John Mellencamp: Expressionist
Dates: September 20-November 18, 2018
Location: Butler Institute of American Art
524 Wick Avenue, Youngstown 
(330) 743-1711 | butlerart.com

The Butler Institute of American Art is proud to present a powerful exhibition of the most recent art works from the multi-expressional, creative spirit of legendary musician, long-time activist and accomplished painter, John Mellencamp. The exhibition will be on view from September 20 through November 18. Admission to the exhibition and to the museum is free.

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HOLIDAY TREE FESTIVAL
Date: November 12-27, 2018
Time: 5PM-8PM
Location: John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308

Join Summit Choral Society's Performance Choir and Advance Choir as they kick off the holiday season by performing at the Holiday Tree Festival presented by Akron Children's Hospital.

A Magical Night at the Market
Date: November 13, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM 8PM
Location: Mapleview Market
1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, Ohio 44632
Tickets

Join us for a magical night at the market to 
celebrate all that we love about the wizarding world.
Visit with some of your favorite characters, enjoy sweet shopping in our very own magical treat shop, and take a sip of some delightful drinks from the cauldron. All ticket holders will receive an awesome swag bag full of surprise goodies that is sure to make any muggle jealous. Join us in costume for a night you won't forget.

THE NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Date: November 13
Time: 7PM-8PM
Location: Ostego Park - Wood County Park District
20000 W River Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43522
wcparks.org

Reservations required.

What was life like for Native Americans as they coped with pressure from European settlers? Join guest speaker Taylor Moyer, Toledo School of the Arts humanities teacher and living historian, as he describes the interaction between the two cultures from a Native American perspective. Details of clothing, tools and other artifacts will be woven into the narrative. Taylor will present in historic attire appropriate to the time period.

Rock of Ages
November 13-14, 2018

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

Downtown Ashtabula annual Christmas Parade has changed its route and extended it from 42nd St. heading south to 48th St. up Park Avenue to the Old Carlisle parking lot. Parade step off will be at 7pm.

Festivities, music and Christmas Tree voting will begin at 6pm in the Cpl. Kevin Cornelius Park (formally known as North Park),

Victorian Holidays at Frostville
24101 Cedar Point Rd. , North Olmsted.
Date/Times:: Friday, Nov. 16th Candlelight Walk 5-8pm, Saturday, Nov 17th 11am-4pm, Sunday, Nov. 18th, 11am-4pm.

Visit our Victorian decorated Village. All buildings open displaying period holiday decorations. Visit with Father Christmas and Queen Victoria. Music in the church. Holiday shopping at the Gifford General Store. Holiday photo shop for pictures. Caricatures by Matt Minnich. Basket raffle and food. Hospitality table compliments of O'Neill Healthcare North Olmsted. Public is invited to dress in Victorian attire.

WINE AND CHEESE HIKE
Date: November 16, 2018
Time: 7PM-10PM
Location: The Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
1.440.946.4400 | holdenarb.org
Cost: $30 members | $40 nonmembers

Opera Western Reserve presents Madama Butterfly
Friday, November 16, 7:30pm
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, 330-259-0555
Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the story of a young Japanese geisha who clings to the idea that her relationship with a visiting American naval officer is loving and permanent. English translations will be projected above the stage to assist guests in following the story, as the opera will be beautifully sung in Italian.

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34th Medina Candlelight Walk
Date: November 16-18, 2018
Times: Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm,
Sunday Noon - 6pm
Location: Downtown Medina, Ohio
website

Join Main Street Medina in celebrating the 34th year of Medina's Candlelight Walk - Northeast Ohio's kick-off to the holiday season!  Over 30,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Historic District across 3 days.  The celebration features over 2 miles of LED lights highlighting the traditional Victorian Square and buildings; over 1,500 luminaries; lighting of a 10' tall community Christmas Tree in the Gazebo; Iconic traditional 'Parade of Lights' through the heart of town; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival; Entertainment; Shopping and more!

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WINESBURG CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
Date: November 16-18, 2018
Location: Various locations, Clyde, Ohio
Facebook event page.

Winesburg Christmas weekend is celebrating its 42nd year with 3 days full of holiday events.

Events include:

• Christmas Tree Lane
• Model Train Display
• Winesburg Christmas Making Reindeer Food with Mrs. Claus
• Winesburg Christmas Superhero Party
• Winesburg Christmas Kids Crafts
• Christmas Santa Breakfast - SOLD OUT
• Senior Citizen Dance
  and more.
  
  

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HOLIDAYS AT FIVE OAKS
Date: November 16-18, 2018
Location: 210 Fourth Street NE, Massillon, Ohio 44646
website

Friday & Saturday, November 16 & 17, 2018
6:30pm – Champagne Punch & Hors D'oeuvres
7:15pm - Candlelight Dinner
Members - $32 / Nonmembers - $35

Sunday, November 18, 2018
12:30pm – Punch 1:00pm - Luncheon
Members - $21 / Nonmembers - $23

Musical entertainment all three days.

Celebrate the holiday season early at Five Oaks Historic Home, November 16-18. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and a candlelight dinner or enjoy a scrumptious luncheon. Musical entertainment are all three days. This holiday tradition also allows you to be one of the first in the home to view the beautiful holiday decorations. Tickets can be reserved at 330.833.4896.

CANDY LAND has gone WILD!
Dates: November 17, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Time: Noon to 5 pm • FREE
Location: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
website

CANDY LAND has gone WILD! is an indoor, life-sized game board; set up like the iconic board game CANDY LAND, but with a "natural twist". As visitors draw a card, they become the game piece and move along the game board from space to space. As they play along, their travels take them through a beautifully decorated wonderland where they can discover the many natural wonders nature gives throughout the year.

ELF LABS
Dates: November 17 & 24, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
December 1, 8 or 15, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
Location: Castle Noel
260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

Elf Labs tickets go on sale October 1 @ 10AM.

Castle Noel is thrilled to announce the return of it's very popular Elf Labs for 2018.This fantastic and fanciful experience is the perfect memory making event – just for kids! Our team of exuberant elves will escort your children through 5 unique stations where they will experience the magic of Christmas. Visit with Mrs. Klaus for a special story time, then spend time creating, crafting and making memories! Finish your adventure with a stop to see Santa Klaus and take your own pictures to commemorate this magical moment.

THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Date: November 17, 2018
Time: 3:30 pm-6pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Admission:  $45/nonmember; $40 member; $20 child (12 and under) Reservations Required.

Description:  Celebrate an American tradition on November 17, 2018 at Hale Farm & Village. Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving feast with family and friends as you dine with President Lincoln and Hale Farm & Village costumed interpreters. Listen to the stories of our nation’s past and enjoy the music of the season.

ROUTE 30 EXPRESS TOUR & DEPOT CANTEEN
Date: November 17, 2018
Time: 10 AM-4 PM
Location: Orrville Depot Museum, 145 Depot St., Orrville, OH

A driving tour of train stations. Our 16th year of model trains and this year a Donut Canteen.
330.683.2426 | orrvillerailroad.com

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HOLIDAYS AT THE MANSION
Date – Nov. 17-Dec.31
Time- Sunday –Thurs. 1:00-4:00pm - Friday and

Saturday 1:00-8:00pm
Location – Victorian House Museum in Historic
Millersburg, OH 484 Wooster Rd. Millersburg, OH 44654
website
Admission - $10.00 per person $9.00 senior rate 60+

Description- Decorated in all its splendor by area businesses and organizations, the 28 room Victorian mansion is like a step back in time for an old fashion Christmas. The house is open from v. 17-Dec.31 for self guided tours on hours listed above. No advanced reservations needed. Group tour discounts for groups of 10 or more can be arranged in advanced at other hours.

Holiday Shop Open House Weekend
Date: November 17-18, 2018
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: BAYarts
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH, 44140
bayarts.net

Avoid the lines and shop local this holiday season! The entire first floor of BAYarts Huntington House is transformed into a decorated winter wonderland that features the work of over 100 local artists offering jewelry, tote bags, mugs, ornaments, soaps, candles, framed artwork, holiday cards, holiday décor, apparel & more. Be sure to also stop by the Fuller House for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and baked goods. Open through December.

Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration
Date: November 18, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM-8PM
Location: Strongsville Commons, Strongsville, OH

Strongsville kicks off the holiday season with the annual Winter Wonderland Lighting Celebration on the Commons, corner of Pearl and Royalton roads (Routes 42 and 82). The lighting will be followed by a spectacular fireworks show and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will meet with kids in their Crystal Palace gazebo. There will also be free snacks and hot chocolate, costumed characters, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. The Historical Village next door will also be open and decked out for the season.

MasterWorks 3 - Gershwin & Tchaikovsky, Music of the People
Date: November 18, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Zimmermann Symphony Center - The 'Z' / Umstattd Hall
2331 17th St NW, Canton, Ohio 44708
website

Spencer Myer returns to solo with the Canton Symphony Orchestra on familiar works by Gershwin, and the CSO performs Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, Swan Lake.

Tree City Turkey Trot
Date: November 22, 2018
Time: 9AM-Noon
Location: Fred Fuller Park (497 Middlebury Rd.) and Kramer Fields (600 Stow St.)
For more info click here.

WHO: Fun Run: 11 yrs. and under
Turkey Trot 5k: All age groups welcome

COST: Prior to race $22 (resident), $25 (non resident)
Day of Race $27 (resident), $30 (non resident)
Fun Run $10

REQUIREMENTS: Dress for the weather!

DEADLINE: November 9 to be guaranteed a race prize
November 20 to register online
You may register at KPR Main Office until day of event

REGISTRATION: KPR Main Office, Online until Nov. 20 .

Kent Parks and Recreation's annual Thanksgiving 5k and 1 mile Youth Fun Run! Begin your day of feasting by running in the rain, snow or shine on Thanksgiving morning. Bring a food item to benefit Kent Social Services and get a raffle ticket for a prize!

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55th Annual Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and the Polka Music Awards Show
Dates: November 22-24, 2018
Location: Cleveland Downtown Marriott Hotel

Top Cleveland-Style and Slovenian polka bands and performers arrive from across the U.S. and Canada for three days of musical excitement. TV's Alex Meixner is the featured entertainer for the Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and the Awards Show.

Reserve rooms at the Downtown Marriott Hotel through Kollander Travel at a special rate of $105 per room-night, (216) 692-1000, toll-free (800) 800-5981, or kwt@kollander.com. For tickets and a music schedule, call the Polka Hall of Fame, (216) 261-FAME, toll-free (866) 66-POLKA, polkashop@aol.com

Home for the Holidays
Date: November 23, 2018
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Orrville
A seasonal mix of entertainment and holiday open house events at downtown merchants.

Depot Open House
Held in conjunction with Home for the Holidays. Tours of 1868 Railroad Station. Model trains on display. Railroad Gift Shop open for your holiday shopping. Orrville Depot Museum 5-8 PM 330-683-2426
Website: www.orrvillerailroad.com

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Tannenbaum Wine Trail
Dates: November 23-December 8, 2018  (Fridays and Saturdays)
Time: Noon to 6 pm each day.
Location: #GrandRiverValley Wineries
Lake - Ashtabula County
Tickets: $50-$65
Hosted by Lake Erie Vines and Wines Trail
For more info and tickets see Facebook post

Take 3 weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) to travel this self-driving tour along the Vines & Wines Trail in Northeast Ohio. At each participating winery, you will receive complimentary appetizers and samples of wines. You will pick up your 18" Christmas tree at your first stop. At each winery you visit, you will receive an ornament to decorate your tree.
Reservations required. This event will sell out. Grand River Cellars in Madison, Ohio will have to be your first stop. They will give you a ticket that you must have to continue on the trail.

Participating wineries:

Benny Vino Urban Winery, Harpersfield 
Buccia Vineyards, Conneaut
Deer's Leap Winery, Geneva
Emerine Estates, Jefferson
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Geneva
Grand River Cellars & Restaurant, Madison
Laurello Vineyards, Geneva
Maple Ridge Vineyards, Madison
Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva-on-the-Lake
Park Avenue Winery, Ashtabula Red Barn Cellars, Rock Creek Red Eagle Distillery, Geneva South River Vineyards, Geneva The Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva Virant Family Winery, Geneva 

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The Fine Arts Association presents ANNIE
Dates: Nov. 23 & 30; Dec. 7 & 14, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Nov. 24 & 25; Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Sign interpreted performance Dec. 16
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $25 adults, $23 seniors & students 11yrs & up
$15 children 10yrs & under
440.951.7500 | website

A precocious, red-headed orphan dreams about “Tomorrow,” and yearns for her family.

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A Christmas Story
Dates: November 23 - December 23, 2018
Location: Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square
Cleveland, OH
Tickets

He's back! One boy. One holiday wish. And a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn't come true. The record-breaking show returns to the CPH stage in all its pinkbunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo
presented by Akron Children's Hospital
Dates: Nov. 23-25, 30, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 26-30, 2018
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Location: Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
To purchase tickets click here.

Ice skating, Santa, s'mores, special themed entertainment, carolers, adult beverages and so much more are available during the event.

Bridge Street Bites Walking Food Tour
Date: November 24, 2018
Time: 2PM-5PM
Location: 1105 Bridge St., Ashtabula, OH
Tickets

Join us on Small Business Saturday for the "Bridge Street Bites" walking food tour. The tour will begin at 2pm at the Marine Bank building where you can check in and receive one raffle ticket to be entered into the $600 in giveaways as part of the Small Business Saturday activities.

Participating restaurants include: Market Provisions - Pici all'Amatriciana Fat Tuscan Spaghetti with Pancetta Pecorino Tomato Sauce, Fitzgerald's - Bacon Wrapped Date, Halcyon - Apple, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad, Bascule Bridge Grille - Chicken Street Taco, Rennick Meat Market - Sticky Toffee Pudding. Sample 5 dishes from local restaurants.

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Guests will enjoy ice skating in the Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink, live song and dance, great food, and the epic lighting of the official holiday tree in Downtown Cleveland.

A fireworks show will immediately follow the lighting program.

WESTSIDE FLEA
Date: November 24, 2018
Time: 9AM-2PM
Location: St. Clarence Church
30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH

Free family friendly event. Friendly alpacas, and balloon artist for the children.
Live music by award winning guitarist Victor Samalot
Over 85+ talented creative vendors
Food trucks
Celebrate Small Business Saturday and shop small.
Each vendor donates a $10+ raffle prize. Raffle tickets are $1.
ALL raffle money raised is donated to our featured charity: Ohio Guidestone.
We will also be collecting new socks per their request.
Thank you for any help you can give us getting the word out.
We try to raise as much money as possible for our featured charities and help our vendors have a profitable day.

THE HANDMADE MARKET
Art & Craft Show
Date: November 24, 2018
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Painesville Railroad Museum
475 Railroad Street, Painesville, OH
website

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2018 WATERFRONT WINTERFEST
Date: November 24, 2018
Time: 4pm-9pm
Location: Black River Landing/ Broadway Ave., Lorain
website
The entire evening is FREE to the public – Photos with Santa are $5. Per photo

ELF LABS
Dates: November 17 & 24, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
December 1, 8 or 15, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
Location: Castle Noel
260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

Elf Labs tickets go on sale October 1 @ 10AM.

Castle Noel is thrilled to announce the return of it's very popular Elf Labs for 2018.This fantastic and fanciful experience is the perfect memory making event – just for kids! Our team of exuberant elves will escort your children through 5 unique stations where they will experience the magic of Christmas. Visit with Mrs. Klaus for a special story time, then spend time creating, crafting and making memories! Finish your adventure with a stop to see Santa Klaus and take your own pictures to commemorate this magical moment.

Christmas at the Depot
Tours of 1868 Pennsylvania Railroad Depot now a museum. Model trains and gift shop. Orrville Depot Museum NOON-4 PM 330-683-2426
Website: www.orrvillerailroad.com

Old-Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill  
Date: November 24-25, 2018
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Lanterman’s Mill, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown, 330-740-7115
Enjoy the traditional holiday atmosphere at Lanterman’s Mill. Fire-roasted chestnuts, artisans demonstrating crafts, unique handcrafted gifts for sale, and festive entertainment will lift your spirits.  

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Downtown Churches Walking Tour
Date: November 30, 2018
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Wooster
330.262.6222

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Candlelight Holiday Tours at Malabar Farm
Dates:  November 30, December 1-2, 7-9, 2018
Times:  November 30th, Dec. 1st, 7th & 8th | 5pm-9pm
December 2nd & 9th | 12pm-5pm
Location:  Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH 44843
419.892.2784 | website
Admission:  $5.00 for adults (ages 18+) | $3.00 for children (ages 6-17) | Ages 5 and under FREE
No Pre-Registration Required

Tour Louis Bromfield's Big House all decked out for the Holidays!
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot cider; you may even see Santa Claus himself. 

Jingles of Christmas Past
Date: November 30 - December 9, 2018
Time: 7PM
Location: North Canton Playhouse
Main Stage, 525 7th Street, NE, North Canton
website

Jingles of Christmas Past is a holiday variety show filled with your favorite Christmas songs, some with a different "twist" and hilarious skits! Start off your holidays full of laughter and warm and fuzzy feelings! Come join us for Jingles!

November 30-
December 1, 2018

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Walnut Creek Journey to Bethlehem
Dates: November 30-December 1, 2018
Time: 4pm to 8pm
Location: pin
The Farm at Walnut Creek
4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681

Experience the sights and sounds that Joseph and Mary may have experienced as they journeyed to Bethlehem. Some of the activities of the journey include registering for taxation, just as Mary and Joseph did, and experiencing the Bethlehem marketplace. Participants will also meet biblical characters and share a fireside with shepherds and their flocks. The journey ends with a live Nativity scene at The Farm at Walnut Creek.

Stops may be visited in any order. Both walking and driving is required. Admission is free and no pre-registration is required.

Holiday Market on the Farm
Date: November 30, 2018
Time: 3:30 pm-7pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Admission: Free
Description:  Join us Friday, November 30 from 3:00pm-7:00pm for our Holiday Market on the Farm. This year we will welcome multiple vendors to the Gatehouse for a  one-of-a-kind All Ohio shopping experience. Visit our own store The MarketPlace at Hale Farm & Village for  handcrafted at Hale products along with other Ohio and holiday brands such as; The Direction, Root Candles, Mud Pie, Daisy Mae Designs, Old World Christmas, Popped Popcorn, Thistle Dew, Bissels Maple, Waggoners Chocolates and more… Enjoy Ohio themed wine and beer tastings, or relax by the fire with a glass of mulled wine. We  also welcome a Kitchen Takeover TBD.  Join us and explore our updated Holiday Market on the Farm shopping experience! (No Admission fee, the museum is not open this day) 

25th Annual Holiday CircleFest
Date: November 30 - December 2, 2018
Time: 5PM-9PM
Location: Wade Oval
10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
website

Experience Cleveland's cultural treasures at the 25th Annual Holiday CircleFest

CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TOURS
Dates/Times: November 30th, Dec. 1st, 7th & 8th | 5pm-9pm
December 2nd & 9th | 12pm-5pm

Location: Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH 44843
419.892.2784 | website

Tour Louis Bromfield's Big House all decked out for the Holidays!
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot cider; you may even see Santa Claus himself.

Event Price:
$5 - Adult (ages 18+)
$3 - Child (ages 6-17)
Ages 5 and under FREE

THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI
Performances: November 30-December 16, 2018
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

When you have nothing, what do you give the person who is your everything? Such is the plight of Jim and Della, a young, penniless couple in New York City on Christmas Eve. Searching for the perfect present for one another, they discover the richness of their love despite being poor in means. Taken from the short stories of O. Henry, warm your heart and your spirit with The Gifts of the Magi.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

Noble Art Entertainment, LLC presents
CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dates: November 30, December 1, 7-8, 14-16, 21-23, 2018
Times: Fri - 7:30 | ​Sat - 6:30 | Sun - 4:30
*Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
​
Location: 5475 Lake Rd, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
440-536-5139 | nobleartentertainment.com

Discounts opening night performances only.
$60 per person includes show and 5-course meal. Gratuity is not included.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dates: November 30-december 23, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square - oHIO tHEATRE
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Mommy + Me Gingerbread House
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 11AM-1PM
Location: Conneaut Arts Center
1025 Buffalo St, Conneaut, Ohio 44030
Tickets: $25-$30

Enjoy a day with your special little someone creating your very own gingerbread house! This Mommy-and-Me workshop will get you in the festive mood and teach you and your little one how to create and decorate a gingerbread house! Class fee includes all supplies. Children ages 5-12 are welcome!

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Light Up Lakewood 2018
Dates: 12/01/2018
Time:4pm – 8pm
Location: Downtown Lakewood, OH
website
Admission: Free

Description: It's a most joyous of Lakewood traditions and it's back in Downtown Lakewood for an 12th consecutive year. The spirit of the season will come to life with holiday cheer when Light Up Lakewood 2018 takes place on Saturday, December 1. Presented by LakewoodAlive, Light Up Lakewood celebrates the season and the richness of our city's vibrancy. This free, family-friendly event in Downtown Lakewood features a holiday parade, lighting ceremony, winter fireworks, live music, ice carvings, hot chocolate, food trucks, children's games and much more.

Attendees are invited to stroll Lakewood's downtown district and visit local stores and restaurants while taking in the sights and sounds of one of Northeast Ohio's largest holiday celebrations. Light Up Lakewood serves as a marquee event for the entire region, having drawn an estimated 20,000 guests last year.

7th Annual Christmas in the Country
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Grounds of the Winona Area Historical Society, 1838 Meeting House/Museum, at the corner of Winona Road and Cameron Street in Winona, Ohio, Columbiana County
Admission: Free

The Winona Area Historical Society will hold its 7th annual Christmas in the Country fund raiser on Saturday, December 1 in the restored 1938 Meeting House in Winona, Ohio. The facility is handicap accessible. Hours will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Proceeds from the event will be used for archival storage and display materials and for general operating expenses. The fund raiser will include functional and decorative items that were hand-crafted and donated by local artisans. Featured items will be rustic game boards crafted from original meeting house ceiling boards, bird houses, rustic Santas, wooden children's toys and puzzles, keepsake boxes, garden totes and earth staples, the fourth annual WAHS Christmas ornament depicting the Winona United Methodist Church, knitted tea cozies, Christmas silk and grapevine wreaths, horse shoe décor, homemade pies, artisan jams and jellies, specialty breads, and much more. Again, our "Trash and Treasures" table will offer gently-used Christmas decor.

Come and complete your Christmas shopping. There will be over 400 items from which to choose – something for everyone.

47th Annual Christmas Candlelighting
Dates: December 1st & 8th, 2018
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location:
Historic Roscoe Village
600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
Admission: Free
website
Description:
Historic Roscoe Village cheers on the holiday season with its Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony. Share in the tradition of lighting the Christmas tree and participate in lighting your own candle as "Silent Night" is heard throughout the crowd. During the day, guests can enjoy visiting with Santa, taking horse-drawn carriage rides, listening to strolling carolers, tasting roasted chestnuts, sipping complimentary hot-mulled cider and cookies as well as many other holiday festivities.

JACK FROST FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: City of Berea
11 Berea Commons, Berea, Ohio 44017

Help us kick-off the holiday season and join us for a family-friendly night of Christmas cheer! Event is free and located in our delightful Downtown Berea.

Light Up Berea Parade Kick-Off will be at 5:30 p.m.
Parade lineup will be in the parking lot behind City Berea Hall

Tree Lighting Ceremony & Firework display will follow the parade near the clocktower.

Skating rink, cookies & hot cocoa, visit with santa, christmas carolers, crafts, inflatables and ice sculpture demo!

ELF LABS
Dates: November 17 & 24, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
December 1, 8 or 15, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
Location: Castle Noel
260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

Elf Labs tickets go on sale October 1 @ 10AM.

Castle Noel is thrilled to announce the return of it's very popular Elf Labs for 2018.This fantastic and fanciful experience is the perfect memory making event – just for kids! Our team of exuberant elves will escort your children through 5 unique stations where they will experience the magic of Christmas. Visit with Mrs. Klaus for a special story time, then spend time creating, crafting and making memories! Finish your adventure with a stop to see Santa Klaus and take your own pictures to commemorate this magical moment.

HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Dates: December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19-23, 2018
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30 nightly
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

SANTA BREAKFAST & VISITATION DAY
Date: December 1, 2018

Location: Hower House, The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, Ohio
330-972-6909 | www.howerhouse.org
Reservations required.

Sanata will arrive sometime in the morning to visit with our breakfast guests and then stay through the afternoon for half-price admissions and to chat with our visitors.

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Lehman's
4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | website

Get in the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 3, at Lehman's Old-Fashioned Christmas open house. Enjoy product demos, food samples, live music, and children's activities at this annual, fun for all ages, open house. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

48th Annual American Holiday at
The Butler Arts & Crafts Show
Dates: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, December 2, 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown
330-743-1107 | website
This juried show features visual artists and craftspeople showcasing the best of their work. Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts in the beautiful surrounds of The Butler Institute of American Art.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH
Date: December 1-2, 2018
Time: Noon - 6PM
Location: Buckin' Ohio
8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, OH 44214 
www.buckinohio.com

oin us at the ranch for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Bring your family out to gather around the bonfire while sipping on hot cocoa. Walk through the live nativity; enjoy live Christmas music; experience a tractor-pulled hayride (weather permitting); celebrate the reason for the season.

Christmas in Zoar
Dates: December 1-2, 2018
Location: Historic Zoar Village
198 Main St - PO Box 621, Zoar, Ohio 44697

Experience all the joy and cheer of the season during Christmas in Zoar. On Saturday, December 1, and Sunday, December 2, enjoy musical entertainment, a juried craft show, tour the village, and more. While in Zoar, makes sure to visit Belsnickel, Santa, and Kristkind, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the village. On Saturday evening, attend a candlelight church service at the Historic Zoar Meeting House (Zoar United Church of Christ), followed by a tree lighting ceremony in the Historic Zoar Garden. Cost for Christmas in Zoar is $8/person and children 12 and under are FREE. Hours are Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., and Sunday, December 2 from noon - 5 p.m.

Dalton Holiday Festival
Date: December 1-2, 2018
Time: 9:30AM- 5PM
Location: Dalton HIgh School, Dalton, OH
website
Coolest parade in Ohio steps off Saturday at 2 PM, juried craft show, entertainment, and children's activities. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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Christmas in the Village
Date: December 1-2, 2018
Time: Sat 6-8:30 PM & Sun 1:30-4 PM
Location: Smithville Community Historical Society
website
The Pioneer Village will be decorated in the holiday style of the 1800s. Music and rides in the "Kid's Wagon." The Orrville Community Band will perform a Christmas Concert at 3 PM, Sunday. 

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CANDY LAND has gone WILD!
Dates: November 17, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Time: Noon to 5 pm • FREE
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas & New Year's Eve

Location: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
website

CANDY LAND has gone WILD! is an indoor, life-sized game board; set up like the iconic board game CANDY LAND, but with a "natural twist". As visitors draw a card, they become the game piece and move along the game board from space to space. As they play along, their travels take them through a beautifully decorated wonderland where they can discover the many natural wonders nature gives throughout the year.

The Sound of Music

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

CHANUKAH CANDLE LIGHTING
Date: December 5, 2018
Time: 5PM-6PM
Location: Maltz Museum Members
2929 Richmond Rd, Beachwood
216-593-0575 | www.maltzmuseum.org

Sponsored by the Friends of the Maltz Museum; Free & open to the public

Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Chanukah, also known as the miracle of lights, which historically took place in Jerusalem. Hear the story, sing traditional songs, make holiday crafts, and more!

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Date: Thursday, December 6, 7:00pm
Location: DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W, Federal Street, Youngstown, 330-744-0264
Presenting world-class Russian artists, hand-painted sets, Russian Snow Maidens, and jubilant Nesting Dolls – Great Russian Nutcracker brings the Christmas spirit to life for all ages.

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Theatre in the Circle presents A New Holiday Tradition: Musical Adaptation of Beloved Classic
The Gift of the Magi
Dates: December 6-9, 2018
Times: Thursday, December 6 7:30 pm
Friday, December 7 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 8 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 9 2:00 pm
Location: Judson Manor, 1890 E. 107th St., Cleveland, OH
website

Disney on Ice presents Frozen
Thursday, December 6 & Friday, December 7, 7:00pm; Saturday, December 8, 11:00am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm; and Sunday, December 9, 1:00pm & 5:00pm
Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front Street, Youngstown
Bring the whole family to see Elsa, Anna, and everyone’s favorite snowman Olaf on Disney On Ice presents Frozen.

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Home for the Holidays -First Friday Street Fest
Date: December 7, 2018
Time: 3-8PM
Location: Main Ave., Downtown Ashtabula
website
Take a ride on Jolly Trolley to a very special Christmas house or take advantage of Christmas activities around downtown.



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FIRST FRIDAY: NORTHPOLE ADVENTURES
Date: December 7, 2018
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: Cambridge Main Street, Cambridge, OH

Celebrate the Christmas season with costumed characters in various merchants in downtown. Santa and Mr. Claus and Miss Ohio will be in town to celebrate the fun! Register today for the festivities! Children who are pre-registed will make the reindeer handprint shirt craft, be able to write a letter to Santa, enjoy the make and take projects and goodies and visit with Miss Ohio and Santa!

FIRST FRIDAY - MAIN STREET WADSWORTH
December 7: A Victorian Christmas: Win the Window!
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Proudly presented by Main Street Wadsworth's Premier Sponsor, Clampco! The first Friday of every month in Downtown Wadsworth. Enjoy shopping, food, live music and art. Visit Facebook.com/mainstreetwadsworth

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Hale Farm & Village Lantern Tours
Dates: December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19-23, 2018
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30 nightly
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TOURS
Dates/Times: November 30th, Dec. 1st, 7th & 8th | 5pm-9pm
December 2nd & 9th | 12pm-5pm

Location: Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH 44843
419.892.2784 | website

Tour Louis Bromfield's Big House all decked out for the Holidays!
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and hot cider; you may even see Santa Claus himself.

Event Price:
$5 - Adult (ages 18+)
$3 - Child (ages 6-17)
Ages 5 and under FREE

Do not miss this thrilling opportunity to see New York City quality dance in Canton!  New York City Ballet principal dancer Sterling Hyltin in the leading role of Sugar Plum Fairy.

Runtime: 2 hours including intermission

47th Annual Christmas Candlelighting
Dates: December 1st & 8th, 2018
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location:
Historic Roscoe Village
600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH 43812
Admission: Free
website
Description:
Historic Roscoe Village cheers on the holiday season with its Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony. Share in the tradition of lighting the Christmas tree and participate in lighting your own candle as "Silent Night" is heard throughout the crowd. During the day, guests can enjoy visiting with Santa, taking horse-drawn carriage rides, listening to strolling carolers, tasting roasted chestnuts, sipping complimentary hot-mulled cider and cookies as well as many other holiday festivities.

History on Tap
Holiday: Cheers to Plaid
Date: December 8, 2018
Time: 1PM-4PM
Location: Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106

website

A Winter Wonderland: Murder Mystery
Date: Dec 8, 2018
Time: 7-10 pm
Location: BAYarts
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH, 44140
A grown up night out with festive food by Gertz Culinary, libations and an interactive mystery to solve. FEATURING local actors and a Holiday Sing-a-long. 21 & over please. Limited tickets.

Tickets on bayarts.net

Home for the Holidays, Fire & Ice Celebration
Date: Saturday, December 8 at 9 AM - 8 PM
Location: Chardon Tomorrow
100 Center Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Home for the Holidays is a community-wide celebration with local organizations partnering together to usher in the holidays for residents and visitors. In addition to annual favorites, like Santa at the Theater, horse-drawn carriage rides, uptown shopping, carolers, the hot cocoa bar and gingerbread contest--we'll be adding all our favorite elements from WinterFest! Live ice carving demonstrations, sled dogs, winter games on the Square, and the FIRE & ICE tower lighting will round out the days events.

BRASS BAND OF THE WESTERN RESERVE HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
Dates: December 8, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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ELF LABS
Dates: November 17 & 24, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
December 1, 8 or 15, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
Location: Castle Noel
260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

Elf Labs tickets go on sale October 1 @ 10AM.

Castle Noel is thrilled to announce the return of it's very popular Elf Labs for 2018.This fantastic and fanciful experience is the perfect memory making event – just for kids! Our team of exuberant elves will escort your children through 5 unique stations where they will experience the magic of Christmas. Visit with Mrs. Klaus for a special story time, then spend time creating, crafting and making memories! Finish your adventure with a stop to see Santa Klaus and take your own pictures to commemorate this magical moment.

BREAD MAKING
Date: December 8, 2018
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Lehman's
4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton, OH 44618
800.438.5346 | website

Learn successful baking techniques from seasoned baker and Kitchen Category Manager, Amy Murray. Amy will demonstrate how to make light, airy dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls and more – from mixing the dough to the right consistency to shaping into loaves or rolls. She will cover different types of bread and loaf pans, as well as the pros and cons of each. At the end of the class, attendees will sample the fresh bread served with Lehman's jams and jellies! Amy has been a part of the Lehman's team since 2010. She loves sharing her passion for baking with others, so don't be surprised if you leave this class totally inspired.

HERITAGE HOLIDAY
Date: December 8, 2018
Time: 1PM-4PM
Location: Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
wcparks.org

Join us to share some seasonal cheer at the farm's open house. We'll have carols played on the player piano, cookie decorating, ornament making, and other activities for the whole family.

Brunch with the Grinch
Date: December 8-9, 2018
Time: 11AM-3PM
Location: Rennick Meat Market
1104 Bridge St, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Please call Rennick Meat Market directly at 440-964-6328 for reservations. This event does book quickly and reservations are required!

Christmas on the Farm – White House Fruit Farm
December 8 & 9, 11am-4pm
White House Fruit Farm, 9249 Youngstown Salem Road, Canfield
Experience the Christmas season on the farm. Santa will bring his reindeer and sleigh for photo opportunities. We will offer a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh &  also offer wagon rides. Fires & smores for toasting will be for sale. Our Gift Barn will be stocked with local favorites & holiday items for sale.

6th Annual Holiday Stop & Shop
Date: December 8-9, 2018
Location: Liberty Aviation Museum
3515 E State Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

The show is FREE to the public to come out and shop the event in the museum main hangar!! Stop on out and check out the selection & special discounts at the museum gift shop! Shop local!!

DATE: Saturday, December 8th & 9th, 2018 ** We've made this a 2 day show!!!
TIME: 10am-4pm (Saturday) 10am-3pm (Sunday)
LOCATION:
Liberty Aviation Museum (Main Hangar)
3515 East State Road
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
(419)732-0234
events@libertyaviationmuseum.org

Facebook event page.

The Nutcracker Ballet
Date: December 8-9, 2018
Time: Sat 2 & 7 PM, Sun 2 PM 
Location: Performing Arts Center, Wooster High School 
website

Bring the whole family for a captivating holiday performance, featuring Wayne Center Ballet Pre-Professional dancers and professional guest artists. 

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THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
Dates: December 9, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

A Christmas Carol
Date: December 9, 2018
Time: 3pm
Location: BAYarts
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH, 44140
bayarts.net

Bay Village Community Players will present a Staged Reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Festive Refreshments available. Free.

O'CHRISTMAS TEA: A HOLIDAY BREAKFAST TEA
Date: December 9, 2018

Location: Hower House, The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, Ohio
330-972-6909 | www.howerhouse.org
Reservations required.
An elegant tea and delectable menu in the fully decorated Hower House Museum.
Cost$34 for adults, $23 for children ages 8-12.

Pre-paid registration is required by calling 330-972-6909

Revolution on the Ohio Frontier- Educational
Date: December 9, 2018
Times: 1pm-4pm
Fort Meigs Historic Site
29100 W River Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
website

Join us in the Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, and hands-on activities. While you're here, shop our museum store for unique holiday gifts! Site open Noon - 5:00 p.m. Event hours 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

$2 adults & students
Free OHC members and ages 5 & under
#fortmeigs, #history, #christmas, #perrysburg

Season of Gratitude with The Gathering Place reception
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 7-9pm
Location: BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH, 44140
BAYarts.net

BAYarts will partner with The Gathering Place to present small original works for sale by local artists and members of the community. The theme is gratitude and the holidays are the perfect time to celebrate all we cherish. The proceeds from the sale of this work will go to benefit The Gathering Place. The Gathering Place offers a wide variety of programs addressing the emotional, spiritual, physical and social needs of individuals and families currently coping with the impact of a cancer journey. https://www.touchedbycancer.org/
http://bayarts.net

Harry Potter Trivia Night
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 6PM-10:30 PM
Location: Barley House Akron
222 S Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308

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Is it Lev-eeh-oh-SAHHH? Or Lev-ee-OHH-sah?
How many stalls are in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom?
What street do the Dursley's live on?

The wizards and witches from Hogwarts take over Barley House Akron! Two shows!!!

Show 1: 6 PM - 8 PM
Show 2: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Free to play! All you need is one smart phone / tablet per team!
1st Place gets a chance at the Cash Cube to win COLD HARD CASH!
Barley Gift Cards to 2nd and 3rd!
Other prizes given out through the night!

GET HERE EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT!!!

THE NUTCRACKER
presented by The Cleveland Ballet
Dates: December 13-16, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

1940’s Radio Christmas Carol – Broadway Musical
Dates: Friday, December 14, 12:00pm; and Saturday, December 15, 7:00pm
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites (formerly the Dutch Village Inn), 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, 330-482-5050
All-new Christmas-themed Broadway musical with a talented 55+ senior cast playing all the roles. Sequel to “1940’s Radio Hour,” the hit show of the 2017 season. Produced by the Dutch Village Inn. For tickets, call 330-482-5050.

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HUDSON KRISTKINDLMARKT
Dates: December 14-16, 2018
Times: Fri 4pm-8pm | Sat 11am-4pm | Sun 11am - 4pm
Location: Downtown Hudson, OH

The first annual Hudson-Landsberg Kristkindlmarkt is an outdoor market featuring local vendors as well as vendors from our Sister City in Germany. Stop by for Old World ambiance while you shop including choirs, food, and drink. Be prepared for a visit from Krampus and St. Nicholas, too!

HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Dates: December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19-23, 2018
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30 nightly
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

THE COASTLINERS OF THE NORTH COAST MEN'S CHORUS
Dates: December 15, 2018

Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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ELF LABS
Dates: November 17 & 24, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
December 1, 8 or 15, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
Location: Castle Noel
260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

Elf Labs tickets go on sale October 1 @ 10AM.

Castle Noel is thrilled to announce the return of it's very popular Elf Labs for 2018.This fantastic and fanciful experience is the perfect memory making event – just for kids! Our team of exuberant elves will escort your children through 5 unique stations where they will experience the magic of Christmas. Visit with Mrs. Klaus for a special story time, then spend time creating, crafting and making memories! Finish your adventure with a stop to see Santa Klaus and take your own pictures to commemorate this magical moment.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Date: December 16, 2018
Time: 8AM-10AM
Location: Liberty Aviation Museum
3515 E State Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Pricing for the Breakfast: 
Children 5 years & under : FREE
Children 6yrs-14 years: $7.00 per person
15 yrs & up & Adults : $9.00 per person
Time: 8am-10am

Reserved tickets go on sale in October.

Advance tickets for the event are encouraged to guarantee seating & event inclusion. 

If you are not interested in having Breakfast with Santa and would like to just have your child meet Santa, we have the FREE Santa Fly-In going on the same day on Dec. 16th from 11am-1pm! Printed photos will be available for purchase or you can use your own camera. To learn more about the Santa Fly-In, please visit our other event page: 

Questions? Email us at marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org 
or call (419)732-0234

HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Dates: December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19-23, 2018
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30 nightly
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas
Thursday, December 20, 7:30pm
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 330-259-0555 | website
A Joyful Christmas featuring Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation, Jim Brickman, is sure to deliver the sound and spirit of the season with carols, classics, and original songs to make your holiday season merry and bright.

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis
Dates: December 22, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

6th Annual Selfless Elf 5k
Date: December 22, 2018
Registration begins at 6:30am
Race begins at 8:00am at the
$35 Advance Registration
$40 Day-Of Registration
Location: Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, Ohio 44307
website

Join us for our sixth annual Selfless Elf 5k on Saturday, Dec. 22. This will be an exciting way to embrace the season and wrap up our Holiday Campaign! Dress in your favorite festive holiday-themed costumes or running gear and run or walk the 3.1-mile course, beginning and ending at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

Big Band New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 8:00pm-midnight
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites (formerly the Dutch Village Inn), 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, 330-482-5050
Five-star steak and seafood dinner, dancing to the swinging Dave Banks 12-piece orchestra and your favorite songs sung live by Frank Sinatra tribute artist, Michael Sonata. Free “mocktails” all night. Midnight buffet, toast and live feed from Times Square.

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NYE in the FRE
Date: December 31, 2018
Location: Downtown Fremont
Fireworks at midnight.
For additional details click here.

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Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party
Dates: January 11-20, 2019
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Join Mickey and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Help follow magical clues in the search for Tinker Bell by visiting the spirit realm with Miguel, sailing the ocean with Moana and singing with Elsa. Become immersed in the fantastic worlds of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration!

TODAY'S BRIDE BRIDAL SHOW
Date: January 13, 2019
Time: 10AM-4PM
Location: John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Dates: January 15-20, 2019
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

NORTH COAST HARBOR ICE FEST
Date: January 21, 2019
Time:
Location: Between Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum, Cleveland, OH
Admission: FREE

Almost 30 ice displays will be set up on the walk way between the Science Center and Rock Hall. In addition, the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum will host FREE admission for the day. So bundle up and bring the whole family to enjoy our beautiful North Coast Harbor, where the city meets the lake in Downtown Cleveland!

CLEVELAND WINTER BEERFEST
Date: January 25-26, 2019
Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH

website

BIRTHDAY OF THE TREES
Date: January 27, 2019
Time: 1:30PM-3PM
Location: Maltz Museum Members
2929 Richmond Rd, Beachwood
216-593-0575 | www.maltzmuseum.org

$5 admission with registration, Free for age 5 and under & Maltz Museum Members

Tu Bishvat is a Jewish holiday celebrating a new year for the trees. Join us for birthday cupcakes, garden style crafts, and a “Who is on your family tree?” talk about roots, growth, and connections. 

She Loves Me
Performances: Feb 1-17, 2019
Times: Fri & Sat at 7:30PM| Sun at 3PM
Location: French Creek Nature & Arts Center
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18

Georg and Amalia, two headstrong employees of a European perfumery, quarrel endlessly on the job. But away from work, they're two lonely hearts, each exchanging tender correspondences with an anonymous pen pal who's a lot closer than they know! Charming and funny, She Loves Me is the perfect date during the month for lovers!

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

John Williams: Cinena's Greatest Music
CLEVELAND POPS
Date: February 2, 2018
Time: 8PM-10:30PM
Location: Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH

website

Severance Hall In the span of six decades, John Williams composed some of the most popular, inspiring and recognizable film scores in cinematic history. In this concert, you will enjoy many of your favorites. The variety of Williams' compositions in this concert will thrill you with their beauty, depth and originality, giving new insight into his true genius.

Available now by subscription only, call 216-765-7677. Individual Tickets go on sale to the public Sept 1st. 2018

CHER: HERE WE GO AGAIN TOUR
Dates: February 6, 2019
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

WINE, CHEESE, AND CHOCOLATE, DARLING
Date: February 9, 2019
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Akron Civic Theatre
182 S. Main St.,m Akron, OH 44308

Tickets

Celebrate life's little pleasures at Akron Civic Theatre's Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! This unique and immersive tasting event will showcase 45 different wines, both domestic and international. Patrons will enjoy wines from dry to sweet, white to red, champagne to port — and even a few of the trendy new "Outside the Bottle wines. Tastings will be paired with 21 different cheeses and chocolates presented by local purveyors. Elaborately themed tables will enchant guests, and recommended tasting flights will help everyone navigate to the wines they're most interested in trying.

MEDINA ICE FESTIVAL 2019
Date: February 15-18, 2019
Location: Downtown Medina, Ohio
website

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HONK
Dates: Feb. 15 & 22; Mar. 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm;
Feb. 16, 17, 23, & 24
Mar. 2 & 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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MONSTER JAM: TRIPLE THREAT SERIES
Dates: February 16-17, 2019
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live family entertainment, announced that Monster Jam Triple Threat Series will perform at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, February 17th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale NOW!
The season will bring motorsport fans to the edge of their seats with adrenaline-charged, high-flying, four-wheel excitement that is fun for the entire family.

"At the Movies" series with The Cleveland Orchestra
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Date: March 1, 2019 — Friday at 8:00 p.m.
Location: Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH

Tickets: Severance Hall Ticket Office, online at clevelandorchestra.com, or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111 or 1-800-686-1141.

Live fast, die young. Hailed as "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress, this groundbreaking 1955 American drama stars James Dean in one of moviedom's most influential roles as a rebellious teen in a new town, whose loneliness, frustration, and anger mirrored those of postwar teens – and reverberates more than 60 years later. Leonard Rosenmann's beautiful, dramatic, and angst-ridden score is played live to the film, which includes Academy Award®-nominated performances by Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood.

HONK
Dates: Feb. 15 & 22; Mar. 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm;
Feb. 16, 17, 23, & 24
Mar. 2 & 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
Date: March 2, 2019
Time: 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Location: E.J. THOMAS HALL, Univeristy of Akron, Akron, Ohio
330.972.7570 | Tickets

Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling's classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale of accompanied by the music of the Akron Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. Get ready to encounter a Dementor™, ride the Knight Bus™ and discover just who Sirius Black™ really is.

Finding Neverland

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

The winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash "captures the kid-at-heart," says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, "It's a must-see you'll remember for years to come!" Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award® winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan.

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Dates: March 9-10, 16-17, 2019
Time: 10am- 4pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about the process of creating maple syrup, celebrating a 200 year old Hale family tradition.

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Dates: March 9-10, 16-17, 2019
Time: 10am- 4pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about the process of creating maple syrup, celebrating a 200 year old Hale family tradition.

Little Women
Performances: March 29-April 14, 2019
Times: Fri & Sat at 7:30PM| Sun at 3PM
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

From their Concord, Massachusetts home in Civil War America, Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March plan their futures, but the present time is what they'll cherish forever. Woven together with each sister's unique flaws, hopes and dreams, the classic novel gets the musical treatment in this vibrant and stirring adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless celebration of a family unbroken by life's trials.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

The Phantom of The Opera in Cleveland at KeyBank State Theatre
Dates: April 3-20, 2019
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood:
The Scared Scriptless Tour
April 4, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. "Interactive" in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act… just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages!

TEN BELOW - The One Act Festival
Dates: Apr. 5, 6, 12, & 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Apr. 7 & 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

Local Visitor Bureau

In this full length ballet choreographed by Angelo Lemmo, experience Hans Christian Anderson’s poignant tale of a beautiful mermaid who dreams of becoming human.

Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes including intermission

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
A Live Action Spectacular
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Time: 7:30 p.m.

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

Based on the 2018 Teen Choice Award-Winning Animated television series of the same name, Miraculous transports fans to Paris, France where teenager, Marinette, fills her days with school, friends and daydreaming about her crush, Adrien. When evil Hawk Moth and his akumas strike, Marinette transforms into the crime-fighting superhero, Ladybug. She and her mysterious partner, Cat Noir, make up the ultimate dynamic duo, set to save the day! With the help of their magical pets, kwamis, they take the stage to harness the power of the Miraculous!

18th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend
Dates: April 26-28, 2019
Location: 3431 State Route 95

The 2019 theme will be, "PICK YOUR PATH" by exploring the Mohican areas trails by foot, bike, horse, and water. No place offers so many ways to explore the great outdoors in Ohio. The Mohican area has hundreds of miles of trails for many modes of outdoor travel. Over 88 miles of trails by Horseback, 25 miles of trails by Mountain Bike, 4 trails with Natural Waterfalls, and many more miles for hiking and traveling by scenic rivers. Be sure to mark your calendars and check back for details later. Lots of free family-friendly events for hiking, biking and more.

"At the Movies" series with The Cleveland Orchestra
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)
Date: April 28, 2019 — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH

Tickets: Severance Hall Ticket Office, online at clevelandorchestra.com, or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111 or 1-800-686-1141.

The Cleveland Orchestra
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Cleveland Orchestra Chorus

We are not alone! Written and directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a groundbreaking score by the legendary John Williams, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is one of the most treasured and influential science fiction films of all time. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss), is an ordinary man, an electrical lineman who experiences a close encounter with an unidentified flying object. Increasingly obsessed with this unexplained phenomenon, Roy is drawn to a series of seemingly random strangers, each of whom has come in contact with similar UFOs, eventually making his way to Devil's Tower in Wyoming, where he finds the answers he seeks and where his life is forever changed.

BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING
Biggest Week in American Birding
Dates May 3-12, 2019
Time: Hours vary
Cost: Fees vary
Festival Headquarters: Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon, OH 43616
website

A 10-day festival featuring some of the best spring birding North America has to offer. The festival features workshops, guided birding activities, field trips, keynote speakers, evening socials, and more.

Local Visitor Bureau

Something Rotten

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is "Broadway's big, fat hit!" (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is "The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!" (New York Magazine).

INTO THE WOODS
Performances: May 31-June 16, 2019
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

Cinderella goes to the festival, and marries the prince. Jack climbs the beanstalk, and steals the giant’s gold. The Baker and his wife are bestowed with a child…then what? In this imaginative and beguiling takeoff of familiar fairy tales, the real story begins once wishes have been granted, and the characters must learn to live with their “happily ever after.”

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

COSHOCTON BALLOON FESTIVAL 
Dates: June 6-8, 2019
Location: Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton
Free Admission and parking.
www.coshoctonhotairballoonfestival.com

THE SECRET GARDEN
Dates: June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm
June 9 & 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

Local Visitor Bureau

SOW & GROW FARM FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE
Dates: June 8-9, 2019
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

32ND ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - CRAFT BAZAAR
Dates: June 15-16, 2019
Time: Saturday 11AM-5PM |  Sunday Noon – 5PM
Location: The Jefferson Depot Village, 147 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH
website

Chug on over to the Depot,  Set up and Sell  your hand-crafted 
 treasures amidst historic 19th century buildings.
Strawberry Shortcake – Rootbeer Floats, 19th Century Building Tours
Quilt & Doll Show – in the 1848  “Church in the Wildwood”
Bandstand Entertainment Sat. 1pm, Live Music Sun. 1pm  - Kid’s Corner Games- Food 
Festival FREE  -  Guided Tours Available for $10.00/Adult, under 10 free
Antique & Classic Car Show – Sunday, 1 - 4pm    
50/50 Raffle

Local Visitor Bureau

MUSIC IN THE VALLEY FOLK & WINE FESTIVAL
Dates: July 13-14, 2019
Time: 10am- 5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Tour the beautiful Hale Farm & Village grounds while enjoying the sounds of local musicians and wines from Ohio based wineries.

TUCK EVERLASTING
Performances: March 29-April 14, 2019
Times: Fri & Sat at 7:30PM| Sun at 3PM
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

The woods of Treegap, New Hampshire beckon eleven-year-old Winnie Foster to escape her humdrum, small town life. Once within, she discovers a spring with a powerful secret, and a boy with a mysterious past. Pursued by a strange man in yellow, she learns the truth about the connection between the boy's family and the water, and is forced to make a decision with everlasting consequences.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

PEACE & MUSIC FEST 2018
Date: August 10, 2019
Time: Noon - 11PM
Location: Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 S. Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH
GoFundMe info.

Celebrate the amazing non-profit groups of Tuscarawas County (while acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival) at this one-day event on Saturday, August 10, 2019! Gather the generations of your family at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover, Ohio, for a day-and-night celebration of peace, music and the love and generosity of the residents of our county.

AS YOU LIKE IT
Performances: August 16-18, 2019
All Shows at 7:00 PM
FREE SHOW!
Location: Bacon Woods Amphitheatre
Vermilion River Reservation
51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089

Lovers in disguise, banished dukes and merry companions come together in As You Like It, Shakespeare's playful and poetic romantic comedy. Set in the dreamlike Forest of Arden, the Bard's whimsical discourse on the fun and folly of love is performed outdoors (and FREE!) at the Bacon Woods Amphitheatre at Vermilion River Reservation.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

MADE IN OHIO ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 30-31, September 1, 2019
Time: August 30th Noon - 5pm | Aug 31st & Sept 1st 10 am - 5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Live music echoes in the valley throughout this weekend as visitors shop from 160 vendors selling Ohio-made products including jewelry, pottery, glass, soap, quilts and a variety of unique fine arts. This weekend also features Handcrafted at Hale items and historic craft and trade demonstrations.

ZOAR CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Dates: September 6-8, 2019
Times: Saturday 9AM_9PM | Sunday 9AM-5PM
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar, Ohio 
330.874.2646 | website

FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
Date: September 28, 2019
Time: 7AM-1PM
Location: City of Akron, Ohio
Facebook event page.

We're celebrating 17 years on the Blue Line! The marquee event of the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy Corporation never ceases to amaze! Featuring the ultimate running experience throughout Akron's neighborhoods and downtown complete with a world-class finish inside Canal Park Stadium which will continue to feature the popular Finisher Festival on the field that has become our signature in the running industry.

Hale Harvest Festival & 5K Run
Dates: October 5-6, 12-13, 2019
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website