2024 Christmas Connection is coming to I-X Center Nov. 22–24
Get ready to deck the halls with bags of goodies as you kick-off the holiday season at this year’s Christmas Connection happening Nov. 22-24 at the I-X Center. Northeast Ohio’s largest holiday market, produced by Beachwood-based Marketplace Events, has been a seasonal tradition for decades and features artisan gifts and décor from more than 550 vendors.
Along with great gift-giving finds, the new Tinseltown Train Area will enchant guests of all ages with its large-scale garden train from Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and model train scenes from Olmsted Falls Depot and MRRM Trains. Kids of all ages also won’t want to miss SantaLand and the chance to visit and take a picture with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves! Bring your letters to Santa and mail them in the Santa Mailbox or get your face painted and have a balloon creation made before heading to the main stage to enjoy your favorite holiday songs.
For those that want to be the first to shop, a limited number of early bird shopping tickets are available for Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Unwrap exclusive vendor discounts and enjoy limited priority shopping away from the crowds. Tickets are available for advance purchase online only. Doors will also be opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, two hours earlier than in previous years, for additional morning shopping.
2024 Christmas Connection features and attractions include:
The latest show information will be posted on ClevelandChristmasConnection.com, @IXChristmasConnection on Facebook, @ChristmasConnection on Instagram.
2024 Show Dates & Hours
Friday, Nov. 22 Early Bird Entry (Limited Tickets Available): 8 – 10 AM
Friday, Nov. 22 General Show Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, Nov. 23 • 8 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, Nov. 24 • 10 AM – 5 PM
SantaLand Hours
Friday, Nov. 22 • 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, Nov. 23 • 9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Nov. 24 10 AM – 4 PM
Along with great gift-giving finds, the new Tinseltown Train Area will enchant guests of all ages with its large-scale garden train from Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and model train scenes from Olmsted Falls Depot and MRRM Trains. Kids of all ages also won’t want to miss SantaLand and the chance to visit and take a picture with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves! Bring your letters to Santa and mail them in the Santa Mailbox or get your face painted and have a balloon creation made before heading to the main stage to enjoy your favorite holiday songs.
For those that want to be the first to shop, a limited number of early bird shopping tickets are available for Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Unwrap exclusive vendor discounts and enjoy limited priority shopping away from the crowds. Tickets are available for advance purchase online only. Doors will also be opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, two hours earlier than in previous years, for additional morning shopping.
2024 Christmas Connection features and attractions include:
- NEW! Tinseltown Train Area features a large-scale garden train from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and model train displays from Olmsted Falls Depot and MRRM Trains.
- NEW! Limited-edition Glam Bags valued at over $350 presented by America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago. Available for pre-purchase beginning Sept. 25th for only $99.99, while supplies last. The Glam Bag features 11 must-have beauty products, including a BaBylissPRO® Nano Titanium ™ Dryer valued at $95, Ergo Paddle Brush, Ulta Beauty New Heights Mascara, Cuccio Color Nail Polish and more, plus a Christmas Connection adult admission ticket. Keep the products for yourself or re-package them as gifts. Bag must be picked up during show hours.
- NEW! Designed for the beauty lover and those on your list wanting the latest trending beauty products, Christmas Connection has partnered with America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago to create the beauty feature area: Merry Christmas, Beautiful. For the first time, Cleveland consumers can shop beauty brands seen at the Chicago Trade Show including hair care, make-up and more. Get ready to glow this holiday season with the latest luxury beauty finds for everyone on your list.
- NEW! Flower Entertainment will provide face painting and balloon creations throughout the weekend in SantaLand.
- NEW! On Friday, November 22nd support The Greater Cleveland Food Bank by bringing 2 cans of vegetables to Christmas Connection and receive $4 off the general admission price.
- The spirit of Christmas will envelop guests as they walk down the decorated entryway to the tallest Santa in Cleveland – 30 foot – waiting to greet them!
- The holiday spirit comes to life with live entertainment on the stage where guests can relax and kick up their feet and sing along to festive entertainment.
- Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Elves in SantaLand. Kids can also bring their letters to Santa to mail in the Santa Mailbox. (Do not forget to bring your camera!)
- Kids can shop in the Sugar Plum Shoppe featuring over 3,000 pre-wrapped gifts (under $9.00 each), perfect for pint-sized wallets.
- Convenient Shop & Drop lets guests leave their purchases and pick them up when they are ready to leave. And when you pick up your purchases, make life easier and take advantage of gift wrapping for a donation. Donations to Prayers From Maria Foundation appreciated.
- Hero Day will be Sunday, November 24th. We invite all active military personnel, veterans, police, fire and first responders to attend the show free of charge. Simply present a valid ID at the box office. For your service and sacrifice, we thank you.
The latest show information will be posted on ClevelandChristmasConnection.com, @IXChristmasConnection on Facebook, @ChristmasConnection on Instagram.
2024 Show Dates & Hours
Friday, Nov. 22 Early Bird Entry (Limited Tickets Available): 8 – 10 AM
Friday, Nov. 22 General Show Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, Nov. 23 • 8 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, Nov. 24 • 10 AM – 5 PM
SantaLand Hours
Friday, Nov. 22 • 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, Nov. 23 • 9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Nov. 24 10 AM – 4 PM