to the wonderful sounds and stage performance of
Harry Connick Jr’s “A Holiday Celebration.”
November 23, 2008 - January 4, 2009
Annual Winter Show @ the Cleveland Botanical Garden
www.cbgarden.org
The theme of this year’s show, “City Sidewalks,” conjures up the nostalgic feeling of peering into downtown store windows while out with the family for a holiday stroll.
Nov. 29 - 30, Dec. 6 - 7, 11 - 14, 18 - 23, 26 - 28
Holiday Light Rides by Lolly the Trolley
www.lollytrolley.com/holiday.htm
Focused around the movie “A Christmas Story,” the tour includes information about Public Square, the neighborhoods of Ohio City and Tremont and admission to both A Christmas Story House and Museum and gift shop.
December 1 - 31
Fourth Annual Snowland @ Great Wolf Lodge
http://greatwolflodge.com
Thousands of glittering lights and icicles transform the log cabin ambiance of Great Wolf Lodge waterpark into a winter wonderland.
December 5 - 6, 12 - 13
Holiday Lantern Tours @ Hale Farm and Village
www.wrhs.org
Travel back in time to the 19th century with Lantern Tours of the historic site, all decked in traditional fashion for the holidays.
December 5- 14
Winter Lights Lantern Festival @ the Cleveland Museum of Art
www.clemusart.com
Enjoy lantern displays inside the museum and the Environment of Lights installation on Wade Oval.
December 5 - 23
Country Lights @ Lakes Metroparks Farmpark
http://lakemetroparks.com
A fun-filled celebration of the season featuring horse-drawn wagon rides through a winter wonderland trimmed with thousands of holiday lights and farm-themed displays.
December 5 - 28
Black Nativity @ Karamu House
www.karamu.com
This theatrical presentation is performed with electrifying gospel music, colorful costuming and with stunning dance numbers. One of the most produced Christmas classic of all time and a Karamu holiday staple, Black Nativity was written by Karamu alumnus, Langston Hughes.
December 7
15th Annual Holiday Circlefest
www.universitycircle.org
More than a dozen University Circle museums, churches, galleries and schools open their doors free of charge for one amazing day of family activities, music, shopping and entertainment. Bundle up and enjoy!
December 12 - 30
Deck the Hall @ Stan Hywet Hall + Gardens
www.stanhywet.org
This historic Tudor Revival mansion’s grounds and gardens offer a winter wonderland of lights and festivities for the whole family. Also enjoy artistic depictions of Nativity scenes with more than 40 exhibits on display.
December 14 - 21
The Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts @ Severance Hall
www.clevelandorchestra.com
The world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra performs concerts for children of all ages to celebrate the holidays.
December 19
The Nutcracker @ Stocker Arts Center
www.ohiodancetheatre.org
Usher in the holidays with this hallmark tradition.
SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
December 7 - February 16 (hours vary)
University Circle Ice Rink
www.universitycircle.org
For the first time ever, Wade Oval transforms itself into a frozen outdoor ice rink offering free skating admission. Bring your own skates or rent them at the rink and don’t forget to venture to all the museums after you’re done skating.
Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resort
www.bmbw.com
Enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all skill levels.
November 28, 2008 - March, 2009
Chalet Toboggan Chutes @ the Cleveland Metroparks
www.clemetparks.com/recreation/tobogganing
The two 1,000-foot refrigerated ice chutes operate with or without snow the day after Thanksgiving through the first weekend in March, weather permitting. In addition to tobogganing, guests can enjoy the facility with a snack bar, two fireplaces and a cozy gathering area to watch TV and relax.
WINTER TREATS
November + December
Christmas Ale @ Great Lakes Brewing Company
www.greatlakesbrewing.com
Better hurry up and try some because Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) only brews enough of this festive beer to last through December. Christmas Ale is the perfect holiday ale combined with honey and spiced with fresh ginger and cinnamon. Be careful though, because they can sneak up on ‘ya!
b.a. Sweetie Candy Company
www.sweetiescandy.com
Be sure to stock up at this candy warehouse filled with retro and novelty sweets to stuff those holiday stockings.
Olympia Candy
www.olympiacandy.com
Nothing says “happy holidays” better than a huge tin of decadent golden caramel corn
