Christmas on the Square
Christmas on the Square kicks off the holiday season with an afternoon of nostalgia, charm, and holiday cheer. Visitors can browse art and handmade items, shop at local downtown retailers, and visit with Santa. The day wraps up with a community tree lighting finale.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 All ages FREE.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Afternoon (no specific start time stated).
Neighborhood
Downtown Cleveland
Location
Tips & Advice
- Stay into the evening for the Community Tree Lighting at the corner of Broad and First Street, which is the finale of the day.
- Bring the kids in the afternoon so they can visit with Santa while you browse the art and handmade items.
- Leave time to walk around downtown and see the holiday window displays, decorations and Christmas lights that stay up all season.
- Dress warmly if you plan to stay outside for the tree lighting, since it's the evening finale on a late-November Saturday.
- If you want to enter a float or group in the December 5 Christmas Parade, use the parade entry form from MainStreet Cleveland.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Community Tree Lighting at Broad and First Street closes out the day.
Links & Contact
Run by Cleveland/Bradley Tourism Department
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Christmas on the Square?
You can browse art and handmade items, shop the downtown retailers and visit with Santa.
Can kids see Santa?
Yes. Visits with Santa are part of the afternoon.
How does the day end?
The day ends with the Community Tree Lighting at the corner of Broad and First Street. It's a family event.
Are there other holiday things to see downtown?
Yes. All season long, downtown has decorations, Christmas lights and holiday window displays.
Is there a Christmas parade too?
The Downtown Christmas Parade is a separate event on Saturday, December 5. It usually has over 200 floats and other entries, and there's an entry form for anyone who wants to take part.
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