While the greater Cleveland/Akron area offers plenty in the way of outdoor winter fun, sometimes the temperatures are too frigid for young children. Get your kids out of the house for an indoor adventure at one of the many family-friendly play centers in the region. You're sure to find one close by with our extensive list.
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Events This Week
December 22, 2024 - December 29, 2024
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December 22 - December 23
Breakfast with Santa at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
December 22 - December 23
November 30, December 1, 7–8, 14–15, & 21–22, 2024
Breakfast times: 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.
Families are invited to share a festive feast and magical holiday memories with Santa Claus himself at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Breakfast with Santa event!
December 22
Magic of Lights
December 22
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 22
A Christmas Story
December 22
The record-breaking show returns in all its pink-bunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
December 22
Matilda The Musical
December 22
Captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, fineartsassociation.org
December 22
Santa’s Sleigh
December 22
Take your picture in the fastest sleigh in the world. Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com
December 22 - December 23
Breakfast with Santa at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
December 22 - December 23
November 30, December 1, 7–8, 14–15, & 21–22, 2024
Breakfast times: 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.
Families are invited to share a festive feast and magical holiday memories with Santa Claus himself at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Breakfast with Santa event!
December 23
Santa’s Sleigh
December 23
Take your picture in the fastest sleigh in the world. Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com
December 23
Magic of Lights
December 23
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 23
Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
December 23
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
December 23
Winter Chess Camps
December 23
Students engage in learning and improving at the intriguing game of chess. Full day or half days at Dover Intermediate School in Westlake and Beachwood Community Center, progresswithchess.org
December 24
Santa’s Sleigh
December 24
Take your picture in the fastest sleigh in the world. Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com
December 24
Magic of Lights
December 24
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 24
Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
December 24
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
December 24
School’s Out Camp at Mandel JCC
December 24
An action-packed vacation camp for kids in grades K-6. 26001 South Woodland Road, Beachwood, mandeljcc.org
December 24
Lights on the Lake
December 24
Experience a free lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park.
December 25 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Chopsticks and Chanukah!
December 25 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Chopsticks & Chanukah
Wednesday, Dec 25
JFX annual Chanukah party!
December 25
Magic of Lights
December 25
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 25
Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
December 25
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
December 25
Lights on the Lake
December 25
Experience a free lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park.
December 25
Holiday Lights
December 25
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays with the beautiful glow of these festive lights.
December 26
Magic of Lights
December 26
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 26
Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
December 26
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
December 26
Winter Chess Camps
December 26
Students engage in learning and improving at the intriguing game of chess. Full day or half days at Dover Intermediate School in Westlake and Beachwood Community Center, progresswithchess.org
December 26
Camp Curiosity Winter Break Camp
December 26
Take a break from the gadgets and gifts for some hands-on spacecraft engineering. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, greatscience.com
December 26
School’s Out Camp at Mandel JCC
December 26
An action-packed vacation camp for kids in grades K-6. 26001 South Woodland Road, Beachwood, mandeljcc.org
December 27
Country Lights Drive-thru
December 27
Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru!
December 27
December 27
Magic of Lights
December 27
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 27
Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
December 27
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
December 27
Winter Chess Camps
December 27
Students engage in learning and improving at the intriguing game of chess. Full day or half days at Dover Intermediate School in Westlake and Beachwood Community Center, progresswithchess.org
December 28
Country Lights Drive-thru
December 28
Seasonal splendor and festive family fun are just around the corner at Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s annual Country Lights Drive-thru!
December 28
Magic of Lights
December 28
Family-friendly drive-through of holiday lights. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Hts., magicoflights.com
December 28
Frost: An Ice-capped Garden Experience
December 28
Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
December 28
Winter Break Reading Club
December 28
Ages 6-11 listen to a chapter book read aloud by Miss Ari. Noble Neighborhood Branch Library, 2800 Noble Road, Cleveland, heightslibrary.org
December 28
Lights on the Lake
December 28
Experience a free lakefront drive-thru lighted holiday display at Lakeview Park.
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