Before the holidays become a blur of gift lists and obligations, make a plan to make them special. While long-held traditions like watching live performances of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol” certainly hold their place, why not break the mold and start a few offbeat holiday traditions with your friends and loved ones? Northeast Ohio has plenty of fun and entertaining options from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST CANDLELIGHT TOURS
It’s 1915, and mysterious happenings have driven away the Blackwood family’s household staff, just in time for the holiday season. Tour participants will arrive at the sprawling estate built by the wealthy Cleveland industrialist. As they wind through the mansion’s dark halls, they encounter unexplained noises, footsteps in empty corridors and strange sightings. True stories from Cleveland’s past weave together this holiday mystery. Contact Western Reserve Historical Society for reservations: call 216-721-5722 x1003 or email [email protected].
November 29 & 30; December 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 & 22
5:30-9 p.m.
Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd., Cleveland
($15-20)
ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE FESTIVAL AT THE GALAXY
This wine-tasting event showcases over 100 wines paired with culinary food selections from Executive Chef Jonathon Martin. Wines range in price from $10 to $100, ensuring that both new and familiar regions, producers, and varietals are offered. Showcasing some of the best wines available in Ohio, this event also features live music, cooking demos and auctions.
November 30
7-10 PM
Galaxy Restaurant, Steakhouse and Wine Room
201 Park Centre Dr., Wadsworth
($75)
ICONIC HOLIDAY LAUGHS… ALL WOMEN’S SHOW
Enjoy a night out with an all-women comedian line-up that will make you LAUGH, think, LAUGH, ponder, LAUGH and want to come back for more. (Ages 21+)
Friday, December 20
8:30-10:30 p.m.
ALEX Theater at The 9
2017 E. 9th. St., Cleveland
($10-50)
OLD SCHOOL ROCKERS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 2020
Rock in the New Year with the Old School Rockers Band. Start with hors d’oeuvres, then enjoy a buffet dinner before rocking out all night. Ring in the New Year with a champagne toast at midnight followed by pork and sauerkraut. Reserve a room to stay the night!
December 31, 2019 – January 1, 2020
6:30 p.m. -1a.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Canton
4375 Metro Circle Northwest, North Canton
