Holiday on the Ridge is a North Ridgeville tradition that kicks off the Christmas season.
This year’s Holiday on the Ridge took place on Sat, Dec. 7. It was the 24th annual hosting of this event courtesy of the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.
It was a great way to experience the magic of Christmas while visiting craft shows, multiple business open houses and special events like the pancake breakfast and annual tree lighting ceremony at South Central Park Gazebo.
Here’s a look at some of the fun!
- The Original Don Mould’s Garden Center: It wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa and Mrs. Claus with the Don Mould antique pickup truck!
- O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville: The Grinch is friendly at O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville! Happy to pose for pictures and pass out cupcakes and punch. Yes, the Grinch flew in from Whoville with his dog, Max just to give kids a souvenir gift.
- Faith Baptist Temple: 125 year old church building with parishioners dressed in historical costume to the backdrop of Christmas music.
- Faith Baptist Temple: A lovely Christmas music scene at the temple.
- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: The grills were hot at the high schools as volunteers flipped flapjacks on a frosty morning. Oh, so good!
- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: Santa and Elves on hand to hear Christmas wishes.
- Lorain County Community College University Partnership Ridge Campus: A new kind of AI (Animal Intelligence) had a dog investigating a microscope. Nope, no mini-treats in there! Dozens of STEM stations were set up for two-legged guests.
- Ranger High Tech Academy: School like you’ve never seen it before! Crafters and vendors PLUS the FAB LAB where you could design and purchase a custom laser-cut ornament.
- Fields United Methodist Church: The famed Cookie Walk returns! Walk around the hall and fill your tray needs with homemade cookies and chocolate covered treats.
- Between the Bun: Lacy is ready to welcome you to her burger restaurant that also offers yummy shakes, cocktails and many other food options in a casual, welcoming ambiance. It’s a family-owned business that lives in North Ridgeville!
- North Ridgeville Branch Library: Gene and his train set representing the North Coast Division of the National Model Roaders Association.
- North Ridgeville Branch Library: Giant ornaments preserved from the famed downtown Cleveland Sterling Linder Christmas Tree.
- Poppee’s Popcorn: Plenty of room to pop in the Poppee’s popcorn shop!
- Poppee’s Popcorn: Tim and Jenny welcome all to their popcorn universe!
- Poppee’s Popcorn: The old-fashioned popcorn machine
- The North Ridgeville High School Chorus performed at the Tree Lighting