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The 2025 Cleveland Auto Show is open every day, starting at 5 PM on Friday, February 21, running through Sunday, March 2 at the I-X Center. Featuring a full lineup of brands, we’re set to show off what dealers have to offer, all on one floor. True to its history, the Cleveland Auto Show also plans a full schedule of family friendly events and attractions.

Friday, Feb. 21: The Cleveland Auto Show officially opens to the public at 5:00 PM.

Monday, Feb. 24: Family Day, presented by Medical Mutual, is when kids 15 and under get in free with paid adult admission. The Bee and Ninja Turtle will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for photos out on the Show floor – you can’t miss the bright yellow, 7-foot-tall walking car and a turtle with samurai swords!

Tuesday, Feb. 25: Show attendees will receive a limited-edition Cleveland Auto Show t-shirt, available in extra-large only to the first 2,000 while supplies last.

Rising star wide receiver Carnell Tate will sign autographs, one per person, in the Chevrolet display from 6:30 to 8:00 PM!

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Giveaways continue when the Show will hand out 2,000 Cleveland Auto Show beanie hats, one size fits all, while supplies last – sponsored by PNC.

Broadcasting live from the Show floor pavilion from 3-8:00 PM, The Handford Dixon Show airs at 4:00 PM, and The Return with Josh and Maria Cribbs starts at 5 PM on BIGPLAY Sports Network.

Thursday, Feb. 27: The Cleveland Auto Show honors America’s military and first responders, including healthcare workers, with free admission for Northern Ohio Heroes Day. Valid I.D. must be presented at the I-X Center box office – sponsored by Medical Mutual and Huntington.

Starting at 11 AM when the Show opens, the first 2,000 attendees will receive a new pair of custom Cleveland Auto Show socks, while supplies last.

Then at 6:30 PM be in line to get an autograph from Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas. He’ll sign one autograph per person in the Honda display until 8:00 PM.

Friday, Feb. 28: Four-time Pro Bowler Nick Chubb will be back to sign autographs at the Show – from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Buick GMC display! One per person please, and no guarantees.

Saturday, March 1: Cavaliers greats Campy Russell and Larry Nance will sign autographs from 1-2:00 PM in the Kia display.

Sunday, March 2: Come back for the “grand finale” of the Cleveland Auto Show at 4 PM, when ten finalists will square off live for the Official Vehicle Giveaway. The grand prize winner, decided when their randomly selected key unlocks the doors and flashes the headlights, will take home a 2-year lease on a 2025 Honda Civic LX!