All are invited to share in a day of festive fun on Wade Oval and at organizations around the neighborhood.
Schedule of Events on Wade Oval
- Noon-7:00 p.m. - Skate on the fresh ice at The Rink at Wade Oval (free admission for Holiday CircleFest - tickets must be reserved at universitycircle.org/rink)
- Noon-7:00 p.m. - Grab a bite to eat from one of Cleveland's famous food trucks
- Noon-6:00 p.m. - Officers from the University Circle Police Department will be on Wade Oval accepting donations for the Cops in the Community program. Proceeds will be used to purchase hats, gloves, and scarves for local school children.
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Visit with Mr. Jingeling at The Rink at Wade Oval. As Keeper of the Keys for Santa, Mr. Jingeling will be passing out 100 keys to his first visitors.
- 1:00-6:00 p.m. - Watch ice carvers transform solid blocks of ice into works of art at the top of each hour
- 1:00-7:00 p.m. - Shop for everyone on your list at the outdoor Holiday Market
- 1:00-7:00 p.m. - Enjoy a leisurely ride around Wade Oval in a horse-drawn carriage
- 2:00-6:00 p.m. - Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on RTA’s Holiday Trolley
- 3:30-6:30 p.m. - Music by Sheela & The Others, playing your favorite hits from the 60s & 70s, plus holiday tunes throughout the day
- 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Explore fire displays & winter lanterns