Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Garfield Heights, Ohio for 2026. The city’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony with Santa, crafts and face painting fills the Civic Center on Sunday, November 29, and Santa laces up for Santa Skate at the ice rink on Sunday, December 20. We check every date on the City of Garfield Heights calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Garfield Heights
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Garfield Heights
- Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Sunday, November 29, 5 pm, Civic Center, free
- Santa Skate: Sunday, December 20, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, ice rink
- A Turn on the Lights skate runs before the lighting on Nov 29
- Every date checked on the City of Garfield Heights calendar on Nov 11
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Garfield Heights Holiday Lighting Ceremony
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm
- Where: Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Garfield Heights lights up the Civic Center on the Sunday after Thanksgiving with a visit from Santa Claus, face painting, kids’ crafts and holiday music.
Juice and cookies are on the house, and the city opens the ice rink next door for a Turn on the Lights skate from 2:45 to 4:45 pm, right before the ceremony.
Parent tip: Make it a double: skate at the rink next door before the lights go on, then walk over for Santa and the lighting at 5 pm.
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- Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (opens in maps)
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Santa Skate at the Garfield Heights Ice Rink
- When: Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Where: Garfield Heights Ice Rink, 5411 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check with the city for rink admission and skate rental
- Ages: Kids and families
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Santa Skate puts the big guy on the ice at the city’s outdoor rink on Turney Road on the last Sunday before Christmas.
It is a two-hour public skate, so families can glide a few laps, say hello to Santa and still be home before dark.
Parent tip: Dress kids in layers and waterproof gloves, and call Parks and Recreation ahead to check skate rental and admission.
- Host
- City of Garfield Heights Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Garfield Heights Ice Rink, 5411 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Ohio Christmas train rides page.
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When each Garfield Heights Christmas event for kids happens
Skate and then watch the lights come on at the Civic Center on November 29, and come back to the rink on December 20 to skate with Santa.
- Garfield Heights Holiday Lighting CeremonyGarfield Heights · Nov 29
- Santa Skate at the Garfield Heights Ice RinkGarfield Heights · Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Cleveland, Mentor, Akron and Rock Creek. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Garfield Heights Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Garfield Heights, Ohio this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Garfield Heights for 2026: the Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 29 and Santa Skate on December 20.
When is the Garfield Heights Holiday Lighting Ceremony in 2026?
Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 5 pm at the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road. Santa visits, and there are crafts, face painting, music, juice and cookies.
Is there skating at the Garfield Heights tree lighting?
Yes. The city’s Turn on the Lights skate runs from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm at the ice rink, 5411 Turney Road, just before the ceremony.
When is Santa Skate in Garfield Heights?
Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the city ice rink.
Who do I contact about Garfield Heights holiday events?
Patricia Salemi, Community and Public Relations Coordinator, at psalemi@garfieldhts.org for the lighting ceremony, and Parks and Recreation Director Paul Birk at pbirk@garfieldhts.org for the ice rink.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Ohio?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Garfield Heights on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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