Cleveland Christmas Connection Q&A with Tyler Hynes

November 09, 2026

Holiday movie season is here, and Cleveland Hallmark fans have an extra reason to celebrate! Tyler Hynes is coming to the Cleveland Christmas Connection for a special appearance Friday, November 20 at 1 p.m. the I-X Center.

Before he takes the stage, Tyler Hynes shares his thoughts on holiday traditions, the special relationship he has with fans, his new The Nights Before Christmas movie and what keeps the magic of the season alive.

Q: The holiday season is often about connection, whether through family traditions, favorite films, or community events. What role do fan events like the Cleveland Christmas Connection play in helping create those memorable holiday experiences?

A: It’s become something I look forward to. Something that I do every year. It’s like a family reunion. We all kind of go on vacation for a moment. And I get to do it all over the country like a band would tour. It’s beautiful.

Q: For many Northeast Ohio families, the Cleveland Christmas Connection has become an annual holiday tradition. What are some of the traditions or moments that make the season especially meaningful for you each year?

A: Sharing something called the boot shot tradition with an audience who is now made it into something more beautiful that I could ever imagine. If you don’t know what it is look it up or you’ll find out :)

Tyler Hynes on the red carpet at an event in front of a People Hallmart Media Wall backdrop

Q: Over the years, your Hallmark movies have become part of many families' holiday traditions. What does it mean to know your work has become woven into so many celebrations?

A: There are fewer things more lovely in this life than knowing the craft you’ve spent your life dedicating your time to has resulted in this kind of reaction. It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it?

Q: Your new Hallmark movie, The Nights Before Christmas, puts a unique twist on the classic holiday romance. What drew you to the story, and what do you think audiences will connect with most when they watch it?

A: This idea that life is precious, and though it may feel challenging at times It’s that challenge that makes life beautiful and this moment we all have here. It should be cherished.

Q. At its heart, the Cleveland Christmas Connection is about helping people embrace the joy and magic of the season. What do you think is the key to holding on to that sense of holiday wonder as adults?

A: Never grow up, never let go of that wonder. It’s there, embrace it.

Q: As you prepare to visit Cleveland, what message would you like to share with fans who will be attending the Cleveland Christmas Connection?

A: This is your event, your moment whatever you wanna do I’m there to go on that ride with you.