Northeast Ohio has been transformed into a global Christmas celebration at Avon’s Crushers Stadium with Christmas Around the World, offering a never-before-seen immersive experience filled with cultural wonder and holiday magic from across the globe.

A collaborative effort between the City of Avon, the Lake Erie Crushers, and USA Expositions, the same event company that produces Cleveland Oktoberfest, guests will be transported around the world in a multi-sensory holiday experience.

“We’re creating something Cleveland has never seen before—an experience where guests can explore the world’s most beloved holiday traditions, all in one place,” USA Expositions president Adam Roggenburk said in a statement. “From incredible cultural performances to delicious global cuisines, Christmas Around the World is designed to create lasting memories for families.”

Joy to the World

Guests will collect passport stamps as they visit 16 rooms that are designed by Broadway builders and artists to immerse people in the sights, sounds, and flavors of holiday traditions from around the world.

“Imagine stepping into a cozy North American log cabin, wandering through Greece’s illuminated tall ships, or celebrating Christmas at the beach in Australia’s giant sandbox,” said Roggenburk. “From Mexico to Italy and Africa, each country will highlight its unique traditions through live entertainment, authentic food, and interactive experiences that immerse you in the season.”

Event Attractions

Organizers are expecting more than 100,000 people to attend Christmas Around the World, which opened last Friday, Nov. 29 and runs through Saturday, Jan. 4.

Attractions include:

• A Tubing Hill with a 200-foot ride into the stadium.
• The Miniature Golf Course offers a global twist, with holes representing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House.
• The entertainment tent will host live performances by global singing groups. The large, heated tent will have a bar, stage, and cozy seating. There will be live on-the-hour international performances.
• Towering over the event will be a 52-foot animated Christmas tree, fully programmed to change colors and patterns.
• Vendors will serve authentic holiday foods from around the world—including Italian fire-roasted pizzas, Mexican street food, and Polish pierogies.
• The North Pole Sweet Shop, presented by b.a Sweetie Candy Company, will have holiday-worthy desserts like handcrafted hot chocolate bombs, sweet fudge, and mini donut creations.
• The Cleveland Glockenspiel, an iconic Cleveland Oktoberfest staple and the largest in the country at 55-feet long, will be transformed into the North Pole with live performances, cocktails, and children’s treats.
• Warm up by s’more stations and visit with Santa in front of a green screen.

Christmas Around the World runs through Saturday, Jan. 4, at Crushers Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, 44011. The event runs Fridays through Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 22, then will be open on Mondays as well starting Monday, Dec. 23. Ticket prices, special events, and hours vary.