# Cleveland Botanical Garden Glasshouse Winter Retreat > Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 - Ages: All ages (Free for children 2 and under; Hershey Children's Garden elements indoors and out) - Price: $20 adults; $14 children (ages 3–12); Free for children 2 and under; Holden Forests & Gardens members free - Organizer: Holden Forests & Gardens - Official page: https://holdenfg.org/cleveland-botanical-garden/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cleveland-botanical-garden-glasshouse-winter-retreat--listing-9cd6a2ec4492dfadfee41f7a ## About Located in the heart of University Circle, Cleveland Botanical Garden offers a warm, fragrant tropical sanctuary from chilly Ohio winter temperatures. The centerpiece Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse spans 18,000 square feet under glass and houses two distinct climate zones: the spiny desert biome of Madagascar and the misty cloud forest of Costa Rica. Families explore winding, step-free paved pathways where hundreds of vibrant tropical butterflies flutter through the humid air, exotic orchids bloom, and poison dart frogs and tortoises bask in warmth. Children delight in crossing wooden suspension bridges and spotting chameleons nestled among towering palms. Outside, the Hershey Children's Garden and surrounding woodland gardens offer crisp winter walking paths featuring winterberry shrubs, evergreen conifers, and whimsical outdoor sculptures. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible facility with wide paved walkways throughout both indoor glasshouse biomes, elevators to all levels, and stroller parking areas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Benches nestled among lush tropical greenery; spacious family restrooms with infant changing tables located in the main garden lobby. • Age Suitability: Delightful for all ages from infants in carriers to toddlers fascinated by butterflies and older kids exploring plant ecology. • Sensory Tips: Pleasantly warm (75–80°F) and humid indoor glasshouse atmosphere with gentle sounds of trickling water and fragrant floral scents. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Wild Winter Lights Walk-Through & Drive-Through at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/wild-winter-lights-walk-through-and-drive-through-at-cleveland-metropa--listing-27495cfe8f0d0b7ffcdf5f40) — Nov 17 – Dec 30 · 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo · All ages · From $19 · checked Nov 7. 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