# Greater Cleveland Aquarium Thanksgiving Weekend Family Safari > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Ages: All ages (Walk-through sea tube, stingray touch pool, and historic powerhouse architecture) - Price: $19.95 Adults, $13.95 Children (ages 2-12), Free for children under 2 - Organizer: Greater Cleveland Aquarium - Official page: https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/ - 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/greater-cleveland-aquarium-thanksgiving-weekend-family-safari--listing-3b99b0fda92543e72da7480b ## About Housed inside the historic 1892 FirstEnergy Powerhouse on the West Bank of the Flats, Greater Cleveland Aquarium offers an enchanting underwater escape for holiday weekend explorers. Eight distinct galleries showcase more than 2,700 aquatic animals, from native Ohio freshwater river fishes to exotic tropical coral reef inhabitants. The highlight for children is the massive SeaTube, an acrylic walk-through underwater tunnel where sand tiger sharks, green moray eels, and giant stingrays glide gracefully overhead. Kids can gently touch docile cownose stingrays at the touch pool, watch archerfish shoot water droplets, and participate in special holiday weekend scavenger hunts exploring marine biology alongside passionate aquarists. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ramps and elevators connect all exhibit levels throughout the historic brick powerhouse structure, welcoming standard strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family restrooms with diaper changing stations, bench seating along gallery walls, and a quiet cafe overlooking the Cuyahoga River. • Age Suitability: Thrilling for toddlers through teens; low-height touch pools and eye-level aquarium viewing windows cater directly to young children. • Sensory Tips: Ambient blue lighting and tranquil underwater soundscapes create an immersive, soothing sensory atmosphere throughout the galleries. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [WinterLand Cleveland Thanksgiving Weekend Family Festival & Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/winterland-cleveland-thanksgiving-weekend-family-festival-and-tree-lig--listing-e2997381bf4fdebd364fd444) — Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Cleveland Public Square · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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