Scuba Claus
While learning about the different sea creatures living in the Aquarium, you might notice a visitor that usually isn't there. Scuba Santa gives the gift of underwater knowledge, answering all your questions about diving, the best gift for an octopus and more. Plus, take part in other festive and sea-themed activities including trivia challenges and arts and crafts throughout the day. Dec. 24, 1-2 p.m., Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Glow: Holiday Hallows
Pine trees aren't the only plants that deserve a glow-up during the holidays. The Cleveland Botanical Gardens is lighting up their space with a tree gallery, over 100 decorated gingerbread houses, a Gnome Scavenger Hunt in the Glasshouse and much more. Free-$15, Nov. 23-Jan. 4, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, cbgarden.org
Table 45's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner
Enjoy a decadent holiday feast, Table 45-style. With a festive pre-made menu that has everything from grilled pork tenderloin, bacon-wrapped dates and blueberry cheesecake, there's plenty of choices and cheer to go around. Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Dec. 25, 4 p.m., Table 45, 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, 216-707-4045, facebook.com/table45
100th Bomb Group Champagne Christmas Buffet
The bottles are popped at the restaurant by the airport. Watch the planes take off as you enjoy herb garlic crusted prime rib, holiday ham, pomegranate and honey chicken breast, roasted pork loin, crab legs, traditional trimmings, kids crafts and more. $27.95-$58.95, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 100th Bomb Group, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, 100thbombgroup.com
Post Christmas Bar Crawl
It's probably the first thirsty Thursday you've had off for a while. So dress up in your best holiday garb and drink away that holiday hangover with a bar crawl that supports Youth Sports Challenge. Free, Dec. 26, 1 p.m., Beerhead Bar & Eatery, 1155 W 11th St., Cleveland, eventbrite.com
Bourbon Dinner at Alley Cat Oyster Bar
After a week of holiday prep and cooking, now it’s time to have a decadent meal cooked for you — and to unwind by getting a little boozed up. Alley Cat in the Flats has you covered with its Bourbon Dinner. This five-course prix fixe meal with bourbon pairings includes a shoulder of lamb coupled with Basil Hayden and a clam-filled Caesar salad with Maker’s Mark 46. $50, Dec. 27, 6:30 p.m., Alley Cat Oyster Bar 1056 Old River Road, Cleveland, alleycatoysterbar
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Three things come to mind when we think Christmas: Santa, Hallmark movies and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The jolly rockers bring the Christmas Eve and Other Stories tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Dec. 27. Hits such as “O’ Come All Ye Faithful” keep you in the spirit. $49.50-$80, Dec. 27, 3 & 8 p.m., 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 888-894-9424, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
The Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival
Get engrossed in an Elizabethan Christmas with the 57th presentation of the Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. This multi-sensory, volunteer production is a Cleveland tradition complete with pageantry and music that celebrates Christ's birth. Free, Dec. 28, 2 & 4:30 p.m., Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, boarsheadcleveland.com
Princemas
Say goodbye to 2019, 1999-style. Back by popular demand, the Princemas dance party serves up a medley of tunes including Prince’s biggest hits, lesser known tracks and groovy remixes. Make sure to bring your boogie shoes and raspberry beret because there will be dance and costume contests along with a photo booth to document your Prince-inspired look. $10, Dec. 28, 9 p.m., The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
2019 Cleveland Classic: OSU vs. WVU
Nothing says “Home for the Holidays” like supporting your favorite team in some friendly competition. Cleveland's Buckeye fans belated gift the Sunday after Christmas at the first Cleveland Classic, where the Ohio State University Buckeye men's basketball team travels up from Columbus to the home of the Cavs to take on the West Virginia University Mountaineers. $25-$175, Dec. 29, Noon, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, rocketmortgagefieldhouse.com
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