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’s Tree Lighting takes place on Saturday, November 18th. Our Holiday Experiences open at 12pm, we have a special Block Party starting at 4pm, and the ceremonial tree lighting with a Sing-Along with Santa & Friends at 7pm.
The schedule of events for the day is:
12:00pm
-Holiday Experiences Open
– Ice Skating Rink presented by Cleveland Monsters
– Snowflake Garden presented by Devon Oaks
– Crocker Park Marquee
– Walk Through Ornament
-Santa’s House Opens
– Santa’s Sleigh presented by Lake Ridge Academy
– Christmas Towne Holiday Decor & Gifts
– Guest Services (Crocker Park Gift Cards)
4:00pm
-Block Party Begins
– Food Trucks: Cleveland Cookie Dough Co., Funny Cakes, Thai It Up, Ono Brew Cafe. Plus Pasta Co-Op!
– Vendors: Cleveland Cavaliers, ATA Karate, Sweet Kiddles, Sylvan Learning, Urban Air, Light Up Balloons and more!
-RealPopFusion takes the Main Stage
-The Dance Step, Dance Showcase
-Princess Story Time
5:00pm
-Cleveland Ballet Nutcracker Performance
-Hayden Grove Performance
6:00pm
-RealPopFusion Giveaways, Games, and Activities
-The Workshop, Dance Showcase
-Westlake Barre Dance Academy, Candy Cane Lane Dance
7:00pm
-Ceremonial Tree Lighting Begins with Sing-Along with Santa & Friends
-Introductions from Rob Matousek, American Greetings
-The Cleveland Carolers Performance
-Westlake Barre Dance Academy Performance
-Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
7:30pm
–Photos With Santa inside Santa’s House
–50ft Tree Nightly Light Show
–Holiday Street Lights presented by Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
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 $5 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.
Food Trucks will be serving food from 4-8PM located on Main Street just south of the Christmas Tree.
• Cleveland Cookie Dough Co.
• Funny Cakes
• Thai It Up
• Ono Brew Cafe
• Pasta Co-Op (Booth)
Yes! Crocker Park is bringing the holiday cheer all season long including:
• Santa’s House
• Photos With Santa presented by Stack Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
• Christmas Towne Holiday Decor & Gifts
• Guest Services for Gift Cards, Train Tickets, Maps and Information
• Santa’s Sleigh presented by Lake Ridge Academy
• 50ft Tree Nightly Light Show
• Crocker Park Marquee for holiday photos
• Holiday Street Lights presented by Westland Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
• Cleveland Monsters Ice Skating Rink
• Snowflake Garden, presented by Devon Oaks Assisted Living
• Serpentini of Westlake Express Train (Opens Sun, Nov 19th)
View the full list at: crockerpark.com/holidayexperiences
Parking for Wild Mango is available in the Crocker Road Garage in between Market St and Crocker Park Blvd. Once on foot, exit through the north stairwell towards Crocker Park Blvd and continue through the walkway past the Gordon Building Office Entrance. Turn right when you reach Crocker Park Blvd (in between Arhaus and Ideal Image) and Wild Mango will be just up on the right.
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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.
Express Train presented by Birchwood School of Hawken | Now – Oct 1st
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.
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.
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.