2026 Event Information

DATES & HOURS

Show Location

I-X Center
1 I-X Center Drive
Cleveland, OH 
Show Office: (216) 265-7101 

Admission

Early Bird Shopping - Friday, November 20 ONLY from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (online only): $20.00 

Be the first to shop the show for special vendor discounts only available to Early Bird Shopping attendees, exclusive Early Bird Shopping tote, and first look at product inventory!

Adults (at the door): $15.00
Adults (advanced online only): $13.00 *Starting opening day of the show the price will increase to $15, same as box office pricing.
Children Ages 12 & Under (at the door): FREE
Group/Bus Sales of 10 or more : $11.00 
(Groups 10-39: 1 free ticket & Groups 40+: 2 free tickets)

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Group Discounts
For more information on group tickets and eligibility, please contact Kelsey Christopher at kelseyc@mpeshows.com or 440-591-6963.

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Special Admission Offers:

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Day: Friday, November 20 - Our friends at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank will be collecting food items.  Bring 2 cans of vegetables & receive $4 off the regular admission price.

Operation Giving Tree, FOX 8 Toy Drive: Friday, November 20 - We're excited to partner with WJW Fox 8 for the first time in support of their annual Operation Giving Tree toy collection, which benefits children in foster care throughout Northeast Ohio. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Cleveland Christmas Connection on Friday, November 20, and receive $4 off admission. Join us in helping make the holiday season brighter for local children in need while enjoying a festive day at the show!

Hero Day: Sunday, November 22 - All active military personnel, veterans, police, fire, and first responders receive FREE admission to the show with valid ID at the Box Office.  For your service and sacrifice, we thank you. 
*Please note, this offer does not extend to family members & only valid during regular show hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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PARKING

East and West Entrances are open for the Christmas Connection! The Main Entrance of the show is located at the East Entrance.  The West Entrance is used for overflow parking. If you enter through the West, be sure to head to the East Entrance for our front entrance holiday displays!

General parking at the I-X Center is $12 per vehicle. Exact cash is preferred...it really helps the lines move faster!

*Cost of admission to the Christmas Connection Show does not include parking. The Christmas Connection Show benefits in no way from any parking fee collected by the I-X Center.

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AREA HOTELS

HAMPTON INN-NORTH OLMSTED-CLEVELAND AIRPORT
24601 Country Club Blvd., North Olmsted 44070 
Reservations - (440) 617-6306 
Room Rate - $132/night + tax
Click here to book your group rate for the Christmas Connection Show
*Book by October 18, 2026

HOLIDAY INN
6001 Rockside Road Independence, OH 44131
Reservations - (216) 524-8050
Room Rate - $109/night + tax
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*Book by November 10, 2026

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