About Festival of Lights

Celebrate the winter solstice by learning why many cultures observe days of celebration during the month of December. Enjoy a delicious meal in our cozy dining halls, take a magical stroll through candlelit woods, and sample holiday traditions of cultures near and far. Please plan to arrive at the dining hall fifteen minutes before your dinner seating time. The campus will be open for exploration from 5:30pm to 9pm.

What’s on the menu?

Our culinary teams creates your menu based on the best and freshest seasonal foods available at the farmers’ market, our kitchen garden, and from other local sources. Since we’re not always 100% sure what she’ll find, we don’t release a menu until 2-4 weeks before dinner is served. Think of it this way: It will be a delicious surprise!

About the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center

Since 1994, the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC) has provided transformative experiences for youth and adults through both residential and day education programs and special events like Festival of Lights. Our programs connect participants to the stunning beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park and help foster stewardship and appreciation for the natural world. Each year, we serve over 10,000 children and adults and provide nearly 2,000 scholarships to lower-income families.