Family-Friendly Events in Cleveland
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Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square Farmers Market.
Enjoy a movie night in the heart of downtown with Public Square Movie Nights.
Stroll the streets, stop in the shops, and enjoy food vendors and entertainment.
Take part in more than a dozen free classes for all ages and abilities in dance styles including Contemporary, Ballet, African Drum & Dance, Hip Hop, Polynesian, Flamenco, Ballroom, Jazz and more. Community Dance Day is a wonderful time to try out the art form of dance and its many styles and celebrate movement together.
Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square Farmers Market.
Papa's Path's 4th Annual 24-Hour Walk for Parkinson's brings together individuals living with Parkinson's disease, care partners, healthcare professionals and community supporters for a unique awareness and fundraising event.
Celebrate the final days of summer at Color Craze, Eton Chagrin Boulevard’s vibrant new end-of-summer tradition.
Dino Dig transforms Little Diggers into a full-scale paleontology adventure. Kids will excavate, explore, and uncover the prehistoric world through hands-on play experiences built around discovery and wonder.
Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square Farmers Market.
An evening dedicated to helping grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.
Enjoy a movie night in the heart of downtown with Public Square Movie Nights.
Get ready to shop, stroll, and save at Crocker Park’s annual Back‑to‑School Sidewalk Sales.
River Rally is a free community festival celebrating the renewal of the Cuyahoga River at Hart Crane Park in Cleveland.
The Yard at StoneWater will host a special Summer Night Bazaar, featuring over 15 local artisans and crafters.
The 21st Annual Cedar Fairmount Summer Festival will take place on Sunday, August 9, from noon to 4 p.m.
Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square Farmers Market.
Celebrate the 12th Annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest. Grab your stand up paddleboard or kayak and register for one of the races or for the Capture the Swag Fun Paddle.
Tri CLE Rock Roll Run, a multisport celebration in Cleveland, Ohio, at the beautiful Edgewater Park on August 16, 2026. The Tri CLE Rock Roll Run offers a Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic distance triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike racing options.
Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square Farmers Market.
Lifebanc’s annual Gift of Life Walk combines a traditional 5K run and 1K walk with an emotional community gathering honoring organ, eye and tissue donors.
Every Thursday, enjoy fresh food from local vendors at Downtown Cleveland's Public Square Farmers Market.
Featuring over 200 artisan and craft vendors, live music, food, and family-friendly fun, the festival offers a charming outdoor marketplace on a scenic 235-acre farm.
With over 70 activities, activities include, Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Barnyard Animals, Chippies Corn Crib, Strides Slides, Rascals Round Up, Peddle Carts, Piggly Wiggly Races, Photo Opportunities, Spider Web, Play Sets, Barnyard Bubbles, Straw Maze, Rascals Rollers, The Nickajack 500, and more.
Enjoy a movie night in the heart of downtown with Public Square Movie Nights.
This fun-filled day features plenty of pickles and pickle-flavored food, desserts, candy, drinks and more from local and regional vendors, plus dozens of food and non-food vendors with pickle-themed merchandise and goodies.
The Festival is a five-day celebration of the art of documentary film, at venues in and around the century village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
OB StreetFest is a celebration of the people, places, and spaces of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
Enjoy a movie night in the heart of downtown with Public Square Movie Nights.
Haley has always loved reviewing locations and being in the know about the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in Cleveland. This passion fuels each guide and article she creates for The Cleveland Bucket List. She hopes you enjoy her stories and guides and get inspired to create an adventure of your own!