In the midst of sorting through your Black Friday deals and your Cyber Monday steals, you may be interested in some Winter Holiday activities in the greater Cleveland area. This list is just the start of all the area has to offer; please share via Facebook or email if you find others that provide you and your family some fun adventures and treasured memories.
- November 25th & December 2 – Soothing Santa at Great Northern Mall. More information at https://www.shoppinggreatnorthernmall.com/event/Soothing-Santa-Photos/2145514958/
- November 28: Sensory Friendly “Carol” – A very special event for children/adults on the autism spectrum and their families. More information at https://www.greatlakestheater.org/event/sensory
- December 1: The Nutcracker Ballet – Sensory Friendly Performance. More information at http://www.northpointeballet.org
- December 1: Christmas Party for Individuals with Special Needs and Their Families. More information at http://www.stritaparish.com/
- December 1 – 16: Santa at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Accessibility requests can be made in advance. More information at https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/programs-events/2018/special-events/santa-at-the-zoo
- December 2: Sensitive Santa at Great Lakes Mall. More information at https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/pictures-with-santa/
- December 2: Caring Santa at Summit Mall. More information at https://www.simon.com/mall/summit-mall/stores/santa-photo-experience/stream/caring-santa-6043089.
- December 2: Soothing Santa Photos at South Park Mall. More information at https://www.shoppingsouthparkmall.com/event/Soothing-Santa-Photos/2145514968/
- November 17 – December 28: Toy Train Town & Gingerbread Village at Crocker Park. More information at http://www.crockerpark.com/event/toy-train-town-gingerbread-village/all/
- The Children Museum of Cleveland has sensory friendly rooms and resources. More information at https://cmcleveland.org/sensory-friendly-room/
- December 7: Near West Theatre’s Sensory Friendly Performance Beauty and the Beast. More information at http://www.nearwesttheatre.org/
- December 9: Adapted Story Time: For You and Your 3 to 7 Year Old Child – Lakewood Public Library. More information at https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Program-Guide-Fall-Winter-2018-2019.pdf
- December 13: Sensation Stations – Westlake Porter Library. More information at https://westlakelibrary.evanced.info/eventcalendar.asp
Remember most city centers (especially downtown Cleveland at Public Square – https://www.clevelandpublicsquare.com/what-s-happening ) have lovely light displays as well as many neighborhoods.
Share adventures and build memories!
Yours in Speech,
Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC
