Public Square is one of the most festive spots in all of Cleveland at Christmas time! The prep work begins back in October to get ready for Winter Fest which kicks off the season with the tree lighting and fireworks the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It will remain lit and festive throughout the month! All the […]
Every year the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad transforms itself into the Polar Express. This week we took the train for a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs all throughout the year and offers many different trips through the Cuyahoga National Park, such Ales on the Rails and […]
Castle Noel is the largest indoor, year round, Christmas entertainment attraction in the US. The “castle” was created by Mark Klaus and is built in an old Methodist church in downtown Medina, about 30 miles south of Cleveland. It features props from Christmas movies like “Elf” and “Christmas Carol” to name a few. One room is […]
Back in 1851, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, OH became the first church in the United States to place a Christmas tree in the sanctuary. The church was located where Public Auditorium stands today. Reverend Henry Schwan began his tenure that year and being of German descent was used to Christmas tree in his […]
Have you visited Kringle’s Inventionasium in Tower City? The Inventionasium is an interactive and theatrical experience where you get to create, invent and build your own toy inside Mr. Kringle’s secret toy laboratory! Meet Santa’s wild and crazy cast of helpers who guide you through the experience. This is a fun and unique experience that […]
Cleveland was home to one of the largest retail districts in the country in the early 20th century. Six major departments along with many other retail establishments lined Euclid Ave from Public Square to Playhouse Square. At Christmas time they put on quite the performance in their display windows. Planning for the Holiday display windows […]
Each year the Allen theater in downtown Cleveland hosts the Festival of Trees. The lobby of the Allen is filled with a over 25 Christmas trees sponsored by various organizations and individuals, each uniquely decorated. There are even visits with Santa, special music performances and a lot of photo ops. The festival is sponsored by […]
Tours of Cleveland, LLC is proud to announce our Cleveland Christmas Tours are up and running. The Downtown Highlights Christmas Edition walking tour is a stroll down Euclid Ave that focuses Cleveland history specifically looking at the rich history of Cleveland’s famous department stores and their Christmas traditions. Included in the price of your tour […]
Christmas would not be complete without watching “A Christmas Story” on TV. Cleveland has a long history with the movie. A Christmas Story House is here in Tremont; they filmed all the exterior shots of the house for the movie there. Today you can visit the house for a tour, check out the museum and […]
Each year at the Allen theater Cleveland Playhouse hosts the Festival of Trees. The lobby of the theater is decorated with a over 25 Christmas trees sponsored by various organizations and individuals, each uniquely decorated. There are even visits with Santa, music and a lot of photo ops. Check out Cleveland Playhouse’s website for a […]
