BRUCE THE SPRUCE’S FOREST

A whimsical woodland anchored by the beloved Bruce the Spruce talking tree.

VR SLEIGH RIDE

A virtual reality journey around the globe aboard Santa’s sleigh.

SOCK SKATING

An iceless rink offering the joy of skating in socks or shoe covers (provided).

THE “STORY” SLIDE

An 8-foot slide inspired by the classic film, A Christmas Story.

November 29 – December 21, 2025

LOCATION
Tower City, Cleveland OH

HOURS
Saturdays & Sundays: 12PM – 4PM

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Open Studio

Weekly on Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. from Sunday, September 14, 2025 until Sunday, May 24, 2026

Location:  North Court Lobby

Free; No Ticket Required

About The Event

Open Studio days provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities.

November 2025: Seams and Dreams

Step into the world of fashion by mixing and matching your own unique look that fuses the past, present, and future. Collaborate with other designers to create an outfit on our community mannequin and watch it evolve throughout the day!

*street parking is free on weekends and they also have a parking garage for a fee

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Hot Chocolate Happy Hour at Heartwood Coffee

NOV 29 - DEC 20

Every Saturday during the holiday season: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 & 12/20 from 3-5 PM, enjoy free hot chocolate on us!

grab your hot chocolate and walk around Pinecrest to see their beautiful holiday displays

Location:

200 Park Ave

Orange Village, Ohio 44122

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Reading Times with Mrs. Claus

NOV 29 - DEC 19

Mrs. Claus is coming to Pinecrest! Say hi to her when she's here and enjoy story time at select locations and times.
Saturday, November 29: Story time at Becco Bags at 12 PM.
Saturday, December 6: Story Time at Fount at 12 PM.
Saturday, December 13: Story time at Center Court at 12 PM.
No registration required. Show up and enjoy a story from the North Pole!

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BRUCE THE SPRUCE’S FOREST

A whimsical woodland anchored by the beloved Bruce the Spruce talking tree.

VR SLEIGH RIDE

A virtual reality journey around the globe aboard Santa’s sleigh.

SOCK SKATING

An iceless rink offering the joy of skating in socks or shoe covers (provided).

THE “STORY” SLIDE

An 8-foot slide inspired by the classic film, A Christmas Story.

November 29 – December 21, 2025

LOCATION
Tower City, Cleveland OH

HOURS
Saturdays & Sundays: 12PM – 4PM

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WINTERLAND

• Saturday, November 29, 2025

• 12:00 PM 4:00 PM

  Kick off the season with a festive gathering for the whole family! 

Enjoy holiday-themed activities and crafts.

Skylight Park @ Tower City230 West Huron RoadCleveland, OH, 44113United

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Cocoa, Cookies, and a Craft

Are you still in the relaxed holiday season mode? Don’t give up too soon. Stop by Brecksville Reservation between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and join us for a nature craft made from milkweed pods and other natural materials. After this quick craft, enjoy cocoa and a cookie as you relax a little longer in the woods of Cleveland Metroparks. Free

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Open Studio

Weekly on Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. from Sunday, September 14, 2025 until Sunday, May 24, 2026

Location:  North Court Lobby

Free; No Ticket Required

About The Event

Open Studio days provide free, drop-in art-making sessions designed for the whole family, encouraging creativity and bonding through hands-on activities.

November 2025: Seams and Dreams

Step into the world of fashion by mixing and matching your own unique look that fuses the past, present, and future. Collaborate with other designers to create an outfit on our community mannequin and watch it evolve throughout the day!

*street parking is free on weekends and they also have a parking garage for a fee

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Event Details

Join us for the Annual Crocker Park Tree Lighting in Westlake, Ohio, on Saturday, November 22, 2025—an unforgettable holiday celebration full of festive cheer and seasonal magic you won’t want to miss!

This beloved family-friendly tradition marks the official start of the holiday season with an evening packed with excitement. Enjoy live entertainment, strolling performers, seasonal treats, and festive activities for all ages—culminating in the breathtaking lighting of our iconic 50-foot Christmas tree in the heart of Crocker Park. 🎄🎅

Come early to explore our many unique shops, charming boutiques, and delicious restaurants, perfect for holiday shopping and dining before the show begins. Stroll along beautifully decorated streets, take in the twinkling lights, and experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Crocker Park so special this time of year.

From joyful holiday music and live performances on stage to special appearances by Santa Claus and other holiday characters, the evening promises countless moments of delight. Capture magical photo opportunities, discover pop-up surprises, and create treasured memories with friends and family as the entire property transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland.

Bundle up, bring your loved ones, and celebrate the season at one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite holiday events—only at Crocker Park! ❄️❤️

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🎄✨ Light Up the Park – Avon Lake’s Holiday Celebration! ✨🎄

Join us for Light Up the Park on Saturday, November 22 from 2:30–6:30 PM at Veterans’ Memorial Park!

This year’s event is bigger and brighter than ever — a perfect kickoff to the holiday season for the whole family.

🎅 Enjoy!

✨ NEW Light Parade with Santa at 5:30 PM

🦌 NEW Live reindeer

🎄 NEW Photos with holiday characters – bring your camera or phone!

🎁 NEW The CLE Market Holiday Craft Show for unique gifts at the Old Firehouse

🎨NEW Free kids’ winter crafts inside the Lake House (while supplies last)

🎶 Carolers spreading holiday cheer

🎄 Park lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM

☕ Warm drinks, food, and sweet treats available for purchase from Cafe Melissa's and Emilie's Coffee

Bring your family and friends to celebrate community, lights, and holiday magic right here in Avon Lake! 🌟

📍 Veterans’ Memorial Park & Old Firehouse Community Center

📅 Saturday, November 22

🕝 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

🎄 Free Admission

Let’s make this season merry and bright together! 💫

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Event Details

Imagination Builders- sculpture shaping

Calling all kids who love to design, construct and create! Each of our two events features a take-home craft, fun Magnetic Wonder Tiles activities, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guardians, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! If you spend $25 or more, you’ll get a free wooden fidget puzzle while supplies last!

This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.

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“Enjoy free family fun and explore art celebrating community. This monthly event features family-friendly games, movement-based activities, and art making, open to all ages and abilities! 

Join us in November to learn the art and history of Day of the Dead. Learn about the holiday with art making, hear remarks from experts and those who celebrate, and see live dancers perform over our ephemeral sawdust carpet or tapete and print your own skull design with Future Ink Graphics. 

In partnership with the Mexican Committee of Cleveland (opens in a new tab), guests are invited to learn the art and history of Day of the Dead. Learn more about the holiday with art making, hear remarks from experts and those who celebrate, and see live dancers perform over our ephemeral sawdust carpet or tapete and print”

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BSBR Halloween Party!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Join us for a Family-Friendly, NOLA-Style Halloween Experience!

• This FREE event is fun for all ages!

• Come any time during our normal hours of operation

• Enjoy Spooky & Fun Decorations & Music

• Free Halloween Candy

• Halloween-Themed Food & Drink Specials

• Our Main Menu, Drink Menu & Kid’s Menu will be Available

• Feel Free to Come in Costume!

The Bourbon Street Barrel Room, 2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

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Comic Club

About The Event

Be inspired and venture into the world of storytelling with artist Kobe Saunders (opens in a new tab). Work in the company of others to develop your own style and collaborate! 

Explore the long history of sequential art through various genres and cultures, including newspaper comic strips, American superhero comics and graphic novels, Japanese manga, and media adaptations (film and television) of these stories. Practice techniques to improve drawing and storytelling skills with a focus in character design, visual language, and panel structure. 

Date: Monthly on the first Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Location: Community Arts Center

Centro de Artes Comunitarias

Free; All Ages; No Reservation | Gratis; Todas Edades; No Es Necesario Registrarse

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Event Details

Imagination Builders- Bridge Making

Calling all kids who love to design, construct and create! Each of our two events features a take-home craft, fun Magnetic Wonder Tiles activities, plus top-rated building faves children can explore! Parents and guardians, check in when you arrive for your chance to win a $100 Lakeshore E-Gift Card! If you spend $25 or more, you’ll get a free wooden fidget puzzle while supplies last!

This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.

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FREE IN-STORE KIDS WORKSHOPS

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First t Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

November 1st build:Excavator

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BSBR Halloween Party!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Join us for a Family-Friendly, NOLA-Style Halloween Experience!

• This FREE event is fun for all ages!

• Come any time during our normal hours of operation

• Enjoy Spooky & Fun Decorations & Music

• Free Halloween Candy

• Halloween-Themed Food & Drink Specials

• Our Main Menu, Drink Menu & Kid’s Menu will be Available

• Feel Free to Come in Costume!

The Bourbon Street Barrel Room, 2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

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Shopping, food trucks, music, and fun! Bring your pup for our doggy costume contest! Bring the kids for fun games!

date: Sunday, October 26 · 1 - 4pm EDT

Location

24673 Cedar Road Lyndhurst, OH 44124

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Grand opening of the brand new all-inclusive Brecksville Playground October 26th at 11:30am  1 Community Dr, Brecksville, OH

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Malloween at Great Northren Mall

  Oct 26, 2025

  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

“Trick or treat! Join us for our annual Malloween event on Sunday, October 26 from 11 am to 1 pm.”

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“Join us Saturday October 25th from 1-3pm for our Annual Trick or Treat Trail in Old Brooklyn's Ben Franklin Community Garden (1905 Spring Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144).

The event is completely FREE!

Come enjoy popcorn, apple cider, games, crafts, & music while you explore the Trick or Treat Trail with treat stations hosted by local Old Brooklyn organizations!

Parking will be available in the Ben Franklin Elementary School lot in front of the garden & on the street.

This event will be rain or shine!”

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Date
Saturday, October 25th

Hours
12-3pm

Location
Crocker Park
177 Market St
Westlake, OH 44145

Calling all ghouls and goblins, princesses and superheroes—Crocker Park’s annual Tricks & Treats Halloween celebration is back and better than ever! 🎃 Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 12–3pm for an afternoon of freespooky fun, sweet treats, and family-friendly entertainment you won’t want to miss.

Our Tricks & Treats event is perfect for families looking to enjoy the Halloween spirit in a safe, walkable, and exciting outdoor setting. Kids are encouraged to dress in costume and bring their candy buckets for trick-or-treatingthroughout the property. Participating stores and vendors will have pumpkin decals in their windows—just follow the trail of pumpkins and collect goodies (while supplies last)!

In addition to trick-or-treating, there will be plenty of interactive activities to keep little ones entertained, including:

• 🎨 Colorful Chalk Zones where kids can unleash their creativity

• 🐶 A fan-favorite Pet Costume Contest—sponsored by Elite K-911because your furry friends deserve to join the fun too!

• 🎶 Music, festive vendors, and plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout the park

Whether you’re snapping pictures in your costume, picking up candy from your favorite shops, or just enjoying the fall vibes, Tricks & Treats is a perfect way to celebrate Halloween at Crocker Park.

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Event Details
Join us in your Halloween costume on Thursday, October 23rd for a fun evening of trick-or-treating at our Halloween Boo-tique here at Eton Chagrin Boulevard from 5pm-7pm!

Visitors can look forward to a fantastic Halloween experience, exciting games, engaging activities, and a special appearance by the Woodmere Police Department!

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Eton Chagrin Boulevard!

Hours
5-7pm

Location
Eton Chagrin Boulevard
28601 Chagrin Blvd
Woodmere, OH 44122

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“Join us for a fun Halloween celebration on The Lawn. With entertainment from RealPopFusion, face painters, balloon artists, vendor tables, food trucks and more! Come dressed in your best costume.

*Balloon art, face painting and vendor table giveaways available as time allows and while supplies last.”

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🍭 Trick or Treat 🍭

“Join us for the annual Fall-O-Ween at Grand Pacific Junction! A family friendly event where costumes are encouraged🧛🏼

🕸️ October 19th from 1:00-3:00pm

🎨 Crafts in the Caboose

🍬 Trunk or Treat

🍫 Shops are open for more sweet treats”

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SPOOKY TOWER

• Saturday, October 18, 2025

• 12:00PM 5:00 PM

• Skylight Park @ Tower City230 West Huron RoadCleveland, OH, 44113

• Step inside the Spooky Tower for a hauntingly good time for the whole family! Enjoy FREE spine-chilling crafts and oozy slime-making.

• Reserve a spot here

Heights Halloween Festival to be held on Saturday, October 18th from 3pm to 6pm in the Cedar Lee District of Cleveland Heights.

The Heights Halloween Festival is free and open to Halloween-lovers and trick-or-treaters of all ages. This event includes the traditional “candy crawl” along the Cedar Lee District, where businesses hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, with many employees dressing up for the holiday. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the festivities.

The festival also includes activities and performances for the entire family including stages where actors in costume greet attendees for photos. Characters expected to be featured this year are from Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters, The Little Mermaid and more. There will be performances from Wizbang Circus and large scale puppets from Robin Van Lear as well as face painting, balloon twisting, temporary tattoos, games, and other free attractions

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🎃 Fall Fest at Van Aken 🍁

📅 Saturday, October 18 | 🕠 12-5PM

“Celebrate the season with us at our annual Fall Fest—a festive evening filled with fun for all ages! Enjoy local vendors, live music, delicious food & drinks, and a variety of kids’ activities that capture the magic of fall.

Come in costume and join the excitement with trick-or-treating with Van Aken merchants and a lineup of Halloween-themed fun throughout the District. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or just looking to enjoy a cozy fall evening, there’s something for everyone at Fall Fest!”

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SPOOKY TOWER

• Saturday, October 18, 2025

• 11:00 AM 7:00 PM

• Skylight Park @ Tower City230 West Huron RoadCleveland, OH, 44113

• Step inside the Spooky Tower for a hauntingly good time for the whole family! Enjoy FREE spine-chilling crafts and oozy slime-making.

• Reserve a spot here

“Join us at LCCC for a free, family-friendly Touch-A-Truck event! Kids and adults alike can climb aboard, explore, and discover a wide variety of impressive trucks. Meet the skilled community professionals who operate them, learn how they work, and enjoy a hands-on experience that’s fun and educational for all ages.

To be held at LCCC Parking Lot 3, 1005 Abbe Rd. N, Elyria, OH 44035. RAIN or SHINE.

*Free to attend

*Sensory Friendly Hour 10:30am-11:30am (No lights, sirens, horns, or music)

*Metro Life Flight Helicopter at 11:30am (weather permitting)

Music will be provided by DJ, Jonathan Whitfield Sr. 11:30am-2pm

Food Vendors – Gullett Hotdogs, Jones Bones BBQ, CLE Chicken, Bone Appetit Creamery

Parks & Rec – Robot naming contest”

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