Holiday Tree Festival: Through Nov. 23, John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 22. The sale of trees, wreaths and holiday decor benefits Akron Children’s Hospital. akronchildrens.org .
McDowell-Phillips House Museum Holiday Open House : 1-4 p.m. Nov. 16 at 205 S. Prospect St., Medina. The museum will be decorated for the holidays. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for children 7 to 18 and free to kids 6 or younger. The last tour begins at 3:30 pm. Tours also are available by appointment. 330-722-1341 or mchs@zoominternet.net .
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Ghosts of Christmas Eve : 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. covellicentre.com .
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