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FROST at Cleveland Botanical Garden

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Cleveland Botanical Garden

4.7 (3.4K Google reviews)

11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

This brand-new experience transports visitors to a festive holiday wonderland of Indoor and outdoor gardens transformed with towering ice arches, dazzling light installations, a tunnel of flowers, larger-than-life animals, more than 500 poinsettias and seasonal soundscapes to create a completely immersive new world for the holiday season.

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Scuba Claus at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

4.3 (5.8K Google reviews)

2000 Sycamore St
Cleveland, OH

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Santa Claus is comin’ to town and making a splash — literally — at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, where families can see him swim amongst the creatures of the deep. Stop for a photo op and have a chat with Scuba Claus as he navigates his way through the aquarium’s Shark Gallery.

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Holiday Tea at the Ritz-Carlton

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The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

4.6 (742 Google reviews)

1515 W 3rd St
Cleveland, OH

If a fancy outing is your cup of tea, an afternoon at one of The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland’s tea parties is a must-attend. The Holiday Tea serves up festive teas, sandwiches and sweets.

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Holiday Lighting Displays

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Public Square

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Head to Public Square to check out Downtown Cleveland's official holiday tree, as well as six acres of magical lights that illuminate at the annual WinterLand event, but dazzle for the remainder of the season. The lights don't end there. Check out our video for more festive lights in The Land.

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Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

4.6 (17.9K Google reviews)

3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH

Open daily until 4:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

See the zoo’s wild residents in a whole new light — actually, make that more than one million new lights. The zoo, transformed into a winter wonderland, will offer guests a 50-foot-tall tree, carousel rides, model train displays, photos with Santa, live music and other holiday surprises galore. Drive through nights are also available.

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Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

4.8 (2.8K Google reviews)

714 N Portage Path
Akron, OH

Open daily except Mondaysee hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

3:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday:

3:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday:

3:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday:

3:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday:

3:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday:

3:00 – 8:00 PM

Have a holly jolly time at this year’s Deck the Hall event. A short drive south in Akron, OH, the grand estate of Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens celebrates the season by decorating its Manor House with 26-holiday trees and gorgeous decorations throughout. Visit with Santa, and shop at Molly's for unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Before or after your tour, enjoy cocoa and a HOT! gingerbread cookie or beer, wine and a pretzel from our new Molly's Courtyard Cafe. It's part of a perfect evening at Stan Hywet’s Deck the Hall.

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Holiday Shows at Playhouse Square

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Playhouse Square

4.8 (3.3K Google reviews)

1501 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH

Go classic or quirky with must-see holiday shows like “A Christmas Carol” and the timeless holiday favorite "The Nutcracker," performed by The Cleveland Ballet. There are even more festive options taking place on Cleveland stages before year’s end as well — check the season schedule and start your new family tradition.

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Kringle's Inventionasium Experience

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Tower City Center

4.0 (9.6K Google reviews)

230 W Huron Rd
Cleveland, OH

Open dailysee hourshide hours

Monday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday:

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday:

12:00 – 5:00 PM

Kringle's Inventionasium offers more than just meeting Santa. Kids embark on a top-secret mission, entering a magical world through hidden doors and secret tunnels. Alongside one of the "Best Santas in the U.S.," they’ll encounter elves, magical creatures and interactive activities like the Watchamacallit Workshop and Brainstorming Department, making Santa's workshop come to life.

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North Pole Adventure

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

4.8 (13.5K Google reviews)

see hourshide hours

Monday:

Open 24 hours

Tuesday:

Open 24 hours

Wednesday:

Open 24 hours

Thursday:

Open 24 hours

Friday:

Open 24 hours

Saturday:

Open 24 hours

Sunday:

Open 24 hours

All aboard for a holiday adventure packed with joy, cookies and just a dash of magic. Kids can write letters to Santa, personally delivered by the North Pole Postmaster (talk about first-class service). Rumor has it, the big guy in red might even show up with a conductor’s whistle for each kid. Throw on your comfiest pajamas, sip some hot chocolate and get ready for a ride so merry it’ll have you jingling all the way home.

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Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Looking to add some holly jolly to your holiday season in The Land?

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