Willoughby’s Favorite Holiday Weekend

It is all like a Hallmark Movie. Starting on the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, the Miracle on Erie Street Weekend marks the beginning of Christmas in Willoughby! Four days packed with family friendly events and activities to get you in the Christmas Spirit!

Scroll down to see the list of events for 2023 and mark your calendars to attend them all!

Everything Starts on Erie Street

Thursday - Nov 30th - 7:00pm

Downtown Willoughby

Join us for a spirit-filled night as we countdown to the Christmas season. For over 50 years this Willoughby tradition has kicked off the holidays with winter performances, a live nativity scene and a visit from the man of the hour - St. Nick himself!

The Annual Tree Lighting is a community celebration like no other!

Start your Holiday Shopping Early

Thursday - Nov 30th - 7:45pm

City Hall Basement

Come join the excitement of live bidding for all sorts of unique items from our community businesses. Every year the Willoughby Evening Lions Club holds the auction to raise funds for their efforts throughout the year. Make it a new tradition for you and your family after Tree Lighting.

Shop Small - Discover New Favorites

Friday - Dec 1st - 4-8:00pm

Downtown Willoughby

Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year again! The merchants welcome you to join us as we kick off the holidays with our Annual Holiday Stroll.

Twilight Shopping starts on Friday, Dec 1, from 4-8pm. The one night of the year the shops stay open late!

Saturday shopping starts 10am - 4pm the next day.

Each merchant will have their own holiday specials waiting to help you shop small this holiday season!!

Sweet Beginnings

Friday - Dec 1st - 5:45-7:30pm

David E. Anderson Senior Center

Join Willoughby Parks & Recreation for a fun filled evening of cookie decorating for the holidays! Each family will receive 1 dozen premade cookies with supplies to decorate and to take home. Also included is a pizza dinner. Family up to 4.

Program Fee: $35 / $30 Willoughby Resident
Additional family members are $5 each per person and will receive 4 cookies

Run (or Walk) into the Spirit of Christmas

Saturday - Dec 2nd - 11:00am

City Hall Parking Lot

Dress up like Santa, dress up like an Elf, and Elf on the Shelf or dress just as yourself! Just get out there run or walk through festive Willoughby!

Participants in the Miracle on Erie Street 5k receive a tee shirt, a finishers ornament, and two drink tickets to be used in any of Downtown Willoughby’s bars and restaurants.

Christkindlmarket

(Winter Market)

Willoughby

Saturday - Dec 2nd - 10:00am

38115 Euclid Ave (Old Bank Building)

More unique shopping opportunities, as our favorite Heart of Willoughby Summer Market crafters and small businesses set up shop inside one of Willoughby’s most historic locations. Come browse and we are sure you will find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list.

WE Library Holiday Programming

Saturday - Dec 2nd - 11:30am

WE Library - Willoughby Branch

Enjoy a day learning about the celebration of the holidays in different cultures. Join us at 11:30am to learn about the celebration of Hanukkah and its significance to the Jewish Community. Includes a Hanukkah craft.

At 1:00pm, learn more about the celebration of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. Also includes a Kwanzaa themed craft!

Shop Small - Day 2

Saturday - Dec 2nd - 10am-5pm

Downtown Willoughby

Come back again! The merchants welcome you to join us as we kick off the holidays with our Annual Holiday Stroll. Stroll through after your run!

Saturday shopping starts 10am - 4pm the next day.

Each merchant will have their own holiday specials waiting to help you shop small this holiday season!!

Holiday Craft Fair

Sunday - Dec 3rd - 9am-2pm

David E Anderson Senior Center

Join us Sunday, December 3rd from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm on the city's court in the Union Village Field House for our 2023 Holiday Craft Fair.

Enter through the David E Anderson Willoughby Senior Center: 36939 Ridge Rd. Willoughby, Oh 44094

$2 Admission
Children Free

Brunch with Santa

Sunday - Dec 3rd - 9am-2pm

SOL Willoughby

Spend the morning and into the afternoon with the North Pole’s most famous resident. Santa will be at Sol in downtown Willoughby from 9:00am to 2:00pm. So brush off those Christmas lists and enjoy brunch with Santa. Made to order menu with no buffet. Spots are limited. Reservations Required. No Walk-Ins.