Get a jump on holiday celebrating with a visit to Wade Oval and Holiday CircleFest from noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4.
Now in its 28th year, the event highlights the organizations throughout the picturesque and dynamic neighborhood. One of the biggest draws is the Holiday Market where visitors can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Here’s the schedule of events so you can plan your day:
Noon-7 p.m. – Skate on the fresh ice at The Rink at Wade Oval (free admission for Holiday CircleFest; tickets must be reserved at universitycircle.org/rink).
Noon-7 p.m. – Grab a bite to eat from one of Cleveland’s food trucks.
Noon-6 p.m. – Officers from the University Circle Police Department will be on Wade Oval, accepting donations for the Cops in the Community program. Proceeds will be used to purchase hats, gloves and scarves for local school children.
1-2:30 p.m. – Visit with Mr. Jingeling at The Rink at Wade Oval. As Keeper of the Keys for Santa, Mr. Jingeling will be passing out 100 keys to his first visitors.
1-6 p.m. – Watch ice carvers transform solid blocks of ice into works of art at the top of each hour.
1-7 p.m. – Shop for everyone on your list at the outdoor Holiday Market.
1-7 p.m. – Enjoy a leisurely ride around Wade Oval in a horse-drawn carriage.
2-6 p.m. – Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on RTA’s Holiday Trolley.
5-7 p.m. – Explore fire displays & winter lanterns.
University Circle Inc. has partnered with Ingenuity Cleveland to bring Phoenix Rising to Wade Oval. First created as part of the Cuyahoga 50 celebration in remembrance of the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire, Phoenix Rising is a testament of hope and rebirth. As the final chapter of Holiday CircleFest closes, Phoenix Rising is the perfect symbol for the rebirth of winter at Wade Oval with new experiences and events coming in 2023.
University Circle’s museums, including The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Cleveland History Center will welcome guests and offer holiday exhibits, activities, performances and shopping.
