# WinterLand Cleveland Thanksgiving Weekend Family Festival & Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Cleveland Public Square, 50 Public Sq, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Ages: All ages (Giant holiday tree lighting, outdoor ice skating rink, and live family entertainment) - Price: Free public festival admission; Ice skating rental and festive street food available for purchase - Organizer: Downtown Cleveland Alliance - Official page: https://www.winterlandcle.com/ - 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/winterland-cleveland-thanksgiving-weekend-family-festival-and-tree-lig--listing-e2997381bf4fdebd364fd444 ## About Marking the official start of the holiday season in Northeast Ohio, WinterLand Cleveland brings thousands of families to Downtown Cleveland's historic Public Square on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. The 10-acre park transforms into an illuminated winter wonderland with dazzling light tunnels, interactive gingerbread installations, and live family musical performances on the outdoor stage. Kids can lace up skates at the Cleveland Foundation Ice Rink, meet cheerful holiday characters, sip hot cocoa, and take photos next to festive ice sculptures. The highlight of the celebration occurs at sunset when the community gathers for the ceremonial lighting of the towering holiday tree, capped off by an exhilarating holiday fireworks display above Terminal Tower. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Public Square features broad concrete plazas, barrier-free pathways, and ADA-compliant ramp access around all event zones. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated event hospitality tents, accessible restrooms inside Terminal Tower concourses, and outdoor cafe terrace seating. • Age Suitability: Engaging for toddlers through grandparents, with specific youth entertainment zones and early-evening festival programming. • Sensory Tips: High energy, festive crowd buzz, and evening fireworks; quieter viewing spots with clear views of the lights are located on the north quad of the square. ## 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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