A Christmas elf opens magical doors at Mr. Kringle's Inventionasium Experience in Cleveland, Ohio's Tower City mall

Ticket Options

Select the best fit for your family! Choose from a Classic, Deluxe, VIP or Christmas Eve Experience.

Photography

Snapping memories is encouraged throughout your entire experience, including time with Kringle. View all possibilities!

Attire

Your holiday best is always a popular choice, but for added comfort and enjoyment, Mr. Kringle recommends pajamas to fit the occasion.

Directions & Parking

Head to our portal located in Downtown Cleveland, OH. View the map or get directions. Tower City’s self-park lot is discounted if you visit the Inventionasium!

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Enjoy an Inventionasium® adventure in the company of other families. Meet Kringle’s team, invent toys and help make Christmas! Visit privately with Mr. Kringle® and receive 4-5 mins of his undivided attention.

TICKETS:
Non-Peak Dates $34
Peak Dates $39
Infants (0-23 Mos) Free
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Adult Ticket Required Per Reservation

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Enjoy an Inventionasium® adventure in the company of other families. Meet Kringle’s team, invent toys and help make Christmas! Visit privately with Mr. Kringle® and receive a fully personalized visit and special gift. 

TICKETS:
Non-Peak Dates $49
Peak Dates $59
Infants (0-23 Mos) Free
View Value Pricing 

Adult Ticket Required Per Reservation

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Enjoy a private Inventionasium® adventure, personalized service and festive comfort in our VIP Lounge, complete with whimsical decor, seasonal desserts, beverages, and fun for the ultimate family experience.

TICKET PACKAGE:
(Up to 4 Guests)
Non-Peak Dates $299
Peak Dates $399

ADDITIONAL TICKETS:
Non-Peak/Peak $59
Infants (0-23 Mos) Free

Adult Ticket Required Per Reservation

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Party with Mr. Kringle’s friends and help finish the last of the toys in the company of other families. Invent in style, with party favors, holiday desserts, refreshments, a personalized visit and special gift from Mr. Kringle®. Its’ the most magical night of the year!

TICKETS:
Christmas Eve $69
Infants (0-23 Mos) Free

Adult Ticket Required Per Reservation

ASL & Spanish-Speaking Mr. Kringle Visits Available!

What guests say ...

“The best day of my life” that’s what my six-year-old daughter called it. The experience for her was awesome. Everyone was very cheerful and kid friendly.”

"So much joy and magic..."

“So much joy and magic is taken out of the holidays nowadays, but Kringle’s Inventionasium is the one place we find it year after year. It was truly a beautiful experience for our family. We look forward to our annual trip to visit Mr. Kringle and his friends.”

"The Characters are outstanding!"

“It just gets better every year!! We traveled from Chicago again this year and weren’t disappointed! The Characters are outstanding and make the whole experience truly memorable and believable. We had an eight-year-old with us this year that was on the brink of not believing anymore, but after going through the Inventionasium, he spent the remainder of our trip making wishes and trying to invent new toys for Mr. Kringle.”

"Ever..."

“This was the best Santa experience ever. Looking at the sparkle in my kids’ eyes (especially my six-year-old son) as they listened intently to the characters made my husband lean over and say in my ear “totally worth it.”

The Real Deal

“We did the exclusive tour with our four & six-year-old. They progressively got more into the experience as we went. I had prepared them that it was just one of “Santa’s helpers,” but he was so awesome to them and perfect that they came out sure that “this was the real Santa.”

2024 INVENTIONASIUM SCHEDULE

Calendar of availability to see Santa Claus at Mr. Kringle's Inventionasium Experience in Cleveland
November Dates & Times

Saturday, November 22, 9am-8pm *
Sunday, November 23, 9am-7pm *
Friday, November 29, 3pm-8pm *
Saturday, November 30, 9am-8pm *

* Denotes “Non-Peak Dates”

December Dates & Times

Sunday, December 1, 9am-7pm *
Thursday, December 5, 3pm-8pm *
Friday, December 6, 3pm-8pm *
Saturday, December 7, 9am-8pm
Sunday, December 8, 9am-7pm
Thursday, December 12, 3pm-8pm *
Friday, December 13, 3pm-8pm *
Saturday, December 14, 9am-8pm
Sunday, December 15, 9am-7pm
Wednesday, December 18, 3pm-8pm *
Thursday, December 19, 9am-8pm
Friday, December 20, 9am-8pm
Saturday, December 21, 9am-8pm
Sunday, December 22, 9am-7pm
Monday, December 23, 9am-8pm
Tuesday, December 24, 9am-3pm

* Denotes “Non-Peak Dates”

Invent-A-Toy

Every child ticket includes 12 pieces to invent the perfect toy! After showing Mr. Kringle, all masterpieces leave with their creators. Additional kits may be purchased for adult attendees, $18/kit.

Photography with Mr. Kringle

Capture magical moments and bring home keepsakes of your Mr. Kringle visit.
Take-Your-Own Photography

COURTESY TO ALL INVENTIONASIUM GUESTS

Personal photography is welcome and encouraged throughout the entire experience, including your visit with Mr. Kringle!
Intended for own personal use or for use on individual social media accounts.

Digital Photography

INCLUDED WITH INVENTIONASIUM EXPERIENCES

CLASSIC
2 Images (Poses)

DELUXE
3 Images (Poses)

VIP
All Images (Poses)

Christmas Eve
4 Images (Poses)

 

ADDITIONAL DIGITAL IMAGES $10-$15
Per Image

Special Gift

During the visit, children can choose a very special gift from Mr. Kringle’s Toy Shelf, $20/gift.

 

*Items subject to change due to availability.

 

Takeaway Treats

Add the perfect ending to your family's experience with delicious goodies to take home! All takeaway treats are given to guests upon departure, $5/treat, $16/4 treats.
Treats Menu

KRINGLE CHOCOLATE BAR
Homemade cocoa bars in the flavors of Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, and Peppermint.

ARTISIAN POPCORN
One pint of coated popcorn in various scrumtious flavors. Choice of Caramel w/ Chocolate Drizzle, Peppermint W/ Chocolate Drizzle, Cherry & Vanilla, Roasted Cheddar.

CHOCOLATE COVERED GRAHAMS
Graham crackers hand-dipped in white or milk chocolate and festively decorated with delicious toppings.

COTTON CANDY
Fresh and fluffy cotton candy available as a Pink Vanilla and Blue Raspberry twist.

Letters From Mr. Kringle

Receive official correspondence from the desk of Santa Claus! Have a personalized letter from Mr. Kringle® delivered directly to your mailbox. Postmarked for the most avid believers, $14/Letter.

 

Kringle® Train Ride

All aboard the Kringle Chugga Choo-Choo! Travel on one of North’s most favorite passenger trains for a delightful ride through a display of animated wonder. $3/ride, $5/unlimited rides.

 

Wear pajamas, or your holiday best!

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Parking Details

Discounted parking is available at Tower City’s Self-Park Lot. Kringle parking vouchers are good all day and may be purchased online or over the phone when buying your tickets. Parking vouchers are issued at the concierge desk upon check-in. Initial and/or additional vouchers may be purchased on-site.

 

Upon arriving at Tower City, make sure to pull a ticket from the machines. If arriving during a special event, show the attendant your ticket confirmation, and tell them you’re here for Mr. Kringle, and a ticket will be given to you. When departing, pull your car up to the booth, insert your ticket first, then the voucher and the gate will allow you to exit.

 

Main entrance for Tower City’s Self-Park Lot:
1527 West 6th street Cleveland, Ohio 44113

 

Vehicles exceeding 6ft in height must enter from Rear entrance:
350 Canal Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Directions To Parking Lot

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