These are the BEST Things to Do in Cleveland
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If you’re looking for the best family-friendly things to do in the Greater Cleveland area, this video is your ultimate guide. Whether you’re a local parent planning weekend activities, a family thinking about moving to Cleveland, or someone visiting Northeast Ohio with kids, this list covers 25 of the best things to do with families of all ages.
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Cleveland is one of those cities that surprises people — you can explore world-class museums, hike through a national park, spend the day at the beach, or catch a professional sports game, all within about 30 minutes. In this video, I break down 25 family activities in Cleveland, Ohio that are fun, affordable, and easy to fit into real life.
This list includes a mix of:
Indoor activities for kids in Cleveland (perfect for winter and rainy days)
Outdoor family activities in Northeast Ohio
Free things to do with kids in Cleveland
Museums, parks, beaches, markets, and entertainment options
Activities for toddlers, kids, teenagers, and parents alike
Some of the highlights include:
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Great Lakes Science Center
Cleveland Museum of Art (one of the best free museums in the country)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Beaches like Edgewater Park, Huntington Beach, and Headlands Beach
Family-friendly sports games with the Guardians, Cavs, and Monsters
Classic fun spots like Swings-N-Things and Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
Walkable neighborhoods, markets, and local favorites
If you’re researching:
Things to do in Cleveland with kids
Family activities in Cleveland Ohio
Is Cleveland a good place to raise a family?
What is it like living in Cleveland with kids?
Best suburbs and neighborhoods for families in Cleveland
Moving to Cleveland Ohio with a family
…this video was made for you.
I also talk about why Cleveland works so well for families — affordability, access to nature, strong park systems, cultural institutions, and how easy it is to fill your weekends without long drives or expensive trips.
If you’re thinking about relocating to the Greater Cleveland area, I make videos like this every week to help families understand what daily life actually looks like here — beyond just home prices and neighborhoods.
👉 If you’re planning a move to Cleveland or Northeast Ohio, all of my contact information is in the description. I’d love to be a resource and help make that transition easier.
Thanks for watching — and drop a comment letting me know which Cleveland activity your family wants to check out first!
00:00 - intro
01:05 - greater cleveland aquarium
01:51 - cleveland metroparks zoo
02:39 - childrens museum of cleveland
03:15 - cleveland museum of natural history
03:35 - great lakes science center
04:17 - cleveland museum of art
05:11 - museum of contemporary art
05:32 - a christmas story house
06:12 - cuyahoga valley national park
06:48 - wade oval parks
07:11 - west side market
07:57 - lake front walks
08:35 - public libraries
09:28 - cleveland botanical garden
09:53 - holden arboretum
10:09 - edgewater park
10:44 - huntington beach
11:10 - cleveland metroparks
11:58 - mentor headlands state beach
12:27 - cleveland market district hingetown
12:42 - cleveland orchestra
13:19 - playhouse square
13:39 - swings n things
14:02 - kalahari indoor water park
14:44 - cleveland sports games