How to Make Holiday Movie Memories in Fairport Harbor, OH
Happy Holidays!
Are you looking for the perfect small-town to visit this season and make holiday-movie memories? Lake County is home to many special places that evoke that very special, holiday feeling where you can imagine yourself taking the lead role of a Christmas movie. This season, whether you’re a Grinch, a hopeless romantic, a friend of Elf, or a child-at-heart and Home Alone, Lake County has a little bit of magic for everyone. We're on our second stop while we explore Lake County, OH this holiday season.
Fairport Harbor, OH is a small town with big personality, especially during this time of year! Just like in your favorite holiday movie, you can stroll the brick sidewalks in downtown Fairport Harbor and shop the village boutiques for the perfect gifts, enjoy homemade sweets and treats along the way, and pop over to the park’s gazebo for your new favorite festive photos. Fairport Harbor gives all the holly jolly vibes.
Make your own holiday-movie memories when you visit some of our very favorite places.
Holidays in Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor kicks off the holly jolly season every year with Harbor Holidays with the Grinch. This annual event held the first Saturday of December each year features local shops, boutiques, and community organizations in their very own “Who-ville” including a visit from the Grinch! The Grinch lights the Christmas tree and then proceeds to the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Marine Museum where he reads the Dr. Suess Classis, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” from atop the lighthouse! Be sure to get there early so you can stroll the Who-ville decor throughout the park and stop for a boozy or classic Hot Chocolate and cookies at the Fairport Harbor Creamery.
December 2nd, 2023 - Harbor Holidays with the Grinch 11 AM - 4 PM, Tree Lighting 5:45 PM followed by Lighthouse Reading
The Shoppes of Downtown Fairport Harbor will be filled with gifts for everyone on your nice list this year, plus specials throughout the weekend.
🎄You won’t want to miss…
The Fairport Harbor Creamery will feature homemade ice cream and fresh baked goods from 11 - 9 PM - don’t forget their take-and-bake menu. Make your own delicious FH Creamery cookies at home for the holidays.
Looking for a gift that highlights the gem of Fairport Harbor? Check out the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse ornament and Christmas cards at Junie Balloonie!
Then take a stroll over to The My World Better Shop featuring a free gift with purchase, a teacher-guided painting event, and browse the local art, books, repurposed and handmade jewelry, pottery, and apparel.
Finish up at the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse and Marine Museum, open from Noon until 6 PM for tours, holiday raffles, and custom Lighthouse gifts in the gift shop.
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Are you interested in joining our list of Christmas pop-up bars, restaurants, and wineries in Lake County, OH? Email epitkin@mylakeoh.com to learn more about how to partner with the Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau!
