Tree Lighting is our biggest event of the year so we wanted to be sure that your have all the answers you might need to any questions leading up to the event.
Browse the frequently asked questions below to see if they help answer your questions, or you can email us at [email protected] with your inquiry and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
You can also view the Tree Lighting event page for more info. >> Click Here
Crocker Park Tree Lighting takes place on Saturday, November 19th.
The schedule of events for the day is:
12PM – Crocker Park Holiday Experiences Open
• Cleveland Monsters Ice Skating Rink
• SHOP LOCAL at Santa’s Village & Holiday Market
• Lake Ridge Academy Santa’s Sleigh
• Crocker Park Marquee presented by Budget Heating & Air Conditioning
• Snowflake Garden presented by Devon Oaks Assisted Living
12-4 PM – Live performers will take to the East Park Stage
• 12-2PM – Hip to That performs a mix of rock, pop, and holiday favorites
• 3-4PM – The Dance Step
4-7PM – Live performances on the Main Stage
• 4:00PM – The Workshop Dance + Fitness
• 5:30PM – Hayden Grove
• 6:30PM – Jen Toohey from Star 102 & Joe Toohey from Fox 8
• 6:40PM – Spectacular Party Entertainment Carolers Perform
7 PM – Grinchmas Party with Santa & Holiday Character Performance
8PM – Santa Lights the 50ft Dancing Tree
8-9PM – Holiday Character Meet & Greets
8-10PM – Photos with Santa in Santa’s Village & Holiday Market
Buddy the Elf & Jovie from Elf
Anna, Elsa, Kristoff & Hans from Frozen
The Grinch, Cindy Lou-Who, The Mayor of Whoville & Martha May-Who
Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus
There are a limited number of metered spots available during Tree Lighting, your best bet is to arrive early and park in one of our 7 free parking garages. They are located throughout property. Don’t forget the American Greetings Garage & Parking lot which are located on the southern end of property but has a ton of parking available.
The Detroit Road Garage will have a special event rate of $10 attached to it for the evening of the event, you will pay upon entry and then have easy exit access at the end of the night.
As garages fill up, Crocker Park Security will close them down and route the public to the open and available garages. We also encourage people to carpool and rideshare to help reduce traffic on property.
Yes – immediately after the Tree Lighting, characters will be available for meet & greets and photos.
• The Frozen cast will be located near the Snowflake Garden in West Park until 9:00PM
• The Grinch cast will be located on the Grinch’s stage in East Park until 9:00PM
• Buddy the Elf & Jovie will be inside Santa’s Village near Santa’s Sleigh until 9:00PM
• Santa & Mrs. Claus will open their lines for photos inside Santa’s Village & Holiday Market until 10:00PM
Food Trucks will be serving food from 5-8PM located on Main Street just south of the Christmas Tree.
• Fired Up Tacos
• CLE Cookie Dough Co.
• Swenson’s
• King Tut Street Food
• Samurai Dynasty
• Smoky Sweet Soul
• Eddie’s Famous Cheesesteak
• Cheesy Dave’s
• Zuzu’s Chocolates
Yes! Crocker Park is bringing the holiday cheer all season long including:
• Santa’s Village & Holiday Market
• Photos with Santa, presented by Stack Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
• Grinchmas Throne & Live Shows every Sunday at 1pm & 3pm, presented by Urban Air
• Hometown Vendors Holiday Market
• Polar X Ornaments & Gifts
• Guest Services for Gift Cards, Train Tickets, Maps and Information
• Serpentini of Westlake Express Train
• Santa’s Sleigh, presented by Lake Ridge Academy
• 50ft Tree Nightly Light Show, presented by Westlake Plastic Surgery
• Crocker Park Marquee for holiday photos, presented by Budget Heating & Air Conditioning
• Holiday Street Lights, presented by Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
• Cleveland Monsters Ice Skating Rink
• Snowflake Garden, presented by Devon Oaks Assisted Living
View the full list at: crockerpark.com/holidayexperiences
Photo Ops
Snap some selfies or get a few group shots with friends and family to commemorate your time here at Crocker Park. Keep an eye out for cool photo ops all across the property.
Fitness Loop
Get those steps in and close those rings along Crocker Park’s 1-mile Fitness Loop, where you can shop, dine, and get active all at the same time! Starting point is located in front of Buy Buy Baby.
Fire Place presented by Budget Heating & Air Conditioning
Warm up with friends and family while enjoying a relaxing time by the Fire Place presented by Budget Heating & Air Conditioning.
Located in East Park near our food kiosks.
Checkers Park presented by Julie Billiart Schools
Challenge a friend to a fun game of oversized checkers on our larger than life board presented by Julie Billiart Schools.
Located in East Park near our food kiosks.
Splash Pad presented by Lake Ridge Academy | May 27th – Sep 5th
Cool off with the little ones all summer long at our award-winning outdoor Splash Pad presented by Lake Ridge Academy.
Located in West Park in front of Crepes in the City.
Express Train presented by Birchwood School of Hawken | May 27th – Sep 5th
Take the kids for a fun family ride through the park aboard the Express Train presented by Birchwood School of Hawken. $4 per person.
Pickup/dropoff in front of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
Wishing Fountain presented by Stark Living
One of our most serene spots, take a load off and relax to the soothing sounds of the Wishing Fountain presented by Stark Living.
Located in East Park near our food kiosks.
Crocker Gardens presented by Barnes Nursery
Stop to smell the roses and all of the other beautiful flowers and plants lovingly cared for throughout Crocker Park with the help from our friends at Barnes Nursery.
