December Special Events

Head to Merwin's Wharf on December 31 for a one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve Celebration. Enjoy special family-friendly entertainment featuring a balloon artist, face painters, costumed characters, virtual balloon drop and more! 

Reservations are required with three seatings available: 

• 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Igloo rentals are also available for a $25 rental fee and 20% gratuity added to the final bill. 8 people max.

Beginning November 18, guests of all ages can celebrate the magic of the holiday season on foot or from their vehicle with over 1.5 million lights and the return of holiday favorites. Wild Winter Lights runs from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on select evenings from Tuesday, November 18 through Tuesday, December 30.

December 7

8:30 a.m.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Saturday, December 6

CanalWay Center

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn from a naturalist, meet a live eagle, play a game, see a nest, make a craft, and more at Eagle Weekend in Ohio & Erie Reservation.

Sunday, December 21

Watershed Stewardship Center

West Creek Reservation

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate the longest night of the year with a special night out at Watershed Stewardship Center! Enjoy a luminary-lit walk along the winter meadow paths while listening to a tale of winters past, then return to the nature center to warm up by the fire with hot chocolate and s'mores.