Northeast OH: Local holiday events to check out

Feeling festive? We've rounded up a list of local holiday events you won't want to miss. Whether you're looking for a market to do some holiday shopping, date night ideas or just looking for a fun way to get in the holiday spirit, here's your guide to all things merry and bright this December!

Northpole Adventure: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Date: November 8 - December 21

Trains depart at 5PM and 7:55PM

Location: Rockside Road station in Independence, OH

Cost: starting at $50

Details: Such a fun holiday experience for all ages. Take a ride through the North Pole for a new family tradition every year. More Details

Wild Winter Lights at the Cleveland Zoo

Date & Time: November 12- December 30, 5:30PM-9:30PM

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cost: Members: $21, Non-members: $24. Four packs available. (Double date night?!)

Details: Drive-thru or walk through options available, but highly recommend the walk through! Just grab some hot cocoa and it'll keep you warm. We love going to check out the new displays they have each year. It's surely an experience not to miss! More Details

The Naughty List: A Christmas Escape Room

Date & Time: November 23 - January 31

Location: Perplexity Games Escape Room, Cleveland, OH

Cost: $35 per person

Details: A perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Take a group to see if you can get your name off the naughty list. More Details

Playhouse Square - A Christmas Carol

Date & Time: November 23 - December 22, times vary

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cost: It depends where you sit, tickets start around $60. There are truly no bad seats!

Details: Perhaps one of my all time favorite traditions! The Playhouse Square district is a can't miss this holiday season especially going to see A Christmas Carol. Go witness the magic as a family, with friends, or for date night! LOVE this play and never disappointed! More Details

First Annual Sandusky Christmas Market

Date & Time: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays beginning November 29th

Location: Sandusky, OH

Cost: Free entry

Details: Local vendors, live entertainment, festive food and more. A perfect place to take the family and cross off Christmas gifts for all! More Details

Stan Hywet Hall

Date & Time: December 1-30, 3-8PM (grounds stay open until 9PM)

Location: Akron, OH

Cost: Weekday tickets start at $20 per person for adults, $9 for kids

Details: This gorgeous estate somehow gets even more gorgeous during the holiday season with 1.4 million lights illuminating the property. Enjoy a self guided walking tour, gingerbread cookies, beer, wine and hot cocoa. More Details

Magic of Lights

Date: December 4-January 4, 5:30PM-10PM

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH

Cost: $27 for standard cars

Details: Head out to the Cuyahoga Fairgrounds for this amazing drive-thru holiday lights experience! It's fun to squeeze a group into the car and don't forget to take the doggo! Our Maxy LOVED going to this! More Details

Quarry Hill Winery - Winter Wonderland Market

Date & Time: December 8, 12PM-4:30PM

Location: Berlin Heights, OH

Cost: Free entry

Details: A perfect girls day at the winery! Enjoy festive vendors for holiday gifts, tinsel hair wrapping, permanent jewelry and of course, a glass of wine. More Details

Gingerbread Making Party - Little Birdie Wine Nest

Date: December 12, 6:30PM

Location: Parma, OH

Cost: $45

Details: What's more fun than making a gingerbread house with friends?! Drink included with your ticket, plus prizes given away for best in show. Little Birdie Wine Nest is one of our favorite hang outs! See what else they have on the calendar for the holidays like Taylor Swift trivia, cookie swaps and holiday crafting! More Details

Quarry Hill Orchards - Merry Merry Market Barn

Date & Time: December 14, 10AM-2PM

Location: Berlin Heights, OH

Cost: Free entry, tickets to take part in activities: $15

Details: This family friendly event is perfect for the kiddos to get their picture taken with Santa, decorate cookies and participate in holiday crafts and an orchard-wide scavenger hunt. More Details

Home for the Holidays: Christmas Market at The Common Ground

Date & Time: December 14-15, 10AM-5PM and 11AM-4PM

Location: Medina, OH

Cost: Free entry

Details: The perfect place to shop local vendors for holiday gifts for everyone on your list and enjoy festive cocktails! More details

Bonus: Visit a holiday pop-up bar in the area!

What other local holiday events should we be checking out this holiday season?