Things to Do in September in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to things to do in cleveland in september -- 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.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland
Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.
10119021, Cleveland
The Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland
A 3,600-acre horticultural haven offering lakes, trails, cultivated gardens & educational programs.
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.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th St, Cleveland
Iconic music-minded museum loaded with pop-culture memorabilia, artifacts, instruments & a jukebox.
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.
8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland
Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
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Unique collection of city gardens commemorating different ethnic groups with diverse landscapes.
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
Rocky River Nature Center
24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted
Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.
1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland
The Arcade
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Soaring, ornate indoor mall, opened in 1890, today housing the Hyatt hotel, shops & restaurants.
Jacobs Pavilion
2014 Sycamore St, Cleveland
Seasonal, 5,000-seat waterfront concert venue set within a dining & entertainment complex.
Cain Park
14591 Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights
Intimate, seasonal outdoor theater for theatrical, dance, music & children's performances,
1615 E 25th St, Cleveland
AURA Venue CLE
4700 Lakeside Ave E 2nd FL, Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 Bagley Dr, Middleburg Heights
1947 W 25th St, Cleveland
Foundation Room Cleveland
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Cocktails, wine & American fare, plus live music, in a swanky lounge tucked away at House of Blues.
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
19066 E River Rd, Columbia Station
Mapleside Farms
294 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
Apple orchard in a quaint country setting with event spaces for weddings, receptions & concerts.
2406 Professor Ave, Cleveland
Cleveland Asian Festival
2999 Payne Ave #206, Cleveland
1200 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland
2190 W 37th St, Cleveland
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Transformer Station
1460 W 29th St, Cleveland
Contemporary art & photography museum, plus events, in an expanded 1924 railroad substation.
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