Holiday Lighting Celebration & Weekend Events
Get into the holiday spirit and join us in Downtown Willoughby for the annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm*. Before we turn on the holiday lights, enjoy sounds of the season from various performers including:
Andrews Osborne Students (before ceremony ~ 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm)
South High Marching Rebels (before ceremony ~ 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm)
Edison Elementary 3rd Graders
South High Choir
Fine Arts Association
Savelli Dancers
Siren Song Quartet
Jimmy Mrozek
Additional events on Thursday evening include a Live Nativity, sponsored by Willoughby United Methodist Church from 6 pm – 8 pm. Tasty Treats in the Streets hosted by the Willoughby Kiwanis Club offers pulled pork sliders, walking tacos and chocolate-covered pretzels at the library administration building (former Citizens Bank) in downtown Willoughby from 5 pm – 7 pm. The annual Evening Lions Holiday Auction downstairs of City Hall to benefit the Lions Eye Care Program and community service projects starting at 7:45 pm (after the lights).
Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on stage after the lighting to greet the children. A line will form in front of the Chamber of Commerce building.
Other events that weekend includes:
FRIDAY | DECEMBER 6th
4 pm – 8 pm: Downtown Willoughby Holiday Stroll sponsored by the DTW Merchants. Each merchant will have their own holiday special and wonderful ideas for the perfect gift for everyone on you list!
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 7th
10 am – 5 pm: Downtown Willoughby Merchant Holiday Stroll – Day 2
10 am – 2 pm: Winter Market – Holiday gifts and crafts from some of your favorite Outdoor Market vendors at City Hall parking lot
11 am: Miracle on Erie St 5K – Jog into the holidays with this festive run/walk through the streets of Willoughby. Register Here
SANTA HOUSE:
Fridays | December 6th – 20th from 5 pm – 8 pm
Saturdays and Sundays | December 7th – 22nd from 2 pm – 5 pm.
Non-perishable food items will be collected during these hours to be donated to the McKinley Outreach Center
*Please note that the lights are not turned on at 7pm, but after all of the entertainment. The estimated time for lights is between 7:25/7:30 pm, but it varies slightly each year. Visits with Santa to follow.