🎄Things to Do Before Christmas 2024 in Northern Ohio 🎁

Christmas fast approaches! It’s only 70 days from today! We have no lack of great Things to Do here in Northern Ohio to get ready and excited for the 2024 holiday season. We have prepared a list of the best local attractions near our B&B for you. 

First, we have the premiere holiday shopping experience in Milan – Naturally Country’s Christmas Open House. This year, the event is happening for 10 full days, November 1-10, from 10am-5pm. You’ll find decor and gifts (for yourself and other!) to fill your heart with Christmas cheer. 
Naturally Country Christmas Open House
11/01/2024 – 11/10/2024 – 10:00am – 5:00pm
845 Lais Road, Norwalk, Ohio 44857
(419) 668-4340
Entry fee: Free

On November 2, a Holiday Craft and Vendor Market will take place at Milestone Event Center in Norwalk. This is a great way to find unique gifts made by local artisans and pass the day in a fun holiday setting. The $2 admission gives you entries for more than 30 door prizes, with additional entries for your shopping! 
Holiday Craft and Vendor Market at Milestone Event Center
11 S Prospect St, Norwalk, OH 44857
11/02/2024 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Entry fee: $2 per person, includes door prize entries

Also in November, we have the eagerly-anticipated Light Up Norwalk on the 30th. This free event is the official opening of the Christmas season, as the Hallmark-worthy Norwalk downtown is lit up with glittering lights, lots of fun things to do with local small businesses, trackless train rides, hay rides, food trucks, bounce houses,  and even a visit from Old St. Nick! The tree lighting will be the main event, you won’t want to miss it! 
Light Up Norwalk
10 West Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857
11/30/2024 – 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Entry fee: Free

Foodies will rejoice at the news of a Holiday Afternoon Tea at the esteemed Culinary Vegetable Institute in Milan. The tea will feature assorted savory tea sandwiches, baskets brimming with sweet and savory baked goods, and sweet hors d’oeuvres. Guests can sip on a curated selection of six teas, each expertly crafted in-house to ensure the perfect balance of flavor and aroma. Additional pours of Champagne and/or Chilled Sparkling Tea will be available upon request.
Holiday Afternoon Tea
12/07/2024 – Seating One – 11:00 am, Seating Two – 2:00 pm
12304 Mudbrook Rd, Milan, OH
Entry fee: $72 per person, purchase tickets in advance

Right here in Milan, celebrate the magic of Christmas surrounded by the historical charm of Thomas Edison’s birthplace. Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season at Edison Christmas at the Birthplace on December 8th! Enjoy free tours from 1-5pm and bask in the warm glow of holiday cheer.
Edison Christmas at the Birthplace
9 N Edison Dr, Milan, OH 44846
12/08/2024 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Entry fee: Free, but please RSVP

Make a weekend of it and spend a fun and festive time with friends or your special loved one at Angel Welcome Bed & Breakfast while enjoying these early signs of the season!