There’s so many holiday-themed events this weekend in Cleveland! Here’s what’s going on:

The Made in the 216 Holiday Shoppe Kick Off

Friday, November 29, 2013

4:00 p.m.

R/S Boutique

2078 West 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113

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Check out the kick off of the Made in the 216 Holiday Shoppe this Friday at R/S Boutique! The shoppe will also be open daily throughout the season. Click here for full details!

A Christmas Story

Friday, November 29 – December 22, 2013

Times Vary

PlayhouseSquare Allen Theatre

1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115

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Honoring the 30th anniversary of this beloved Christmas film, Cleveland Play House is bringing back A Christmas Story in this new production! Tickets range from $55 to $72 and can be purchased online here.

Glow at Cleveland Botanical Garden

Friday, November 29, 2013 – Sunday, January 5, 2014

Hours Vary

Cleveland Botanical Garden

11030 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106

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Hop aboard the Garden Express for a train ride through a beautiful, scenic route, all lit up with twinkling lights at Glow at Cleveland Botanical Garden. This is the perfect outing for children and adults alike–get in the holiday spirit with festive music, gingerbread house decorating, and so much more! Tickets are $12 for non-member adults and $8 for non-member children (free for Garden members!). Buy your tickets online here, or click here to learn more!

The Polar Express

Friday, November 29 – Friday, December 20, 2013

7:00 p.m.

Departs from the Rockside Station

7900 Old Rockside Road Independence

Another departure from Akron Northside Station

27 Ridge Street Akron, OH 44308

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The Polar Express is back starting this weekend! The award-winning book comes alive on a magical journey to the North Pole and back. All passengers enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie, and elves will read the story on the way to the North Pole to pick up Santa. This is the perfect Christmas event for the little ones! Tickets are $43 per person, ages 2 and up. Click here for full details and to purchase your tickets online!

The Rink at Wade Oval: Opening Weekend

Friday, November 29, 2013

Noon – 9:00 p.m.

Wade Oval

10820 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106

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It’s opening weekend at The Rink at Wade Oval! Lace up your ice skates and head out to Wade Oval this weekend. Admission is always FREE, and skate rental is just $3. Click here for full details!

Pigskin Classic

Saturday, November 30, 2013

8:30 a.m.

Blind Pig

1228 West 6th Street Cleveland, OH 44113

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A very fun 5K is happening this weekend: the Pigskin classic! Start out at 8:30 a.m. with a little tailgating, followed by the 5K run at 10 a.m, and then enjoy the Ohio State vs. Michigan game at 12:00 p.m. Registration includes race entry, t-shirt, timing chip, entrance into the tailgate party, and one complimentary beer. Day-of registration is $25. Click here for full details!

Huntington Presents Winterfest

Saturday, November 30, 2013

1:00 p.m.

Public Square

Cleveland, OH 44114

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Winterfest is always sure to put us Clevelanders in the holiday spirit! Make it a point to stop downtown this Saturday for this annual favorite. Starting at 1:00 p.m., you won’t want to miss the free horse-drawn carriage rides, the variety of Cleveland food trucks out and about, the Holiday Pop-Up Shop, and, of course, the holiday lighting ceremony. Click here for full details!

The 4th Annual Winter Wine & Ale Fest

Saturday, November 30, 2013

7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Public Square

200 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44114

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Check out the lobby of Public Square this Saturday after the holiday lighting ceremony for an evening of wine and beer tasting. Over 20 local craft breweries and wineries will be featured at this event, along with heavy tastings from some of downtown Cleveland’s best restaurants. Tickets are $60 per person and include tasting tickets, food tastings, take home glass, live entertainment, parking, and much more! Click here for full details and to purchase your tickets online before they sell out!

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago

Saturday, November 30, 2013

7:30 p.m.

Quicken Loans Arena

1 Center Court Cleveland, OH 44115

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Check out the Cleveland Cavaliers today as they take on the Charlotte Bobcats! Purchase your tickets on Flash Seats for as low as $11.90 a piece!