Things to Do with Kids in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to things to do with kids in cleveland -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
Activate Games
17149 Southpark Center, Strongsville
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St Main Tank Viewing, Cleveland
Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.
1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland
Museum of Illusions
186 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
26800 Renaissance Pkwy, Cleveland
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland
Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.
The Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
A family-oriented venue with interactive exhibits designed to foster playful learning.
Swings-N-Things Fun Park
8501 Stearns Rd, Olmsted Falls
Entertainment hub featuring bumper boats, paintball, ice cream & snacks, mini-golf & batting cages.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
All-seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens & an education center.
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland
3688 Center Rd, Brunswick
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland
We Rock The Spectrum - Cleveland
700 Beta Dr Suite 300, Mayfield
Fun 'n' Stuff
661 Highland Rd, Macedonia
Family-friendly indoor/outdoor entertainment center with go-karts, rides, mini-golf & laser tag.
WhirlyBall Cleveland
5055 Richmond Rd, Bedford Heights
This amusement complex offers whirlyball courts, private bowling lanes, laser tag & a cafe/bar area.
The Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland
A 3,600-acre horticultural haven offering lakes, trails, cultivated gardens & educational programs.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.
Kids Empire Solon
6025 Kruse Dr #153, Solon
Kids Empire Olmsted
4954 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted
Kids Empire Strongsville Southpark Mall
1500 Southpark Center, Strongsville
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