# Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Winter Holiday Planetarium & Santa Visit > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 5 – Dec 19 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 - Ages: Ages 1-10 and their families - Price: $10 per participant for planetarium & Santa; free general building & nature exhibits - Organizer: Lake Erie Nature & Science Center - Official page: https://www.lensc.org/event/winter-holiday-planetarium/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/lake-erie-nature-and-science-center-winter-holiday-planetarium-and-san--listing-8e6199262b1dafaf079c604e ## About Nestled in the Huntington Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks in Bay Village, the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers a warm, intimate holiday experience away from commercial mall crowds. Families can attend the special 'Twinkle Toddlers' or family holiday star shows inside the Walter R. Schuele Planetarium, projecting shimmering constellations and festive northern lights on the dome overhead. After the show, children can meet native Ohio wildlife ambassadors in their indoor and outdoor winter habitats, including owls, turtles, and foxes. The program includes hands-on nature ornament crafting using pinecones, birdseed, and natural twigs, followed by a personal visit and keepsake photo with Santa Claus by the cozy stone fireplace. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Single-level building with barrier-free paved walkways and ramp access to the outdoor wildlife rehabilitation gardens. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms with baby changing stations and quiet reading corners in the nature discovery room. • Age Suitability: Ideally designed for families with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and young elementary school children up to age 10. • Sensory Tips: Calm, quiet community facility; planetarium offers dark but gentle starry projections; ideal for children who become overwhelmed in large, loud venues. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Crocker Park Holiday Tree Lighting, Walk-Through Tree & Santa Village](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/crocker-park-holiday-tree-lighting-walk-through-tree-and-santa-village--listing-d6cbd81f1cb8db6b1bd45316) — Nov 21 – Dec 24 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Crocker Park, Westlake · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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