# WinterLand Kickoff on Public Square

> Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Public Square, Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Admission price not stated (programming includes giveaways; ice skating and food trucks separately)
- Organizer: Downtown Cleveland (WinterLand)
- Official page: https://winterlandcle.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Downtown Cleveland's free holiday kickoff on Public Square, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. From 3 to 8 p.m. there are live performances (including Da Land Brass Band and Natalie Vivino from WICKED), a Jingle Bell Tent with games and giveaways, fire pits with s'mores and hot chocolate while supplies last, food trucks and photos with Santa from 6 to 8 p.m. Trackless train rides run from noon (first at Cleveland Public Library, then on the Square), the Cleveland Foundation ice rink is open noon to 10 p.m., and Destination Cleveland's Illuminate CLE light show on the 50-foot tree starts at 5:30 p.m. and repeats every 30 minutes. Partners include the RTA Holiday Trolley, Cleveland Public Library's Story Walk and Kids' Book Bank.

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