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Things to do with kids in Cleveland
51 family events in the next 30 days, plus 55 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-24). Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Boo at the Zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
From $22
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Bootanical Bash at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden
With admission
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Curiosities at the Castle
Squire's Castle, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Drop-by: Spooky Skulls and Skeletons — Rocky River Nature Center
Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Halloween Drive-Thru at Farmpark
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
From $27.50
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Tricks & Treats Halloween Celebration at Crocker Park
Crocker Park
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Drop-by: Bats of Ohio — Brecksville Nature Center
Brecksville Nature Center, Brecksville Reservation
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Drop-by: Make a Nature-Inspired Trick-or-Treat Bag — CanalWay Center
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular Family Concert — The Cleveland Orchestra
Severance Music Center (Mandel Concert Hall)
With admission
- Outdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Mentor Marsh Guided Nature Hike: Forest Foray
Carol H. Sweet Nature Center, Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Museum Family Day: Owls & Howls
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
With admission
- Outdoors
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM
Nurture with Nature — Brecksville
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
FreeAges 3+
- Pumpkins and patches
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Map & Compass: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt & Hot Cocoa
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Nature Storytime: Halloween Bats — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
FreeAges 2–5
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Brooklyn Spooktacular — Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland Public Library Brooklyn Branch
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
The Haunted Library at Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland Public Library Main Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical at Playhouse Square
Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Curiosity Corner Teen Heart Lab
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
From $30Ages 13–18
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Drop-by: Spiders — CanalWay Center
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Monster Halloween Party — Mt. Pleasant Library
Cleveland Public Library Mt. Pleasant Branch
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Spooky Spiders Hike — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Family FUNday: Day of the Dead | Día de Alegría Familiar at the CMA Community Arts Center
Community Arts Center (Cleveland Museum of Art)
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Stories in the StarLab — Rocky River Nature Center
Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation
FreeAges 5+
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM
FamilySpace Presents Herps Alive! — Carnegie West Library
Cleveland Public Library Carnegie West Branch
Free
- Outdoors
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
Animal Crackers Preschool Nature Program — Brecksville
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
FreeAges 3–5
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 2:00 PM
Drop-by: Backyard Mammals — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Community
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Holly Days Artisan Boutique at The West Woods
The West Woods Nature Center
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Family Friendly Fun Series: Serge the Voyageur
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Owl Hoot-enanny
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Story Walk: Turkeys — Rocky River Nature Center
Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation
FreeAges 3–4
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM
Drop-by: Indoor Night Hike Activity — CanalWay Center
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker with North Pointe Ballet — Brooklyn Library
Cleveland Public Library Brooklyn Branch
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 2:00 PM
Hike for Tykes — Brecksville
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
FreeAges 3–5
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Hike to the Eagles Nest — Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Free
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:00 PM
Reptiles and Amphibians — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Autumn Hike and Leaf Art — North Chagrin
Nature Education Building, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Family Portrait Day — South Library
Cleveland Public Library South Branch
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Prescription for Play: Playdate with Pediatricians at the Children's Museum of Cleveland
Children's Museum of Cleveland
Free
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:15 PM
Kids Nature Yoga — West Creek
Watershed Stewardship Center (Confluence Room), West Creek Reservation
From $5Ages 7+
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Time at the Children's Museum of Cleveland
Children's Museum of Cleveland
From $15
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Field Trip Day: STEM Day at the Cleveland History Center
Cleveland History Center
From $9Ages 3–18
- Community
Through Jan 3
Candy Land Wild about Winter at Penitentiary Glen
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Free
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Crocker Park Tree Lighting
Crocker Park – Center Circle
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Drop-by: Turkey — CanalWay Center
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Nature Preschool Mini Adventures — Garfield Park
Garfield Park Nature Preschool, Garfield Park Reservation
FreeAges 2–5
- Community
Through Jan 3
Tropical Holiday at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden
From $15
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM
Turkey Trot for Kids at the Main Library
Cleveland Public Library Main Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Museum Family Day: The Science of You
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
With admission
- Sports & play
Through Nov 30
Mystery Room at CanalWay Center
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
From $15Ages 7+
- Santa visits
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Storytime with Santa at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden
From $25
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 23 · 12:00 PM
Drop-by: Turkeys — Brecksville Nature Center
Brecksville Nature Center, Brecksville Reservation
Free
Places and ongoing programs
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Brecksville Nature Center
Brecksville Nature Center, Brecksville Reservation
All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
CanalWay Center
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Carlisle Visitor Center Children's Play Space and Discovery Den
Carlisle Visitor Center, Carlisle Reservation
All ages
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Castle Noel
Castle Noel
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Chapin Forest Reservation Ledges and Lucky Stone Loop
Chapin Forest Reservation
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Children's Museum of Cleveland
Children's Museum of Cleveland
From $15Ages 0–8
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Children's Saturday Studios at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art (Museum Classrooms)
PaidAges 5–10
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Cleveland Botanical Garden and Hershey Children's Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden
From $15All ages
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Cleveland History Center and Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel
Cleveland History Center
From $10All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
From $21All ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
From $18All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
All ages
- Outdoors
Recurring / by appointment
Forest Friends Parent-and-Child Nature Class — Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
From $345Ages 1–2
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
French Creek Nature Center
French Creek Nature Center, French Creek Reservation
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center
From $14.95All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
From $13.95All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Holden Arboretum and Murch Canopy Walk
Holden Arboretum (Warren H. Corning Visitor Center)
From $15All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
International Women's Air & Space Museum
International Women's Air & Space Museum (Burke Lakefront Airport)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Visit on your schedule
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
FreeAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Just Baby 'N Me Lap-Sit Storytime — Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood Public Library Main Library (Toddlers' Story Room)
Free
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Kids Empire Indoor Playground — Strongsville SouthPark Mall
Kids Empire Strongsville SouthPark Mall
From $19.90Ages 1–12
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
From $7All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Lakeview Park and Rose Garden
Lakeview Park
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Little Wonders of Wildlife Toddler Animal Encounters — Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Ages 0–3
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Mapleside Farms and The Apple Barn
Mapleside Farms
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Miller Nature Preserve Conservatory and Butterfly House
Miller Nature Preserve
From $4All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Music & Movement for Toddlers — Ashtabula Public Library
Ashtabula Public Library (Ashtabula Foundation Room)
Free
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
North Chagrin Nature Center
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
North Rink Public Ice Skating — Cleveland Heights Community Center
Cleveland Heights Community Center — North Rink
From $2All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Observatory Park
Observatory Park
All ages
- Outdoor rinks
Visit on your schedule
Open Skate at Hamilton Ice Arena — Rocky River
Hamilton Ice Arena
From $4All ages
- Outdoor rinks
Visit on your schedule
Open Skate at North Park Ice Arena — Elyria
North Park Ice Arena
From $3All ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Open Studios at the CMA Community Arts Center
CMA Community Arts Center (Centro de Artes Comunitarias)
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Orchard Hills Park Playground and Lighted Sledding Hill
Orchard Hills Park
All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Patterson Fruit Farm Market and Pick-Your-Own Orchards
Patterson Fruit Farm Market
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center and Nature Play
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
FreeAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Preschool Storytime at Cleveland Public Library Main Library
Cleveland Public Library Main Library (4th Floor, Room 477 Storytime Room)
FreeAges 3–5
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Open Skate at Mentor Ice Arena
Mentor Ice Arena
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
From $30All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Rocky River Nature Center
Rocky River Nature Center, Rocky River Reservation
All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Sensory Stay & Play for Babies and Toddlers — Ashtabula Public Library
Ashtabula Public Library (Ashtabula Foundation Room)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
All ages
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Splash Zone Aquatic and Fitness Center
Splash Zone
From $10All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Story Stop Preschool Storytime — Heights Libraries Lee Road
Heights Libraries Lee Road Branch
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
StoryCraft for Ages 2-5 — Heights Libraries Lee Road
Heights Libraries Lee Road Branch
FreeAges 2–5
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
The West Woods Nature Center
The West Woods Nature Center
All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Tiddlywinks Baby and Toddler Story Time — Mentor Public Library
Mentor Public Library Main Branch
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Toboggan Chutes at The Chalet, Mill Stream Run Reservation
The Chalet, Mill Stream Run Reservation
From $13
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Urban Air Adventure Park — University Heights
Urban Air Adventure Park University Heights
From $17.49All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek
Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Weekend Wonders Drop-In Family Storytime — Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood Public Library Main Library (Activity Room)
FreeAll ages
- Cooking
Recurring / by appointment
Weekly Kids Cooking Classes at Young Chefs Academy Solon
Young Chefs Academy Solon
From $45
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Weekly Swim Lessons at Goldfish Swim School Fairview Park
Goldfish Swim School - Fairview Park
From $33
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