Posted in Cleveland November 23, 2020 by

6 Virtual Holiday Events In Greater Cleveland You Won’t Want To Miss

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… and staying indoors is so delightful. Technology has changed the way we do things, and it has made it easier than ever to embrace the holiday season. If you’re looking for virtual tree lightings and online holiday events around Cleveland, you’ll be pleased to know that there are several slated for this year that you won’t want to miss. Make some hot cocoa, light up the fire, and cozy up under some blankets, because these festive events can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own living room.

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1. Winterfest 2020 Tree Lighting in Downtown Cleveland - November 28, 2020
Erik Drost/Flickr
Winterfest is the official kickoff of the holiday season in Cleveland, and it's a coveted annual tradition for many. This year, the lighting will be broadcast on WKYC Channel 3, so you can check it out from the comfort of your home. Rest assured that you can always swing Downtown to check it out in person after the big ceremony!
2. Winterfest 2020 virtual visits with Santa - Saturdays from November 28 through December 19
Erik Drost/Flickr
Santa Claus gets busy around the holidays, but he's set aside some time for virtual visits with Cleveland kids this year. Sponsored by Meijer, there's still time for you to schedule a call with the jolly old elf himself.
3. eVisit with Mr. Kringle from the comfort of your home - November 21 through December 24
Kringle's Inventionasium Experience/Facebook
The incredible team behind Kringle's Inventionasium Experience is known for having one of the best Santas in the U.S... seriously! Now, they're offering virtual visits with Mr. Kringle himself. Chat between two and ten minutes, either with a pre-recorded or live stream experience.
4. Virtual Visit to the North Pole - December 10
Fairview Park Recreation Department at the Gemini Center/Facebook
Hosted by the Fairview Park Recreation Department at the Gemini Center, there's now a chance to get cozy by your very own tree for a virtual reading of The Polar Express by none other than Santa Claus himself. Registration for this event is open now, and there's still time to reserve your child a special care package from the North Pole!
5. Light Up Lakewood online and virtually lift your holiday spirits - December 12 through 20
LakewoodAlive/Facebook
For years, locals have appreciated the incredible festivities during Light Up Lakewood. While the decorations are as impressive as ever, the 2020 event looks a little bit... well, different. This year brings nine days of daily livestreams on Facebook and Instagram that the whole family can enjoy from the comfort of home!
6. Write Letters to Santa this season - November 20 through December 17
Vanessa Vancour/Flickr
This one is not quite virtual, but it was too fun to exclude from this list. Have your kids type or handwrite a letter to Santa this year, because he'll have a mailbox set up in Painesville Square. Be sure to include a return address, because he'll write back! As long as you're not on the naughty list, this activity is a must.

Locals of all ages can appreciate these fun events… and grandparents and guardians everywhere will appreciate the opportunity to leave the car in the garage and avoid those Snowbelt-area roads! Which of these online holiday events around Cleveland are you most looking forward to?

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