Things to Do This Weekend in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to things to do in cleveland this weekend -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St Main Tank Viewing, Cleveland
Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.
Museum of Illusions
186 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Activate Games
17149 Southpark Center, Strongsville
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.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th St, Cleveland
Iconic music-minded museum loaded with pop-culture memorabilia, artifacts, instruments & a jukebox.
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3688 Center Rd, Brunswick
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.
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.
The Arcade
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Soaring, ornate indoor mall, opened in 1890, today housing the Hyatt hotel, shops & restaurants.
1 I-X Center Dr, 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.
Fountain of Eternal Life
120 Public Square, Cleveland
1964 sculpture by Marshall Fredericks erected as a memorial to local military who died in conflicts.
26800 Renaissance Pkwy, 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.
Fun 'n' Stuff
661 Highland Rd, Macedonia
Family-friendly indoor/outdoor entertainment center with go-karts, rides, mini-golf & laser tag.
230 W Huron Rd #7294, Cleveland
1507 E 9th St, Cleveland
Game Show Duels Middleburg
6749 Eastland Rd suite b, Middleburg Heights
The Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield
Built in 1886, this Romanesque Revival prison was featured in the film "The Shawshank Redemption."
Pins Mechanical Co.
1880 W 25th St, Cleveland
The Corner Alley
402 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Bowling alley with an American bar & grill serving creative starters, pizza, burgers & sandwiches.
7-Entertainers Cafe & Lounge
14804 St Clair Ave., Cleveland
950 Main Ave #190, Cleveland
Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland
Performing arts center for Broadway-style shows, concerts, dance productions, plays, comedy & opera.
JACK Cleveland Casino
100 Public Square, Cleveland
Gaming venue with slots, table games, live music & several restaurants, including a buffet.
Funhouse
1539 W 117th St, Cleveland
Funky bar hangout offering beer & alcoholic slushies, plus live punk music & skeeball.
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