Things to do in Cleveland this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
Tropical Holiday opens at the Botanical Garden Sunday
By Lou P. and the Cleveland Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
John Cameron Mitchell brings Hedwig's 25th anniversary to the Ohio Theatre on Friday, and Journey and Jodeci fill the big rooms. Sunday brings a Christmas craft show in Wickliffe, an autumn market at The Winchester and a naturalist talk at Loganberry Books. Tropical Holiday opens the same day at the Botanical Garden.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Tropical Holiday, presented by JPMorganChase
Tropical Holiday opens Sunday at the Cleveland Botanical Garden and runs through Jan. 3, so you can be there on day one.
The Botanical Garden swaps snowy scenes for an island-inspired escape, with lights, immersive displays, family activities and botanical adventures throughout. It runs for several weeks, with days and times that vary.
Sunday at 10 am · Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Family Portrait Day
Saturday at 2 pm
Cleveland Public Library - South Branch, 3096 Scranton Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113, United States
Library staff take family portraits, and every group goes home with printed copies and digital files at no cost. All ages are welcome, and groups of any size can participate.
NATURALIST NOTEBOOK: Great Black Swamp
Sunday at 1 pm
Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH, 44120
Loganberry Books hosts a talk on Patrick Wensink's book about the Great Black Swamp, the once vast wetland of northwest Ohio. The book is 10% off. Free, with registration required and donations welcome.
WITH KIDSbring them
Prescription for Play: Playdate with Pediatricians
Saturday at 2 pm
Children's Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115, United States
Akron Children's brings pediatricians and ear, nose and throat specialists to the Children's Museum for free open play. Kids can take a sound safari and make a comfort kit, and there are snacks and giveaways.
Golden: a K-Pop Kids Party!
Sunday at 10:30 am
The Cambridge Room at House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114
A family-friendly morning dance party with K-Pop and pop movie remixes. Costumes and dancing are encouraged. All ages, general admission, standing room only.
THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.
Comedy Stripped: An Underwear Comedy Show
A comedy show at Treelawn Social Club where the billing specifies underwear.
Sunday at 7 pm · Treelawn Social Club, 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44110
DATE NIGHTfor two
John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour
Friday at 7 pm
Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115
Chris Hovan’s Troika
Saturday at 8 pm
Treelawn Social Club, 15335 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44110
Cleveland drummer Chris Hovan leads a jazz trio with guitarists Mike Vincent and Jeremey Poparad. Hovan has played with many local artists over three decades, so expect seasoned players.
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Wickliffe Christmas Craft Show
Sunday at 10 am
Wickliffe Community/Senior Center - 900 Worden Road Wickliffe OH 44092
A holiday craft show with vendors, raffle baskets and baked goods at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. All proceeds support the Senior Center.
WINCHESTER AUTUMN MARKET
Sunday at 12 pm
The Winchester, 12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH, 44107
An autumn edition of the Winchester's market, with local vendors set up for the afternoon. Free to attend and open to all ages.
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WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Cleveland, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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