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Community events are going strong this week. Let’s take a look at what is going on in and around the city this week.
Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling
The Cultural Gardens will be hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 8, from at 4 p.m. Join members of the Cultural Gardens Federation as they sing Christmas carols while decorating and lighting a Christmas tree. The executive director of the federation, Lori Ashyk, encourages the community to come out.
“It’s a great opportunity for families to kick off the holiday season at the cultural gardens,” Ashyk said. “They can take time to discover the different gardens while enjoying the event. We will also be giving toys and books away to children ages 2-12.”
Santa will be in attendance, and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. The lighting of the tree will take place at 5 p.m. This event will be held at Centennial Peace Plaza, located at 1051 Martin Luther King Blvd. For more information, click here or call 216-220-3075.
Queer the Halls
The LGBT Community Center of Cleveland will be hosting Queer the Halls on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This holiday-themed artisan market will feature more than 60 local LGBTQ+ artists and vendors. Queer the Halls will be held at two locations this year: the LGBT Community Center of Cleveland, at 6705 Detroit Ave., and the Near West Theater, at 6702 Detroit Ave. For more information, click here.
Passport to Little Italy- Holiday ArtWalk
Little Italy will be hosting a Holiday ArtWalk from Friday, Dec. 6, to Sunday, Dec. 8. Guests will receive a passport and map upon arrival. After visiting the participating vendors, drop your stamped passport off at the dropbox to be entered into a drawing for prizes. The Holiday ArtWalk will begin at 12018 Mayfield Road. For more information, click here.
Light up Lakewood
LakewoodAlive and First Federal Lakewood will be hosting the 18th annual Light up Lakewood celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a holiday parade, ice carvings, children’s games, food trucks and more. Light up Lakewood will take place in downtown Lakewood, at 14701 Detroit Ave. To view the full schedule of events, click here.
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