Things to Do in October in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to things to do in cleveland in october -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
The Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland
A 3,600-acre horticultural haven offering lakes, trails, cultivated gardens & educational programs.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
All-seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens & an education center.
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.
10119021, Cleveland
International Exposition Center
1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland
This large exposition center hosts a variety of major events, from car shows to travelling exhibits.
Parking lot, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence
1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland
Rocket Arena
1 Center Court, Cleveland
Large indoor venue for pro sports such as hockey, basketball & arena football plus various concerts.
Cleveland Rocks Climbing
2831 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland
Jacobs Pavilion
2014 Sycamore St, Cleveland
Seasonal, 5,000-seat waterfront concert venue set within a dining & entertainment complex.
Severance Music Center
11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Locale hosting the Cleveland Orchestra, with an adjunct, summer-long outdoor music festival.
Splash Lagoon
8091 Peach St, Erie
Indoor water park has slides, a lazy river, a ropes course, tropical pool areas, arcade & laser tag.
Rocky River Nature Center
24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted
Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.
101 W Superior Ave, Cleveland
Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland
Performing arts center for Broadway-style shows, concerts, dance productions, plays, comedy & opera.
Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
An IMAX venue at the Science Center featuring a super-sized 6-story domed screen.
The Aviator Cleveland
20920 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland
House of Blues Cleveland
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.
300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 Bagley Dr, Middleburg Heights
78th Street Studios
1300 W. 78th Street, 1305 W 80th St, Cleveland
Penthouse Events CLE
MAILING ADDRESS ONLY, 2012 W 25th St Suite 518, Cleveland
19066 E River Rd, Columbia Station
Spooky Ranch at Rockin R Ranch
19066 E River Rd, Columbia Station
Haunted house, hayrides, Old West pumpkin fest & other daytime & night-time activities for all ages.
7460 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland
7 Floors of Hell
inside Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 Bagley Dr, Middleburg Heights
4308 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland
Mapleside Farms
294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
Apple orchard in a quaint country setting with event spaces for weddings, receptions & concerts.
26800 Renaissance Pkwy, Cleveland
230 W Huron Rd #7294, Cleveland
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland
3688 Center Rd, Brunswick
Forest Of Screams
1662 Medina Rd, Medina
Swings-N-Things Fun Park
8501 Stearns Rd, Olmsted Falls
Entertainment hub featuring bumper boats, paintball, ice cream & snacks, mini-golf & batting cages.
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