CLEVELAND — It's that time again: A New Year!
This one feels special, though, because there's so much to see and do in Northeast Ohio. If you're someone who likes to catch a great show, we have you covered. Do you like adventure? There's that, too. Or, maybe you just want some good old-fashioned family fun? Check out our list, below. There's something for everyone in 2024!
Guided walking tour downtown
From the organizers: "Explore Downtown Cleveland on a guided walking tour! This walking tour covers Public Square to Playhouse Square and everything in between, including the Cleveland Public Library and the Federal Reserve of Cleveland, as well as visits inside the Arcade and the Cleveland Trust Company Building. The majority of our tour is outside. Tours are rain or shine. Two hours in length."
When:
Monday, January 01, 2024 - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Where:
The Downtown Cleveland Tour guide tells you a specific spot to meet after you book your tour.
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Cleveland Boat Show
The Progressive Cleveland Boat Show is a celebration for seasoned boaters, or beginners. Live music, education for all boaters, live fishing, local food, family fun, and more.
When:
- Jan. 18: 12PM – 9PM
- Jan. 19: 12PM – 9PM
- Jan. 20: 10AM – 9PM
- Jan. 21: 10AM – 5PM
Where:
I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Guards Fest
From the organizers: "The annual event will include fan-favorite activities, including player panels on the main stage, autographs, photo opportunities, and interactive games for the whole family."
When:
- Saturday, January 20 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Season Ticket Members only)
- Saturday, January 20 from 1:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (general public)
Where:
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44113
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Cleveland Auto Show
Ride n' drives, vehicle giveaways, millionaire's row, classic car show, and more! Bring the whole family to this annual event.
When:
February 23 - March 3, 2024.
Where:
I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Catch a Cleveland Cavaliers game
Your Cleveland Cavaliers are currently in 6th place in the NBA Eastern Conference standings (placement reported on December 31, 2023). To catch Donovan Mitchell in action, see the next few home games in January, below.
- Jan. 3 vs. Washington Wizards @ 7 p.m.
- Jan. 5 vs. Washington Wizards @ 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 7 vs. San Antonio Spurs @ 1 p.m.
- Jan. 11 vs. Brooklyn Nets @ 2 p.m.
More information, ticket details, and schedule, HERE.
Brite Winter
From the organizers: "A typical February evening on the West Bank of the Flats is pretty quiet. Not so during Brite Winter. The non-profit festival brings together people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds, allowing them to discover new music and art and enjoy their community. Spanning fifteen years, three locations, tens of thousands of guests, hundreds of bands and artists, and temperatures as low as 8 and as high as 69 degrees—Brite Winter has always been a festival created with the community, not just for it."
When:
February 24, 2024 @ 3 p.m.
Where:
West Bank of the Flats
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Orchids Forever
From the organizers: "Orchids Forever returns to Cleveland Botanical Garden this January to melt away the winter blues! This year’s show will highlight the nostalgic feeling of sunrise and sunset. Species like Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, and Cymbidium come in hues of pink, purple, orange, and yellow—the sky’s color palette. Guests will be presented with remarkable visuals of orchids throughout the indoor gardens and glasshouses, a dreamscape for flower lovers, and endless photo opportunities for all."
When:
Saturday, January 27 – Sunday, March 17, 2024
Where:
Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Winter Warmer Fest
From the organizers: "The Ohio Craft Brewers Association presents the 17th annual Winter Warmer Fest, returning to Windows on the River on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 2-5 p.m. 55+ Ohio breweries will showcase their winter, seasonal, limited edition, and high-gravity beers."
When:
Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 2-5 p.m.
Where:
Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Fight for Air Climb
Brought to you by the American Lung Association, Fight For Air Climb is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers. How you climb the stairs at Key Tower is up to you: race to the top or take it at your own speed.
When:
March 3, 2024 -- 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where:
Key Tower, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114
More information and registration details, HERE.
2024 NCAA Women's Final Four
The NCAA Women's Final Four is heading back to Cleveland! Between April 5-7, Northeast Ohioans will be able to witness the top women's basketball teams in the nation compete for a national championship. You won't want to miss the crowning of a new champion!
When:
April 5-7
Where:
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
More information and tickets, HERE.
Guardians Home Opener
On April 8, Cleveland will host the Chicago White Sox, in what will mark the team's 2024 home opener at Progressive Field. Coincidentally, this will also be the day a total solar eclipse will be visible throughout much of Northeast Ohio during the afternoon.
When:
Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox -- April 8, 2024. Time, TBD.
Where:
Progressive Field
More information and game schedule details, HERE.
Solar Eclipse
The United States will experience one of the most spectacular sky gazing events -- a total solar eclipse -- and Northeast Ohio will be in the direct path of totality when the eclipse happens on Monday, April 8, 2024. "A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun," NASA explains. "The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk."
When:
Monday, April 8, 2024.
NASA says the eclipse will begin at 1:59 p.m. in Cleveland. Totality begins at 3:13 p.m. with maximum effect at 3:15 p.m. Totality ends around 3:17 p.m. before the partial eclipse finishes at 4:29 p.m.
Where:
The United States of America
More information and interactive map, HERE.
Playhouse Square
Playhouse Square has a stellar lineup for its 2023-2024 KeyBank Broadway Series, which includes the most popular shows coming to Cleveland throughout the months ahead.
When:
- Mrs. Doubtfire -- Jan. 9-28, 2024
- Mamma Mia! -- Jan 30 - Feb 4, 2024
- Funny Girl -- Feb. 20 - March 10, 2024
- Company -- April 30 - May 19, 2024
- Back to the Future: The Musical -- June 11 - July 7, 2024
- MJ -- July 16 - Aug. 11, 2024
Where:
Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Sherwin Williams Opening
The new headquarters will be home to approximately 4,000 Sherwin-Williams employees in downtown Cleveland. “Part of the Company’s Building Our Future project, the approximately 1,000,000 square-foot facility will function as the front porch to Public Square and consist of a two-story pavilion, a 36-story tower and a multi-level parking garage,” according to company officials. Crews first broke ground on the project in January 2022.
When:
By the end of 2024
Where:
1465 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
More information, HERE.
Best concerts in the CLE
One of the best things about Northeast Ohio is our concert venues. From watching barges roll down the river at Jacob's Pavilion, to sprawling out on a blanket at Blossom Music Center, to taking in the history of the iconic Agora Ballroom, there is music everywhere in neighborhoods. Below are some of the best headliners coming to town in 2024. Click on any of them to get more information.
- Chris Stapleton -- Blossom Music Center, May 31, 2024.
- Foreigner -- Blossom Music Center, June 12, 2024.
- New Kids on the Block and Paula Abdul -- Blossom Music Center, June 14, 2024.
- The Rolling Stones -- Cleveland Browns Stadium, June 15, 2024.
- Journey, Def Leppard, Hart -- Progressive Field, July 30, 2024.
Fashion After Dark
From the organizers: "This exhibition will simulate the atmosphere of an evening on Euclid Avenue with immersive lighting and sound. Using the Hay-McKinney Mansion’s period rooms and bulbs that mimic gaslight and early electricity, vignettes of dressing, dining, entertaining, and household service will populate the home. The Hay-McKinney Mansion (1911) is the only fully restored house of its kind open to the public in Cleveland. Fashion and period rooms will work together to create a storybook atmosphere, transporting visitors back in time."
When:
Now - June 30, 2024.
Where:
Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Fan Expo Cleveland
This is your chance to meet some of the stars behind the Lord of the Rings trilogy as actors Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd will be among the celebrity guests at Fan Expo Cleveland 2024.
When:
April 12-14
Where:
Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44113
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Top Thrill 2
Cedar Point will open its brand new rollercoaster Top Thrill 2, at the start of the 2024 season. It's the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster. Here's how the park describes it: "Guests will be launched in reverse at 101 mph, rising into the sky at a 90-degree angle on the new tower. This reverse launch is the second of three exhilarating launches on the ride."
When:
Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Where:
1 Cedar Point Dr. Sandusky, OH 44870
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Holden Arboretum
If you've never experienced spring or fall at the Holden Arboretum, check it out in the new year. The Kalberer Emergent Tower has the best view in Northeast Ohio
"The Holden Arboretum, in Kirtland, Ohio, is one of the largest arboreta and botanical gardens in the United States, with more than 3,600 acres, including 600 acres devoted to collections and gardens. Diverse natural areas and ecologically sensitive habitats make up the rest of the holdings." - The Holden Arboretum.
When:
Anytime!
Where:
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
More information and ticket details, HERE.
Hall of Fame Water Park
Construction has officially begun on a new football-themed waterpark that's coming to the Hall of Fame Village in Canton. So what can you expect? Once it's complete, the 147,000-square-foot attraction will feature a water slide tower, lazy river, wave pool, zero-entry fun zone, swim-up bar, and outdoor entertainment area.
When:
Mid-2024
Where:
2626 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718
More information, HERE.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Only in Canton, Ohio, are fans able to see and interact with more than 100 Hall of Famers to kick off the National Football League’s 104th season. A parade, a firsthand look at your football heroes, and a huge celebration.
When:
Aug. 1-4, 2024
Where:
2626 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718
More information and details, HERE.
Bash on the Bay
Country star Jelly Roll is set to be the headline performer for Bash on the Bay 2024 next August during the two-day concert event at the Put-In-Bay Airport on South Bass Island. Other performers include Hardy, Ernest, Drake White & The Fire, Tigerlily Gold, Cory Farley, Oliver Anthony, Warren Zeiders, Ashland Craft and Logan Crosby.
When:
August 21 and 22, 2024
Where:
Put-In-Bay Airport on South Bass Island
More information and ticket details, HERE.
West Side Market
With more than 100 years of history and space for 100 unique vendors to sell their tasty wares, Cleveland's West Side Market is a longtime staple of Ohio City. If you've never strolled through on a Saturday morning for fresh produce, make 2024 your year to do it.
When:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where:
1979 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
More information and details, HERE.
Rock Hall Inductions
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is headed back to Cleveland in 2024! Though no date is set yet, stick with 3News for complete coverage of inductees, ceremony information, and ways to watch from home! This year's ceremony comes on the heels of the Rock Hall entering a new era: In October 2023, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for their $135 million expansion project.
Read more about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, HERE.
Browns win the Super Bowl!
Hey, we can all dream, right? Let's go, Browns!
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