Holiday Stroll
Friday & Saturday, November 25 & 26, 10am-8pm
~Thanksgiving weekend ~

Our annual holiday event features live music, hot cider & nibbles, and the best indie shopping in town. 

Bazaar Bizarre returns with two dozen indie craftsmen at the warm & cozy former Wool & Willow location (13006 Larchmere).

Neighborhoods of Shaker Square Home Tour
Saturday, September 17

The Neighborhoods of Shaker Square Home Tour will feature unique single and double family-homes, luxury condos and apartments.

• Antiques Fair
• Bazaar Bizarre
  
• Sidewalk Sales
  
• Community Flea Market
• Author Alley
  
• Art House Kids Entertainment
• Live Music, Dance & Martial Arts
  
• Chess Exhibition
  
• Food!
• see website for more info
  

Now in its third decade, the annual Thanksgiving weekend shopping spree on Larchmere is back. A bevy of local businesses will welcome the holiday season with merriment, live music and indie shopping. This year we encourage Clevelanders and visiting ex-pats to flee the mall’s piped-in jingles for the joys of shopping local.

“We’re continuing our holiday tradition by offering one of the best shopping experiences anywhere in Northeast Ohio,” says Harriett Logan, owner of Loganberry Books. “Check out some of the recent additions to Larchmere, such as Wolf’s Gallery and the Red Lemon boutique, then stop in at one of our restaurants.”

Larchmere merchants have invited their fellow indies at Bazaar Bizarre back for this year’s event. The popular craft show, which bills itself as “not your granny’s craft fair,” comes complete with its own avid fans. Imagine a building filled with jewelry, crafts, t-shirts, pottery and other cool stuff … you can browse, strike up conversation and lose yourself in indie heaven for a few hours, while you get your shopping done. Don’t miss it!

Bazaar Bizarre will take place this year at 13010 Larchmere (the former American Crafts Gallery), where two dozen craftspeople will set up a two day, pop-up shop.  

“Bazaar Bizarre is a juried show of craftspeople and artisans,” says Shannon Okey, founder of Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland, the local chapter of the national group, which was founded in Boston in 2001. “Some vendors travel from Pittsburgh, Columbus and Washington D.C. for our east and west side shows [the west side show is 12/11-12/12]. We’re excited to partner with Larchmere merchants again!”

Many of the Larchmere merchants, such as the Dancing Sheep and Loganberry Books, will offer holiday fare such as hot cider and holiday cookies. Loganberry Books will also host Cleveland guitar virtuoso Brian Henke, who will perform from 1-3 pm on Friday and Saturday. Several retail businesses, including Marc Goodman’s Antique Mall, Fine Points, Loganberry Books and the Dancing Sheep will also be open on Sunday.

Located one block north of Shaker Square, Larchmere is home to a remarkable collection of art, antiques, books, clothing, crafts, furniture, gift items, jewelry, oriental rugs, fine restaurants, cafes and services. Recent improvements include gateway signage, streetscape beautification, new businesses and public art.

• Antiques Fair
• Galleries Galore
• Bazaar Bizarre
  
• Sidewalk Sales
  
• Community Flea Market
• Larchmere Uncorked
  
• Author Alley
  
• Art House Kids Entertainment
• Music, Puppets, Rocket Car
  
• Mural Painting in-progress
  
• Go Green
  
• Food!

Now in its third decade, the annual Thanksgiving weekend shopping spree continues on Larchmere Boulevard.  Three dozen locally-owned businesses on Larchmere Boulevard will welcome the holiday season with good cheer and nostalgic fanfare, food, merriment, live music and excellent indie shopping.  And you should see the striped trees! 

Larchmere is pleased to welcome Bazaar Bizarre, the popular indie craft show, as a new addition to the Larchmere Holiday Stroll.  Bazaar Bizarre, not your granny’s craft fair, will feature 50 craftspeople in the vacant 12635 Larchmere Boulevard building. No more mass produced mall stuff! Buy handmade!

Live music also abounds on the street, with Christmas carolers browsing the boulevard in the afternoon, in addition to the following schedule:

• Brian Henke, guitar virtuoso, at Loganberry Books on Friday and Saturday 1pm-3pm
• Gene Epstein, cellist, at Felice Urban Cafe on Friday 6-8pm
• Keyboardist courtesy of Wadsworth Productions at Larchmere House on Friday 3-8pm
  
• Dan McCoy, Americana/roots, at Academy Tavern, Saturday at 7-9pm
• Gene's Jazz Hot, swing quartet, at Vine & Bean on Saturday at 8pm

Entertainments and Euclid Beach Rocket Car will again add to the flavor and festivities of this beloved community celebration.
 
Vendor Registration Form (pdf)

Start the summer with a stroll down the historic blocks of Larchmere Boulevard. Enjoy browsing the sophisticated antique and quirky specialty shops that line the street.

It’s a great place to find unique pieces for gifts, home furnishing and nostalgic mementos. Relax over breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of our nine eateries and make a day of it.

Come enjoy the fine flavors of the historic Academy Tavern, the sophisticated Boulevard Blue, the charming Felice Café, the intimate Flying Cranes Café, the laid-back Just 'N Cafe, the ever-convenient Larchmere Deli, the classic Larchmere Tavern, and the gourmet Vine and Bean Café.

The shops and services will also celebrate the joys of food and our various flavors, with displays, sales, extended evening hours and even a fashion show.

Our decades-old Larchmere Holiday Stroll merges with Shaker Square's Tree Lighting Ceremony for a jam-packed weekend of shopping and holiday festivities. Enjoy a weekend shopping with dozens of independent shops and services, and indulge at our award-winning restaurants! On Saturday, catch Lolly the Trolley from Larchmere to Shaker Square and back. At 7 pm, welcome Santa to Shaker Square and watch the entire Square light up at his magic command. Then get your photos taken with Santa at CVS and ride Lolly the Trolley back to Larchmere!

The biggest shopping weekend of the year doesn't have to be bland and big-box: the historic districts of Shaker Square and Larchmere will give you the surprise and esoterica you seek. A meld between traditional and funky, distinctive and rousing, the weekend will become alive with holiday cheer. Join us. Memories await you.

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