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Things to do with kids in Cleveland — November 2026
45 family events in November 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical at Playhouse Square
Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square
Paid
- 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
- Outdoors
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM
Nurture with Nature — Brecksville
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
FreeAges 3+
- 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
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 PM
Beaver Moon Hike — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Drop-by: Cards for Conservation — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM
No School? It's Turkey Time! — Watershed Stewardship Center
Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
FreeAges 5+
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM
Storytime: Bear Says Thanks — Brecksville
Trailside Program Center, Brecksville Reservation
From $10Ages 4–6
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 20
A Christmas Carol — Great Lakes Theater
Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square
From $35All ages
- Light displays
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Ice & Lights Festival at Farmpark
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Paid
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Farmpark
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
From $25
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorers: Turkey Tales — North Chagrin
Nature Education Building, North Chagrin Reservation
FreeAges 3–5
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Merry Maker Fest at Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland Public Library Main Library
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Throw and Grow: Seed Bomb Workshop — West Creek
Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
FreeAges 3+
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM
Tropical Holiday Kids Craft Classes: Ornaments, Wreaths and Yeti Friends
Cleveland Botanical Garden
From $10Ages 5–12
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM
WinterLand Kickoff on Public Square
Public Square
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM
Drop-by: Squirrels — North Chagrin
North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation
Free