This is a guest post by Danielle! Learn more about the family friendly events across Northeast Ohio at her site, Find Time for Fun.
Christmas is quickly approaching! Remember to take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the holidays and spend some quality time with your friends and family.

Wondering what to do? Thankfully there ways to enjoy your time together without spending a lot of money. Check out these fun, free and frugal ways to celebrate Christmas this year.

Christmas Light Displays

Driving around and looking at Christmas lights is a wonderful way to spend time with family. Pick a night or two this week, make up a batch of hot chocolate, turn the radio to Christmas music and check out these amazing Christmas Lights.

For additional details on these displays as well as others in Northeast Ohio check out the list of Must See Christmas lights across Northeast Ohio.

• Nela Park in Cleveland (FREE)
• Crown Point Parkway Light Extravaganza in Strongsville (FREE)
• Lights on the Lake at Lakeview Park in Lorain (FREE)
• Holiday Lights at the Carlisle Visitor Center (FREE)
• Holiday Lights at Miller Nature Preserve ($2 per person)
• Drive Thru Holiday Lights at the Medina County Fairgrounds ($7 per car)
• Cartier’s Christmas Magic in Medina (FREE)

Christmas TV Shows and Movie Schedule

Another great way to celebrate the season is to gather as a family and watch some of the holiday movies on tv. ABC Family has a great lineup of shows scheduled for this week.

View all of ABC Family’s 25 Day of Christmas Programing.

Monday, December 17th
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat – 6:30pm
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 7pm and 9:30pm

Tuesday, December 18th
Miracle on 34th Street – 5:30pm
The Polar Express – 10pm

Wednesday, December 19th
The Polar Express – 7pm
Disney’s A Christmas Carol – 9pm

Thursday, December 20th
Disney’s A Christmas Carol – 7pm
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 9pm

Friday, December 21st
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 7pm
The Santa Clause – 9pm

Saturday, December 22nd
The Santa Clause – 6pm
The Santa Clause 2 – 8pm
The Santa Clause 3 -10pm

Sunday, December 23rd
The Polar Express – 5pm
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 7pm and 9:30pm

Monday, December 24th
The Polar Express – 1pm
The Santa Clause – 3pm
The Santa Clause 2 – 5pm
The Santa Clause 3 -7pm

What about you? Do you have any suggestions for free or frugal ways to celebrate?

Don’t forget to find more fun tips and family events at Find Time for Fun