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Small Town. Ice-A-Fair.
Ice-A-Fair - Saturday, February 7, 2026
In Vermilion, Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration! We head outdoors and enjoy everything Vermilion has to offer. Celebrating its 17th Anniversary, the event features over 50 ice sculptures created by Elegant Ice Creations, Cleveland’s top ice sculptors.
Visitors and residents alike will enjoy live demonstrations, a kids frozen play space, kids train rides as well as shopping, and dining at our local businesses.
A highlight of the day is when fire and ice combine in a spectacular chimney of ice set a blaze to music and fire dancing performers.
We wind down at the annual Melt Down Party where you will find warmth, raffles and yummy food and drink. Tickets available in advance to attend the Melt Down Party.
14th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival and Parade
Cleveland Kurentovanje’s Main Festival and Parade is free and open to the public.
Tickets are not required nor sold.
GENERAL TIMELINE:
Kurent Dash 5k runners can begin check-in and registration in the Main Hall beginning at 9AM. The race will begin promptly at 10AM.
The doors to the Slovenian National Home will open at 10AM for Festival attendees.
The Cleveland Kurentovanje Parade will begin promptly at Noon.
Following the Parade, the magic continues with musical performances on four different stages. Check back for a band and performance list soon!
Be sure to stick around until the end for the Pokop Pusta, which is our Closing Ceremony event at the festival.
Other Info:
All Parking is first come first served. There are a few parking lots in the area where you can park for free, as well as street parking. Please park at your own risk. Handicapped parking is available. See our Accessibility Section.
In order to make purchases at one of our Bar stations, you’ll need to purchase Kurent Cash Bar Tickets from one of our ticket stations. Food Vendors inside and outside, including food trucks, will not accept Kurent Cash tickets. They are cash or card only. We’ll feature traditional Slovenian food vendors as well as some of your local favorites. Check back soon for a list of Food Vendors servicing our event.
Bring the kiddos! We have plenty of activities ready for them in the Children’s Village, located in the lower level of Slovenian National Home, including Story Time with Teta Maria (Aunt Maria) and a Sing-A-Long with Stric John (Uncle John).
You’ll also have the opportunity to shop our Vendor Village, which complements the grassroots nature of this cultural event by celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of local artisans. Check back soon for a list of vendors!
Karneval | Fasching | Mardi Gras 2026
Join us for a night of fun-filled family friendly entertainment including music, performances, themed food, specialty drinks, costume contest, prizes and a glow in the dark dance party!
Doors open 5:00pm
Food Available 5:00-8:00pm
Entertainment 5:00-7:45pm
Costume Contest Parade 7:45pm
Dance Party 8:00-10:00pm
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Presale $5 available until 2/20-All Sales Final
At the Door $8
Children 12 & Under Free
Presale Tickets Available Online Only
Tickets include admission only to this fundraiser. Food sold separately.
Open seating.
Questions, email DKG@donauschwabencleveland.com
Geauga County Maple Festival
As the oldest maple festival in the United States, the Geauga County Maple Festival commemorates the production of pure maple syrup in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio. The festival is held annually during the last full weekend of April.
We invite you to join us for four days of engaging activities, delectable food, and a celebration of all things maple.
Highlights of the festival include:
Arts & Crafts Show
Bathtub Races
Various Concessions
Continuous Grandstand Entertainment
Historical Displays
Invitational Lumberjack Competition
Pancakes in the Park
Two Grand Parades
Pancake Eating Contest
Royal Pageant
Tug of War
Amusement Rides
Annual ‘Sap Run’.
In anticipation of the festival weekend, we invite you to participate in Tappin’ Sunday, where we will hold a ceremonial tapping of the maple tree on Chardon Square, offering attendees a chance to taste the season’s first maple stirs.
We look forward to celebrating this cherished tradition with you!
Ride Information:
Wristbands: $25 for ALL-DAY access to ALL rides.
Individual Tickets: $1.25 per ticket OR 20 tickets for $20 OR 40 tickets for $40.
City of Solon | Lunar New Year Celebration
Join the City of Solon as we host our 4th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on January 31 from 12 PM – 4 PM at the Solon Community Center.
Lunar New Year is a cherished tradition celebrated by millions around the world, symbolizing new beginnings, family unity, and the sharing of good fortune. By celebrating together, we honor cultural traditions, promote inclusivity, and strengthen community connections.
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, also known as the Red Horse Year, which foretells heightened activity, rapid progress, and transformative opportunities ahead.
Wishing you Xīnnián hǎo — New Year Goodness!
This event is FREE to attend!
Love Monsters - Cookie Time with Kids!
Join for a fun and kid-friendly cookie decorating experience!
This special class is designed for young decorators and their grown-ups to enjoy together. You’ll work side-by-side as each participant decorates their own set of 3 themed cookies using beginner-friendly techniques like outlining, flooding, and simple piping.
In this class, we’ll decorate the sweetest little Love Monsters — perfect for Valentine’s fun with your kiddo!
Your registration includes:
Admission for 1 adult + 1 child
3 cookies for each person
All icing, tools, and supplies
Bakery boxes to take your cookies home
A fun, relaxed, and family-friendly atmosphere
Cost: $70 (covers 1 adult + 1 child)
Additional Kids: You may add up to 2 extra children for $30 each. Each additional child will receive their own set of 3 cookies, icing, tools, and a bakery box.
Recommended Ages: Kids 5+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult)
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
Crocker Park Ice Festival
Hathaway Brown Presents: Crocker Park Ice Festival
Celebrate the magic of winter at Crocker Park during our annual Ice Festival, presented by Hathaway Brown! From Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1, experience a weekend filled with shopping, dining, and incredible seasonal fun.
Stroll through stunning large 3D ice displays that make the perfect backdrop for photos, and watch talented artists bring frozen masterpieces to life during live ice sculpture demonstrations. Enjoy heartwarming live music as you explore the festival, and browse unique offerings from local vendors and more.
The festivities kick off Friday at 5 PM and continue all weekend long. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the beauty of winter and create unforgettable memories with family and friends!
Location: Crocker Park, Westlake, OH
Learn more: crockerpark.com/icefestival
Downtown Akron Frost Fest
Downtown Akron Partnership presents the inaugural Downtown Akron Frost Fest, featuring an afternoon of winter fun, ice sculptures, a hot cocoa crawl, live music, and more throughout the neighborhood. Many of the activities are free to enjoy, while others are paid. More details are coming soon.
Visitors are encouraged to visit businesses across the neighborhood to try free crafts and activities, hear live music by local musicians and enjoy a hot cocoa and cookie crawl.
Activity will be clustered at Lock 3, near Main & Exchange Streets, on Mill and Summit Streets, and in the Northside District.
Lock 3
LOTS is happening on the Lock 3 block! Take photos with Olaf at Akron Children's Museum, meet Anna and Elsa (and try a special ice cream flavor) at Chill Ice Cream, see a magician at Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders, and visit a balloon artist at Ilić Café.
Plus, at Lock 3, we'll have a very special live ice-carving demonstration, where sculptors will be creating ice sculptures every hour on the hour (12, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm).
Main/Exchange
Stop into Boiling House and Missing Falls Brewery to hear some live busking by local musicians from 2 to 4 pm.
Mill/Summit
Enjoy a candle-making activity at Street Craftery, and live music by Victor Samalot at El Patrón from 12 to 2 pm.
Northside District
Visit Jilly's Music Room to hear Rachel Roberts from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.
Popcorn Ball Drop
Pre-Party: 10:00 PM–12:00 AM
Ball Drop: Midnight
Celebrate the year’s end with a family-friendly pre-party and watch the giant popcorn ball drop at midnight to welcome 2026!
Noon Year's Eve on Lady Caroline
Welcome the New Year without losing sleep aboard Lady Caroline’s family friendly Noon Year’s Eve cruise featuring lunch, a DJ, countdown and sparkling toast at noon!
Noon Year's Eve at Willowick Library
WE can’t wait to ring in 2026 together! We’ll read, dance and craft to celebrate the end of 2025!
Noon Year's Eve at SouthPark Mall
Celebrate the last NOON of 2025 with us during our Noon Year's Eve Celebration on December 31st from 11:00am-1:00pm in Center Court!
Kid's 10 and under are encouraged to join the festive event as we welcome 2026 (a little early).
What to expect:
RealPopFusion Noon Year's Eve countdown show filled with games, entertainment, prizes, and more!
Kid's Characters, wax hands, airbrush tattoos, etc.
Followed by a balloon drop at the stroke of NOON!
Noon Year's Eve at Cleveland Heights Community Center Ice Rink
Get a family-friendly head start on welcoming 2026 with a countdown and balloon drop, ice skating, face painting, raffles, games, floor hockey, and more!
Admission $10
Noon Year's Eve at Altitude Trampoline Park
Join us for a Noon Year’s Eve Celebration from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Ticket includes: 2 Hours of Jumping, Balloon Drop with prizes, Sparkling Cider Toast & Noisemakers. Come join the fun! Limited to first 100 jumpers.
Noon Year's Eve at Swings-N-Things
Ring in the New Year at Swings-N-Things for the annual Noon Year's Eve Event!
This event is perfect for kids with a balloon drop just before noon!
Ticket includes:
Unlimited game play (no tickets/prizes will be won)
Unlimited Kids Korner (10 and under w/socks)
$5 gameplay certificate
PLUS a NYE count down and balloon drop at 11:45am
Early bird tickets ordered by 12/25/2025 are $15/person.
Regular admission tickets are $20 and must be purchased by noon on 12/30/2025.
Tickets required for each person who will be playing games. Adults supervising do not require a ticket. Doors open at 9am for younger guests.
Event is brought to you by Girl Scouts of Olmsted Falls, Service Unit 716.
Advanced ticket purchases required. Event sells out every year! DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER. No ticket sales at the door! Your name will be on a list at the door. Please bring your emailed receipt as proof or purchase.
Noon Year's Eve at Tower City
Say goodbye to 2025, while partying like it’s 2026! This FREE family event will get you ready for the ultimate countdown.
Enjoy a variety of fun activities, from a dance party hosted by Rock the House Entertainment to superhero and princess character meet and greets!
Other activities include:
The "Story" Slide
VR Experience
Balloon Twisters
Face Painters
Sock Skating Rink
Obstacle Course
And more!
Stay connected to the fun with giveaways, a sensory play area, and crafts for all ages. Make sure to decorate your New Years hat craft in time for the countdown as 6,000 colorful balloons are dropped from the ceiling!
Out with the old and in with the NOON—come celebrate with us!
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noon-years-eve-at-tower-city-tickets-1969884600869
Noon Year's Eve Family Celebration at North Olmsted Library
Ring in 2026 with a story, craft and dancing! Please register as a family.
Noon Year’s Eve Family Party at Wickliffe Public Library
Too little to stay up ‘til midnight? No problem! Join us at the library for a Noon Year’s Eve Party, where we’ll countdown to noon instead – with lots of fun along the way! Registration Required. To register, call 440-944-6010 or click above.
Sensory Friendly Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at North Ridgeville Library
Ring in 2026 with a celebration meant for children who need a quieter, less crowded and sensory-friendly environment. Preregistration required.
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Celebrate the 4th day of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa, with the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers.
Santa Skate!
Celebrate the holiday season on the ice with the Cleveland Ice Storm Skating Club! This festive community event is open to all ages and all skating abilities. Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit, and come glide into the holidays with us!
Enjoy two full hours of open skate, including:
Free skate rental
Free “Bobby the Seal” skate aids for younger or new skaters
A visit from Santa
Holiday games
Plus even more festive surprises throughout the event!
North Pointe Ballet "The Nutcracker"
North Pointe Ballet continues celebrating a decade of accessible ballet with its 10th Annual production of "The Nutcracker."
Young Clara will once again invite us inside her imagination with "The Nutcracker," a beloved tradition since 1892. There are epic battles, professional dancers, and displays of heartwarming joy as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince make their way to the Land of the Sweets.
North Pointe Ballet’s production of "The Nutcracker" is an imaginative staging unlike you’ve ever seen before. The holiday classic is brought to life through use of integrated live verbal and sign language narration that guides the audience through the story and enchants all ages with thrilling theatrical elements and colorful larger-than-life sets and costumes. Your whole family will enjoy NPB's approachable adaptation of this holiday classic.
Donte's Gift Express Family Fun Day
Unwrap the joy of family and celebrate the season with a day full of holiday cheer and family fun! Join us for a free community event featuring festive activities for kids, exciting family gift giveaways, and a chance to win a shopping spree.
Enjoy live holiday performances and music from Radio One as we come together to share the joy of the holidays.
Live Performances on the DGE Main Stage
Free Family Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus
A gift for every family
Intergenerational activities for the family, including virtual reality experiences, sock skating, and more
Special performance by the Shaw High School Marching Band
Crafting Kindness: Home for the Holidays at moCa Cleveland
Free, family-friendly holiday fun! Enjoy card-making, festive treats, and cozy seasonal film screenings during Crafting Kindness at moCa.
FREE for all to attend
Join artist Erykah Townsend for a free afternoon of drop-in, festive art-making, treats, movies, and coming together for the holidays.
🎬 Take in a special 25th anniversay screening of the film Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey.
Screening #1: 12PM
Screening #2: 2:30PM
✨ Create your own custom greeting cards for someone special.
🍬 Share a snack at the seasonal treat bar with hot cocoa and sweet surprises for all ages.
🎨 Then stay as the artist shares the inspirations behind her exhibition "Happy" Holidays, now at moCa.
Come cozy in pajamas or bundled in your wintry warmest. Bring a blanket or pillow to camp out in front of the movie screen. This event is the perfect way to slow down, connect, and celebrate with loved ones during the holiday season.
Crafting Kindness is co-presented by moCa Cleveland and Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio.
moCa Saturday Family Fun supported by PNC.
Winter Wonderland
Meet us in Central Park for our Winter Wonderland event! Train rides, hot cocoa, Santa visits, live ice sculpting and more all to benefit Workshop of Wishes. Grab your coat and hat, and come to Pinecrest for an afternoon of winter fun.
The Light of Kinara: A Kwanzaa Celebration by Djapo Cultural Arts Institute
December 19, 2025 - December 21, 2025
7:30pm, Fri/Sat and 3pm, Sun, Gordon Square Theatre
For this production, we offer four ticketing options:
1. General Admission
Adult: $30
Senior: $25
Student: $20
2. Choose-What-You-Pay General Admission (Limited)
Rush, day-of tickets available in person only at the door on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 6pm (2pm on Sunday). Total of 20 $1 & $10 tickets available per performance.
3. Reserved Seating: $50
Preferred seats in rows close to stage.
4. Tables: $200
Four seats per table. Tables must be purchased as a whole. Includes one bottle of wine at table.
To cut down on high no-show rates, in the event of a sold-out performance, tickets sold at $1 and $10 that are not scanned at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled performance time will be released for resale. All other tickets are subject to resale if not picked up by showtime. Purchase tickets at cptonline.org or 216.631.2727 ext. 501.
All ticket exchanges are made at CPT's discretion and are not guaranteed. Exchange requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled performance time by calling or emailing the box office. Exceptions to this rule may be made at CPT's discretion for valid circumstances.
This vibrant performance guides viewers from an invocation of unity to a final reflection on faith. It is more than a celebration of Kwanzaa—it is a powerful reminder of the enduring light within us all, a light that shines brightest when we come together as a community, honoring our heritage and illuminating a future grounded in shared values. The celebration features spoken word, music and dance.
Photo by Steve Wagner
The Gordon Square Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Sleigh Rides at Kamm’s Plaza
The Sleigh Rides are back at Kamm's Plaza this Holiday Season! You have two more chances to enjoy complimentary sleigh rides at the Kamms Plaza Shopping Center, courtesy of Carriages of Cleveland.
- Friday, December 12th; 6pm-8pm
- Friday, December 19th; 6pm-8pm
Plus, there will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus each night!
Note: Inclement weather, such as heavy rain or ice, will stop the sleigh rides.
5th Annual Weekend with the Grinch
Join Us for Our 5th Annual Weekend With the Grinch!
Get ready for three magical nights of Christmas fun as we welcome the green man himself to help spread holiday cheer!
December 19th, 20th & 21st
6:00–9:00 PM
FREE for all ages
Stroll through and enjoy our Christmas light display, shining bright with holiday magic.
Indulge in our bake sale filled with sweet treats made with love.
Bring the whole family to snap a picture with the Grinch, share some laughs, and dive into the Christmas spirit. It’s a joyful tradition you won’t want to miss!
This year, all donations collected will support the Brasse family as 7-year-old Evan bravely battles stage 3 kidney cancer. Your generosity will help bring warmth and hope to their holiday season.
Come celebrate, give back, and make memories that warm the heart.
Last Minute Market at 78th Street Studios
Cleveland Bazaar is bringing back our Last Minute Market! We'll be part of the Third Friday art walk on Friday night then offer you ONE LAST CHANCE to shop local + handmade for holiday on Saturday. You'll find us on the lower Ramp level.
Bazaar got our start here at 78th Street Studios and we consider it our home. Shop with over 50 Bazaar makers as well as an entire building of resident artists whose studios will be open. We'll have food trucks outside and food inside the building to keep you going as you shop.
Show hours:
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday
As always: free admission!
Menorah Lighting at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
The Fromovitz Chabad Center is back at the Village of Woodmere for their highly anticipated annual Menorah Lighting ceremony on Monday, December 15th, 2025! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with festive lights, delicious food, live music, dancing, and so much more. The celebration kicks off with the Menorah lighting, setting the perfect tone for a spirited community gathering you won’t want to miss!
Menorah on Mayfield
No RSVP required.
Park in the Lyndhurst City Hall Parking lot. 5301 Mayfield Rd.
Please join us outside for the lighting, followed by refreshments and celebration inside the fire station garage. This event is Free, donations are greatly appreciated. Chabadfamilycenter.org/donate.
For more information about the holiday of Chanukah please click here
To become a partner for the Menorah on Mayfield please click here.
For any questions, please e-mail Info@chabadfamilycenter.org
Menorah at the Falls
THE EVENT BEGINS AT RIVERSIDE PARK
5pm: Enjoy a fire show and hot drinks. 🔥
5:30pm: Menorah lighting and a Gelt Drop, with Chanukah treats raining down from a fire truck! 🚒
📍 Riverside Park, Chagrin Falls Main Street
THE PARTY CONTINUES AT CHABAD
After the lighting, the celebration continues up the street at Chabad at the Falls.
Hot latkes and donuts, children's activities, and more Chanukah fun for all ages.
📍 Chabad at the Falls | 100 N Main Street, Suite 100
Chanukah Celebration 2025
Join the annual grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration!
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 14. 4:00PM
Indoor party, followed by outdoor lighting!
WHACKAMOLE • BALLOON GELT DROP
Latke bar ︱Doughnuts︱L’chaims
Arcades ︱Chanukah activities & crafts
Fun for all ages!