One of Cleveland’s most unique and beloved holiday events, Holiday CircleFest, turns 25 this year and the community is invited to celebrate.

Saturday, December 1
Outdoor activities abound on Wade Oval from 1:00-7:00 pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to shop at University Circle’s outdoor Holiday Market for gifts for the entire family, including jewelry, home goods, apparel, specialty foods, and more. The Rink will be open for skating, and other fun activities include horse-drawn carriage rides and ice carving demonstrations.

Sunday, December 2
Many of University Circle’s museums, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations open their doors free of charge for an unforgettable day of activities, make-and-take crafts, music and dance performances, and shopping. Most activities run from 1:00-5:30 pm., and University Circle Inc. will provide a free shuttle bus to take visitors to the participating locations.

On Wade Oval, the Holiday Market will be open from 1:00-7:00 pm. Other outdoor festivities include ice carving demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, and special hours at The Rink at Wade Oval from 1:00-7:00 pm. The event concludes with The Cleveland Museum of Art’s dramatic Winter Lights Lantern Procession at 5:30 p.m.

For more information on Holiday CircleFest, visit their website at www.universitycircle.org/circlefest.