Embrace the wonder of winter on Lake Erie, where festive cheer and laughter echo through charming and sparkling waterfront towns, and every moment is a celebration of our Great Lake.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Wurst Party Ever | Nov. 8
Peek'n Peak Resort, New York
Nobody throws a party like Peek'n Peak. Enjoy beers, brats and bands at this eighth annual festival. Taste beers from 42 taps, dine on authentic German foods and dance the night away with a massive 26-piece German band.
Holiday Craft & Gift Festival | Nov. 8-9
Erie, Pennsylvania
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with a vast array of vendors displaying their unique wares for your home or one-of-a-kind gifts.
Harvest Wine Weekends | Nov. 7-9, Nov. 14-16
Wineries in Pennsylvania and New York
Enjoy wine and food sample pairings at each of the Lake Erie Wine Country member wineries. Tickets to paid events include an event wine glass and a gift or additional $5 voucher. After ticket pick-up at your host winery, visit the wineries in any order you wish.
Holiday Valley Beer & Wine Festival | Nov. 7-8
Ellicottville, New York
Celebrate with some of the region's best craft brewers, wineries and cideries. You can sample your favorites, plus try out several new and unique flavors. Great live entertainment, food trucks and fantastic people make it a can't-miss event in the region.
Turkey Trot Wine/Food Pairing | Nov. 10
Ashtabula County, Ohio
No, this isn't a run. In fact, it's the opposite — a drive-yourself tour of the Grand River Valley, sampling wines paired with Thanksgiving-inspired cuisine. Visit the five wineries on the trail in any order you want between noon and 5 p.m. For $8 at each location, the wineries will provide samples of their wines paired with a delicious appetizer. Donations will be made by participating wineries to local food banks from proceeds of the trail to help those in need during the holiday season.
Lights on the NorthCoast | Nov. 14-Dec. 31
Erie County Fairgrounds, Sandusky
Celebrate the season with an epic drive-thru light display and interactive walk-through light display featuring over 1 million lights. Other holiday activities include and indoor Christmas-themed putt-putt course, a Christmas village, food trucks and much more.
Winter Festival of Lights | Nov. 15-Jan. 4
Niagara Falls
With over 3 million lights and 75+ spectacular displays, Niagara Falls has been transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland along the Niagara Parkway and across the tourist districts. Bundle up and walk or drive through the festival route to explore it all.
River Lights Winter Festival | Nov. 15-Jan.4
Amherstburg, Ontario
Be dazzled by hundreds of customized LED light displays as they light up Amerstburg’s two main parks — King’s Navy Yard Park and Toddy Jones Park. Opening night kicks off with an evening of festive music, a fireworks show, tree lighting and more.
Wild Winter Lights | Nov. 18-Dec. 30
Cleveland, Ohio
Visit the Cleveland Zoo during this annual family favorite activity that kids and adults of all ages will enjoy. Walk or drive along the Holiday Trail where more than 1.5 million twinkling lights guide the way through themed areas like Candyland, the Enchanted Forest, Starry Skies, Future for Wildlife Trail and Santa's Workshop.
Beerstock | Nov. 19
Port Dover, Ontario
Make your way to Norfolk County for the region’s ultimate beer festival — a fundraiser supporting local nonprofits and charities. It’s an unforgettable day filled with craft beer, local wines spirits, food, music, lawn games and more.
Brewdolph Bash | Nov. 20
Toledo, Ohio
Adults only are invited to a preview of the Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo. Festivities including a souvenir cup with a signature drink, strolling holiday characters and musical entertainment.
Ice at Canalside | Nov. 20-March 1
Buffalo, New York
Lace up your skates and get out on the ice this season for hours of outdoor fun, from public ice skating and curling to ice bikes.
Christmas in the Village of Westfield | Nov. 21-23
Westfield, New York
Three full days of holiday cheer, including a holiday market in Eason Hall, horse-drawn carriage rides, a hot toddy crawl and the Let There Be Light Parade on Saturday at 7pm.
Frost: An Ice-Capped Garden Experience | Nov. 22-Jan. 4
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Ohio
Visit the Cleveland Botanical Gardens to discover Northeast Ohio’s favorite indoor/outdoor holiday experience featuring winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive themed rooms that will transport you into an enchanting season spun from storybooks and starlight.
Christmas in Ellicottville | Nov. 28-30
Ellicottville, New York
The charming village pulls out all the stops with decorations a visit from Santa and more. Even better, the many shops and restaurants allow you to shop local while indulging in some of the best food and drink in Western New York.
Dickens Days | Nov. 28-30
Port Stanley, Ontario
Kick off the season with a horse-drawn carriage ride on a festive journey through Port Stanley, home to an array of amazing restaurants and boutiques, as well as fire warming stations where you can roast marshmallows.
Lights on the Lake | Nov. 28-Dec. 28
Ashtabula, Ohio
Stroll Lakeshore Park’s 54 acres for this holiday light attraction featuring over 70 displays (some as big as a truck!) and a majestic Lake Erie backdrop.
Bright Lights Windsor | Nov. 28-Jan. 7
Windsor, Ontario
Experience a spectacular celebration of light, community and local talent complete with local makers and performers and tons of holiday lights.
WinterLand Kickoff | Nov. 29
Cleveland, Ohio
Head to downtown Cleveland for a day filled with meet and greets with Santa, carolers, hot chocolate and the opening of the Cleveland Foundation ice skating rink. It culminates with a massive tree lighting and fireworks display in Public Square. But there are more winter-fun events held all season long as part of this Cleveland celebration.