Can you believe Christmas is almost here?
If you're in need of some pre-Christmas activities, there's plenty happening in Northeast Ohio this weekend.
From an event meant for muggles to a bar crawl to blow off some steam, check out our list of 10 things happening across the area.
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
What: It's the final home game of the Cleveland Browns' season and it's already sold out. Tickets are still up for grabs on secondary retailers, such as Stubhub, and they may be worth the splurge. Not only will it be the Browns' last home game, it'll also be former head coach Hue Jackson's first game back to Cleveland since he got fired. Get tickets here.
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium
When: Sunday 1 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Holiday Concert
What: Listen to the sophisticated sounds of the famous Cleveland Orchestra and catch a blast from the past as the show is narrated by MASH star Jamie Farr. Hear all of your favorite songs of the season in one of five shows happening this weekend. Get tickets here.
Where: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
When: Friday 7:30 p.m, Saturday and Sunday 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Higbee's Holiday Windows
What: Stroll down memory lane at Pinecrest, where the famous Higbee's window displays have been recreated. The original Higbee's displays were curated by Joe Mineo Creative and feature a variety of holiday vignettes to get you in the holiday spirit. Learn more here.
Where: Pinecrest, 200 Park Ave., Orange
When: Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Jingle Bell Rock Bar Crawl
What: What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night away. Get festive and fun at this fifth annual bar crawl, which features caroling, Santa hats and food and drink specials across Cleveland's Warehouse District. Get tickets here.
Where: Register at Barley House, 1261 W. 6th St., Cleveland
When: Saturday 7-11 p.m.
Krampus Ball
What: Hosted by entertainment group Ohio Burn Unit, the Krampus Ball features a spectacle of fire and performances. Eat, drink and be merry at Battery Park Pub, and be sure to donate to the Cleveland Food Bank. Learn more here.
Where: Battery Park Pub, 1261 W. 76th St., Cleveland
When: Friday 7 p.m.
Kringle's Inventionasium
What: Head downtown to Tower City to explore Santa's secret toy lab. Kids can meet all kinds of crazy characters at this interactive experience. Visitors choose a secret assignment and navigate a room of mysterious doors, leading them to a magical place. Learn more here.
Where: 200 W. Huron Road, #7294, Cleveland
When: Friday and Saturday 9-8 p.m., Sunday 9-7 p.m.
Mean Girls X-Mas Party
What: Head to Lakewood's Yuzu for the Very Mean Girls X-Mas Party. It's not a Wednesday so you won't have to wear pink but you might want to buy some candygrams. (None for Gretchen Weiners, though, bye.) There will be Mean Girls trivia and complimentary cheese fries, so make sure your hair looks sexy pushed back. Learn more here.
Where: Yuzu, 13603 Madison Ave., Lakewood
When: Saturday 9:30 p.m.
MGK XXMAS Show
What: Cleveland native rapper Machine Gun Kelly returns home for his annual Christmas show at the Wolstein Center. You may remember his hit song "Wild Boy," or his duet with Camila Cabello. Get your tickets here.
Where: Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland
When: Saturday 7 p.m.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
What: Experience The Nutcracker like never before, presented by world class dancers who are touring to more than 100 U.S. cities this season. Get tickets here.
Where: Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave. E., Cleveland
When: Saturday 3 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m.
Potted Potter
What: Get ready to laugh, muggles. Potted Potter comes to Market Square to present a parody of all seven Harry Potter books. Leave your hippogriff at home, please. Get tickets here.
Where: Market Square, Crocker Park, Westlake
When: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
