Things to Do in May in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to things to do in cleveland in may -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
Museum of Illusions
186 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St Main Tank Viewing, Cleveland
Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
All-seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens & an education center.
10119021, Cleveland
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland
Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th St, Cleveland
Iconic music-minded museum loaded with pop-culture memorabilia, artifacts, instruments & a jukebox.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd, Cleveland
Museum featuring over 45,000 works covering 6,000 years plus films, music, lectures & a restaurant.
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick
2155 Broadview Rd, Cleveland
Museum of items collected by Raymond Buckland who started collecting in 1966.
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.
Voinovich Bicentennial Park
800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland
Petite, man-made park with artistic landscaping & an outdoor festival stage, plus Lake Erie views.
Fountain of Eternal Life
120 Public Square, Cleveland
1964 sculpture by Marshall Fredericks erected as a memorial to local military who died in conflicts.
The Arcade
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Soaring, ornate indoor mall, opened in 1890, today housing the Hyatt hotel, shops & restaurants.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.
Cleveland Script Sign - Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland
Cleveland Public Square
50 Public Square Suite 1910, Cleveland
Large landscaped city plaza with a memorial, a splash pad, a seasonal skating rink & food trucks.
1501 N Marginal Rd, Cleveland
This museum in the Burke Lakefront Airport chronicles the history of women in aviation & space.
Activate Games
17149 Southpark Center, Strongsville
230 W Huron Rd #7294, Cleveland
House of Blues Cleveland
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.
Union Club of Cleveland
1211 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
AURA Venue CLE
4700 Lakeside Ave E 2nd FL, Cleveland
300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland
Connor Palace
Keith Bldg, 1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
This ornate former vaudeville theater, built in 1922, presents live music, plays & comedy acts.
Shooters On The Water
1148 Main Ave, Cleveland
A high-volume venue offering a long menu of familiar fare & a patio showing a sound & light show.
Music Box Supper Club
1148 Main Ave, Cleveland
Relaxed bi-level venue with a New American eatery, a concert hall for live music & river views.
Jacobs Pavilion
2014 Sycamore St, Cleveland
Seasonal, 5,000-seat waterfront concert venue set within a dining & entertainment complex.
Hanna Theatre
2067 E 14th St, Cleveland
Opened in 1921, this 550-seat performing arts center hosts productions by Great Lakes Theater.
Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
Tiered 350-seat theater featuring local & national comedy acts plus cocktails & light eats.
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 Bagley Dr, Middleburg Heights
Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland
Performing arts center for Broadway-style shows, concerts, dance productions, plays, comedy & opera.
Rocket Arena
1 Center Court, Cleveland
Large indoor venue for pro sports such as hockey, basketball & arena football plus various concerts.
Cain Park
14591 Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights
Intimate, seasonal outdoor theater for theatrical, dance, music & children's performances,
USS Cod Submarine Memorial
1201 N Marginal Rd, Cleveland
Open for tours from May 1 to September 30, this World War II-era sub honors fallen submariners.
Foundation Room Cleveland
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Cocktails, wine & American fare, plus live music, in a swanky lounge tucked away at House of Blues.
Cleveland Script Sign - Tremont
1502 Abbey Ave, Cleveland
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