Upcoming Events in and around Middlefield
December Events
Dec 1 to Dec 3, Dec 7 to 10, Dec 14 to 17, Dec 21 – 24, Dec 28 -31
Ma & Pa's Horse Drawn Sleigh & Surrey Rides
12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Check our website for all of the details of our Surrey & Sleigh Rides.
www.maandpas.com
440-548-5521
Ma & Pa's Gift Shack
15161 Main Market, Burton, Ohio 44021
Dec 01
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us to see the Northeast Ohio Harpers for a selection of Christmas favorites.
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 01 to Dec 31
Bethlehem Hills Christmas Light Park
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
40 spectacular Christmas light displays with more than 2 million LED lights, each computer chipped to enhance the experience, and many using animation and automation
Berkshire Hills Party Center
9760 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, Oh 44026
Dec 02
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 2, Dec 16, Dec 30
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 03
Make a wooden puzzle Christmas ornament
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 03
Clear the clutter - make some cash
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for an overview of current apps Mercari, Poshmark, and OfferUp. Participants should be comfortable with a smartphone or computer and have basic internet searching skills.
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 03
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 03
Merry ghost Christmas: Exploring Victorian Christmas ghost stories
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 04
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 04
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Use the Mobile Memory Lab to preserve your memories. The Mobile Memory Lab is comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files. This orientation covers how to use these items and provides hands-on training so you are ready to start saving your memories.
Attendance at an hour-long orientation is mandatory before booking appointments with the Mobile Memory Lab.
GCPL Administrative Center
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 04
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for a different themed, collaborative art project every month.
Dec. 4: Screen/stencil painting
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 04
Christmas film festival with bingo
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 04
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 04
Retirement income: Five questions you should answer before you retire
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 05
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for discussion of some of your favorite films. Popcorn. No registration required.
Dec. 5: Miracle on 34th Street (1947 vs. 1994)
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 05
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 05
Chardon Square Christmas Lighting
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Christmas is a special time on the Square
Chardon Square
111 E Park, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 06
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 06
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Use the Mobile Memory Lab to preserve your memories. The Mobile Memory Lab is comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files. This orientation covers how to use these items and provides hands-on training so you are ready to start saving your memories.
Attendance at an hour-long orientation is mandatory before booking appointments with the Mobile Memory Lab.
GCPL Administrative Center
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 06
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Auburn Pointe Greenhouse
10089 E. Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Dec 06toDec 08
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
The Star on My Heart is a true story about Holocaust survivor and I Am a Star author Dr. Inge Auerbacher. It follows Inge's story before the war in Germany, during her time in the Terezin concentration camp in Prague, and her recovery and struggle with tuberculosis in America after the war.
Berkshire High School
14510 North Cheshire St., Burton, Ohio 44021
Dec 07
12:00 am
Geauga Park District - Observatory Park
10610 Clay Street, Montville, Ohio 44064
Dec 07
FarmGirl's Christmas in the Country
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
FarmGirl's Artful Clutter & Such/FarmGirl's Honey
8710 Dennison Ashtabula Road, North Bloomfield, OH 44450
Dec 07
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 07toDec 08
Ma & Pa's O'le Cabin Christmas Open House
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Shop ’til you drop in our 1820’s Log Cabin, roast a marshmallow, pick out your favorite Christmas Tree or Fresh Wreath, take a Free Surrey Ride with Tree purchase!
Check out our website for all of the details.
www.maandpas.com
440-548-5521
Ma & Pa's Gift Shack
15161 Main Market, Burton, Ohio 44021
Dec 07
Using tax records and tax maps in genealogy researchv
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 07
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Children read out loud to a therapy dog.
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 07
Holiday music recital featuring students of Fairmount Center for the Arts
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 07toDec 09
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
The Star on My Heart is a true story about Holocaust survivor and I Am a Star author Dr. Inge Auerbacher. It follows Inge's story before the war in Germany, during her time in the Terezin concentration camp in Prague, and her recovery and struggle with tuberculosis in America after the war.
Berkshire High School
14510 North Cheshire St., Burton, Ohio 44021
Dec 08
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant
5750 S. Madison Rd., Madison, Ohio 44057
Dec 08
Celebrate the holidays with the Chardon Polka Band
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for a day of festive fun! We will have:
Crafts and refreshments from 12:30 to 2 pm
Special appearance with Rascal the Raccoon from 1 to 1:30 pm
Santa's elves and children book giveway from 1:30 to 2 pm
Chardon Polka Band concert from 2 to 3 pm
Come celebrate with fun for all ages!
GCPL Administrative Center
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 08
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 08
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 08
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Hop aboard the Fun Bus at the Tree Lighting on Thompson Square. Check out books, return materials, place holds or stop by to say hello to our friendly library staff.
This event will be held off-site at Thompson Square.
Thompson Square
6741 Madison Road, Thompson,
Dec 09
Office hours with Representative Patterson
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 09
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 09
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Did you ever wonder what those celestial constellations, mysterious black holes, and Milky Way contain? Would you like to learn how to use a telescope? This is a hands-on club geared towards ages 12 – 17 (but we are not excluding anyone). Classes taught by members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.
https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/5594552
Geauga Park District - Observatory Park
10610 Clay Street, Montville, Ohio 44064
Dec 09
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 09
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Work on a project or learn a new skill in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Bring your own yarn, hook, or knitting needles. Size H crochet hook and size 8 knitting needles recommended. Borrow our materials for the session and try it out. All skill levels welcome.
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 10
Cardinaires Christmas Concert and Luncheon
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Cardinaires Christmas Concert and Luncheon is Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 from Noon until 1:30 pm at Mary Yoder's Amish Kitchen. $20 a person, includes the Family Style Lunch. Be prepared for the 50/50 Raffle. Please RSVP to 440-632-5705 or mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. Prepay online at www.middlefieldcc.com, go to the bottom of the homepage and click on pay for meeting, or mail checks to Middlefield Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 801, Middlefield, Ohio 44062. Doors Open at 11:45 am. Seating is limited, please RSVP as sooon as possible.
Mary Yoder's Amish Kitchen
147443 North State Street, Middlefield, Oh 44062
Dec 10
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 10
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 10
Avoiding big mistakes when saving for retirement
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 10
Kombucha workshop: Level 2 beyond the brew
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 11
Estate planning basics for everyone
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 11
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 11
Christmas film festival with bingo
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 11
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Use the Mobile Memory Lab to preserve your memories. The Mobile Memory Lab is comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files. This orientation covers how to use these items and provides hands-on training so you are ready to start saving your memories.
Attendance at an hour-long orientation is mandatory before booking appointments with the Mobile Memory Lab.
GCPL Administrative Center
12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 11toDec 13
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargain for. Due to a mix-up, they are instead left with 11-year-old Anne Shirley. Over the course of six years, this romantic, hot-headed, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns the stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of "kindred spirits.
Burton Century Village
14653 E. Part Street, Burton, OH 44021
Dec 12
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 12
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 12
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 12
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 12
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 12toDec 14
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargain for. Due to a mix-up, they are instead left with 11-year-old Anne Shirley. Over the course of six years, this romantic, hot-headed, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns the stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of "kindred spirits.
Burton Century Village
14653 E. Part Street, Burton, OH 44021
Dec 13toDec 15
Chardon... Home for the Holidays
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Horse-drawn carriage rides around the Square, Christmas lights and Santa Claus
Chardon Square
111 E Park, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 13
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 13
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 13
Santa and Mrs. Claus meet-and-greet
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 14
Merry Middlefield - A Grinch Steals Christmas
12:00 am to 11:59 pm
Merry Middlefield - A Grinch Steals Christmas
Rumor has it that on Dec. 14, 2019 the Grinch and Max will come into town and attempt to ruin our Merry Middlefield Christmas. An anonymous source tells us we can catch the thief in action between 8:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Unverified reports claim Grinch and Max will appear at various businesses and steal the gifts that have been donated by you, our community.
The gifts you give are going to be donated to Santa for use at the Hide-A-Way Hollow, and Toys For Tots, through Best Funeral Home.
Pancakes and random visits from the Grinch and Max from 8 am to 1 pm in the Cardinal High School Multi Purpose Room. East Geauga Kiwanis Club is putting on this Pancake Breakfast. Cost and more details to be announced.
Craft and Vendor show inside the Cardinal High School hallways around the Multi-Purpose Room from 8-2, enter through the main entrance of the High School for all events.
And on the same date, Dec. 14, children can meet Grinch in all his nastiness at Cardinal High School Multi Purpose Room, from noon until 1:30 p.m. where he will sign his story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” books for the young visitors, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. books will be given, one per family, while supplies last, but everyone there will get to meet and talk to the Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou Who. The Geauga County Public Library Fun Bus will be in the High School parking lot from 9:30 to 12:30 with lots of books to check out!
Our Grinch will then re-appear at 6 p.m. inside Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14855 N. State Street in Middlefield to deliver his award-winning dramatic performance, which will include our local Cindy Lou Who. Everyone is invited to meet Grinch, see his performance, and receive a free photo with Santa, Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou. Have a cookie and drink provided by members of Abundant life Church of God, Middlefield.
THEN..... FIREWORKS brought to you by the Village of Middlefield!! at about 7:00 pm. watch them from right her at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply parking lot.
Many Businesses in Middlefield and the area will have something special going on, Raffle, Basket Drawings,Open House, Special Sales, Open House at Studio for Hair, etc. stop in at area businesses any day, and through the day of December 14, maybe you will meet up with the Grinch! The Middlefield Chamber has a drawing for a sweet Grinch ornament, enter for this drawing in the high school at the craft show, winner will be drawn on December 15.
TOY DONATION LOCATIONS: RadioActive Electronics, Living Well Massage & Body Work,Totally Fit, Studio For Hair, Watson's 87 Furniture, The Craft Show at the High School December 14th, Acquire Fire Protection, Burton Health Care Center, US Bank Middlefield, Middlefield Post Newspaper Office inside Harrington Square Mall, Middlefield Library, Geauga Vision-Middlefield, Huntington Bank on South State Ave.Middlefield, Olde Towne Grille, Fitness Plus, White House Chocolates,State Road Battery and Fabrics, Refound Treasures...(more toy collection locations will follow.) look for the green grich silhouette and the "Toy Collection Location" yard signs to donate your unwrapped, new toys. THANK YOU!
SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT ARE!: RadioActive Electronics, Geauga Vision, Burton Health Care, East Geauga Friends of the Library, Studio For Hair, Cardinal Local Schools, Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, Living Well Massage and Body Work, Middlefield Post Newspaper, Village of Middlefield with FIREWORKS to end the days event...(MORE SPONSORS WILL FOLLOW.)
Enter the coloring contest in the Middlefield Post Newspaper to win a prize, prizes donated by Gold Key Processing.
The following toys are ideal, when donating toys to Santa's Hide-A-Way Hollow:
Barbie dolls -- Christmas Barbies or Holiday Barbies with no dates.
Remote control cars.
Game boards.
Things that make noise.
Music boxes and musical instruments -- things kids can turn on by themselves.
Gift cards are gold to Santa. They can go to the families or Santa can run out and use them to buy a forgotten item or special request.
Teddy bears 16 inches or bigger. All stuffed animals that are plush, cuddly and of a decent size.
If giving sporting goods, bear in mind that these kids often can’t play with them, but Santa can get real footballs, soccer balls and baseballs signed so they become collectibles.
Cardinal High School
14785 N Thompson Av, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 14
12:00 am
Geauga Park District - Observatory Park
10610 Clay Street, Montville, Ohio 44064
Dec 14
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Visit the Geauga County Public Library Fun Bus (bookmobile) for books, movies, stories, and more. NOTE: This is an offsite event taking place at Cardinal High School.
Cardinal High School
14785 N Thompson Av, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 14
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 14
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 15
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Osso Farm Restaurant
9145 Old State Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 16
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 16
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 17
Christmas Bake & Paint for Kids at Osso
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Osso Farm Restaurant
9145 Old State Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 17
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 18
Holidays around the world: Homeschool edition
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 18
PreK and kindergarten book club
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 18
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 18
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 18
Christmas film festival with bingo
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 19
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Geauga County Public Library Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Dec 19
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 21
12:00 am
Geauga Park District - Observatory Park
10610 Clay Street, Montville, Ohio 44064
Dec 21
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 21
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Celebrate the longest night by exploring the roots of our modern holiday celebrations!
Geauga Park District - The West Woods Nature Center
9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072
Dec 23
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 26
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Geauga County Public Library Geauga West Branch
13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026
Dec 26
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Geauga County Public Library, Chardon Branch
110 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Dec 26
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Geauga County Public Library Middlefield Branch
16167 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062
Dec 28
12:00 am
Geauga Park District - Observatory Park
10610 Clay Street, Montville, Ohio 44064