Lights, poinsettias, trees, and "A Christmas Carol" -- all are Cleveland Christmas traditions. Check out the top Northeast Ohio holiday events. (updated for 2008)
Candyland at Penitentiary Glen
Step into the classic boardgame "Candyland" with this popular holiday attraction. You can visit the lollipop forest and the peppermint woods and see memorabilia from the favorite Cleveland shopping mecca of old, Halle's Department Store. Admission is free. Candyland will be open every day from November 22, 2008 to January 4, 2009, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, from noon to 5pm.Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concerts
The Cleveland Orchestra and Orchestra Chorus present a series of holiday concerts each year, featuring all of the old, favorite carols. In 2008, the concerts will be December 12-23 at Severance Hall. Ticket prices vary.Country Lights at Lake Farmpark
For the holiday season, Lake Farmpark becomes a winter wonderland with horsedrawn wagon rides through the festive landscape, a Santa's workshop for kids, a grove of decorated trees in the visitors' center, and frequent visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 2008 dates are November 30 to December 5 - 23. Admission is $5 - 7 and tickets go on sale October 31. Call 880 366-FARM for more information."A Christmas Story" at the Cleveland Playhouse
(courtesy of the Cleveland Playhouse)
The perennial holiday classic, based on the film that was shot right here in Cleveland, comes to the Playhouse's Bolton Theater November 28 to December 21 (2008). It's a heart-warming comedy that's fun for the whole family.
