Winter Show 2008 - City Sidewalks
Do you remember what it used to be like to go downtown with the family during the holiday season? What with shopping malls and online shopping, today's children don't know the awe and excitement of gazing at the magical displays in the store windows of yesterday. What if you and your family could experience that awe and excitement once again?
If you love the holidays as they were meant to be, the 2008 Cleveland Botanical Garden WinterShow is for you! Twinkling lights, magical decorations and displays, and other nostalgic surprises await. You and your family will experience the nostalgic feeling of peering into downtown window displays while out with the family for a holiday stroll.
As in years past, dozens of fanciful gingerbread creations by skilled local bakers will be exhibited throughout the building. All of these fantasy creations will carry out the charming “City Sidewalks” theme. The Garden’s gingerbread competition is the area’s biggest and best display of gingerbread houses in our area. You'll be amazed by the clever, "edible" interpretations of buildings and other holiday scenes.
While at the Garden, be sure to stock up on garden and garden-inspired gifts for family and friends at the Garden Store, one of the finest gift stores anywhere. You will find seasonal decorations and stationery items, charming home accessories, an extensive book department, apparel, and unique, locally-designed jewelry. You'll be amazed by all the inspired gifts that await you without even setting foot in the local mall!
Of course, no WinterShow visit is complete without stopping to enjoy lunch or a few holiday cookies at the onsite Garden Cafe. In addition to such staples as soup, chili, salads and hearty sandwiches, you'll be tempted by seasonal treats such as hot chocolate, fresh local apple cider with cinnamon sticks, warm roased nuts and even holiday pies!
If this isn't enough, be sure to sign up for one of out many WinterShow-themed programs and capture the holiday spirit for your whole family. For a complete list of WinterShow programs, visit our programs section.
For decades, families have flocked to Cleveland Botanical Garden's WinterShow. Make our tradition part of your own family's enjoyment of the most wonderful time of the year.
We'll see you at WinterShow.
