Indoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Rainy day? Too cold to play outside? These indoor family events around Toledo keep the kids busy whatever the weather.
The Magicians Table
Watch illusions and sleight-of-hand magic at Playhouse Square, Cleveland's premier theater district.
“Quilts & Coverlets: Art for the American Home”
Explore the artistry and history of American quilts and coverlets at Kent State University Museum.
Meet the Artists: Gallery Opening
Free gallery opening with artists present at Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Akron Marathon Health & Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup
Health & fitness expo with vendors and wellness displays for all ages.
Wiggle, Giggle and Shake.
Music and movement program for babies and toddlers at Mentor Public Library.
Storytime Café in Reminderville
Stories and songs for babies and toddlers at Heritage Hall.
1899 Building Reopening Weekend at the Akron Art Museum
Explore three new exhibitions in the freshly renovated 1899 Building at Akron Art Museum.
Toys and Tots at the Library
Indoor playtime for kids under 5 with educational toys and peer interaction at Strongsville Library.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock concert tour bringing three beloved franchises together.
Art of Pahari India
Discover the vibrant art and culture of Pahari India at Cleveland Museum of Art.
American Printed Silks 19271947
See striking printed silk designs from the 1920s–40s at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The Winter's Tale
Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale at Playhouse Square—classic drama for mature theater lovers.
The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour
Classic rock legends The Doobie Brothers at Northfield Park.
Mandel Community Days at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Free community days at Cleveland Museum of Natural History welcoming local families.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory-Friendly Movie — The Princess Bride
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly screening of The Princess Bride at your local library.
Native North American Textiles
Explore Native North American textile art and traditions at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Somos Más: Hispanic Art History Tours
Join guided art history tours celebrating Hispanic artists and traditions at Cleveland Museum of Art.
2026 USA Boxing National Open
National championship boxing tournament featuring elite amateur athletes competing at the highest level.
16th Annual European Festival
Annual European Festival celebrating food, culture, and traditions from across Europe.
Once Upon a Story
Storytime and music for babies and toddlers at Jefferson Branch Library.
Acting Adventures
Drama class where kids learn acting skills and build confidence on stage.
8th Annual Fall Craft & Vendor Show
Fall craft and vendor show with local artisans and handmade goods.
Open Studio
Make art together at the Cleveland Museum of Art's open studio session.
Scotty McCreery
Country star Scotty McCreery performs at Northfield Park Racino.
Regency Era Art History Tours
Step into the Regency era with guided art history tours at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Pintoricchio Magnified: An Immersive Conservation Experience
Immersive art experience exploring Renaissance conservation at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
Music and rhyme time for babies and early walkers at Bainbridge Library.
American Printed Silks, 1927–1947
Explore a textile art exhibition at Cleveland Museum of Art—free admission for all ages.
Mini Majorettes
Beginner dance class for young kids learning majorette skills at Mentor Community Rec Center.
Toddler Tales
Toddler storytime at Kent Free Library featuring age-appropriate stories and songs.
Preschool Clay Sessions
Hands-on clay art classes for preschoolers at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby.
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
Music-filled storytime for babies and toddlers at North Ridgeville Branch Library.
Andrew Wyeth Tours
Guided tours of Andrew Wyeth's paintings at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Step Up Club
Social skills program at Avon Lake Public Library helping kids build friendships and confidence.
MadScience: Academy for Future Space Explorers
Space-themed science camp at Pepper Pike Learning Center—perfect for future astronauts.
FamilySpace
Science and exploration activities for babies and families at Garfield Heights Branch Library.
Birth to 23 Months Storytime
Engaging storytime for babies and infants at Stow Munroe Falls Public Library.
A Glorious Evening: A Hocus Pocus Watch Party
Watch Hocus Pocus together at The Elliot during a Halloween-themed evening.
Broadway Sing A Long
Sing your favorite Broadway tunes with others at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron.
Adaptive Theatre
Theater classes for kids with special needs at Cleveland Adaptive Theatre building confidence and creativity.
Delight Nights
Delight Nights—evening celebration at Akron Children's Museum.
Whose Live Anyway?
Improvisational comedy show at Akron Civic Theatre.
Cleveland Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins
Cleveland Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins minor-league hockey at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles
Tribute band celebrates the Eagles' greatest hits at Goodyear Theater.
FREE Summit County Home Expo, October 2026
Free home improvement expo with hands-on demos and expert advice for the whole family.
Archaeology School Day
Archaeology School Day at Fort Laurens Museum—dig into history.
Printing with Tetra Pak
Creative hands-on workshop turning food packaging into art and prints at Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Music at Main: Kristine Jackson
Live music performance at Cleveland Public Library's Main branch featuring local artist Kristine Jackson.
Botanical Soiree Ohio Plant Show
Browse houseplants, outdoor plants & crafts at the Ohio Plant Show.
Wish You Were Here - The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd tribute show combining sight and sound at Akron Civic Theatre.
St. Paul Philoptochos Annual Craft Fair
Annual church craft fair with handmade goods and festive atmosphere.
Stow Orchestra Fall Concert
Stow Orchestra performs its fall concert at Tallmadge Bible Church.
Paws & Prayers: Blessing of the Animals at The Friars’ Table
A faith-based blessing ceremony celebrating pets and animals at The Friars' Table.
Arts @ Holy Trinity Welcomes Organist Andrew Peters for an Extraordinary Concert Experience
Acclaimed organist Andrew Peters performs a concert at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Les Délices: Bach's Musical Offering at CMA
Experience Bach's Musical Offering performed live at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
Gorillaz bring their Mountain Tour to Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
The Who's Tommy (Touring)
The Who's iconic rock opera Tommy comes to Connor Palace in Cleveland.
Adapted Storytime
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly storytime designed for children with special needs.
Con on the Cob 2026
Gaming, tabletop RPGs, board games, art, and fandom celebration.
Con on the Cob
Tabletop gaming, RPGs, board games & collectibles at Con on the Cob.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Cavaliers vs. Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse—pro basketball fun for the whole family.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth
The legendary circus returns with acrobats, animals, and daring stunts at Wolstein Center.
Hocus Pocus - Film - Akron
Family-friendly screening of the spooky classic Hocus Pocus at Akron Civic Theatre.
Daniel in The Lions' Den and Esther: The Bravest Queen
Faith-based theatrical retellings of biblical stories at Goodyear Theater.
Feeling 22
Taylor Swift-inspired concert "Feeling 22" at Goodyear Theater.
The Rush Experience
Tribute band The Rush Experience brings progressive rock to Goodyear Theater.
The Boy Band Brunch
Boy Band Brunch celebrates favorite pop groups at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron.
12th Annual Fall Bazaar Craft & Vendor Show
12th Annual Fall Bazaar with crafts and vendors in Strongsville.
Terrifying Titans: Megafauna
Learn about prehistoric megafauna at FASN Nature Realm in Akron.
Sensory Friendly Time: Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly museum time at Children's Museum of Cleveland for a calm visit.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
Cavaliers vs. Magic at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse—NBA action and arena entertainment for all ages.
All Elite Wrestling Presents DYNAMITE
Professional wrestling spectacle at Cleveland State's arena.
Kinderealm: Mimicry and Camo
Kids learn about animal camouflage & mimicry at FASN Visitors Center.
Virtual: Nature Collage
Virtual nature-inspired collage craft class at Summit Metro Parks.
Lil’ Sprouts
Little ones explore nature with hands-on activities at SLNC in Akron.
Nature Collage
Kids craft art from natural materials at FASN Visitors Center in Akron.
CeCe Winans-COME WORSHIP! Tour
Grammy-winning gospel artist CeCe Winans brings her worship tour to Cleveland.
Ghostbusters In Concert
Ghostbusters In Concert at Northfield Park Racino—a family-friendly film score experience.
Homeschool Field Trip Day: Harvest Season
Homeschool field trip exploring harvest season history at Cleveland History Center.
for KING + COUNTRY's The Most Beautiful Colours Tour
for KING + COUNTRY's The Most Beautiful Colours Tour at Canton Civic Center.
Mania: The ABBA Tribute
Celebrate the music of ABBA with a high-energy tribute band performance.
Cleveland Monsters vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins
Minor-league hockey action: Monsters face off against the Penguins at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute brings dancing-queen energy to Northfield Park.
Akron Symphony Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique
Akron Symphony Orchestra performs Symphonie Fantastique, a classical masterpiece.
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly museum hours at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Pet Rocks for Kids Open House
Kids decorate pet rocks at FASN Visitors Center open house in Akron.
FREE admission to the Akron Children's Museum
Free admission day at Akron Children's Museum with pumpkin science and fall craft activities.
Gen Zen Tween Hangout: October Session
Social hangout for tweens to connect with peers at the library.
Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair
Browse herbs, crafts, and garden education at Ohio's 78th-year herb fair at Cleveland Botanical Garden.
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling at Playhouse Square — classic children's theater.
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Firefighting Plane
Kids workshop building a firefighting plane at Lowe's.
Cleveland Jewish Archives 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 50 years of the Cleveland Jewish Archives at Cleveland History Center.
DownRiver Collective
Country music act DownRiver Collective at Treelawn Social Club.
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Jonas Brothers live at Rocket Arena—a pop spectacle for tweens and teens.
All Abilities Playdate
Inclusive playtime for kids of all abilities to socialize and play together.
Protecting Our Drinking Water
Nature education program on drinking-water protection at Goodyear Heights.
Kinderealm: Mimicry and Camo
Nature education on animal mimicry and camouflage at LP Nature Center.
Pumpkin Carving
Family pumpkin-carving workshop at LP Nature Center—creative fall fun.
Pumpkins & Piranhas
Spooky autumn fun meets underwater wonder at Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Nature Tales
Nature storytelling program at LP Nature Center—tales for young learners.
Fake News - A Tribute to Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis tribute band rocks E.J. Thomas Hall at University of Akron.
Cleveland Art Book Fair
Art book fair featuring independent publishers, artists, and illustrators.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
Beatles tribute band at Northfield Park Racino—a fun intro to classic rock.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets
Catch the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Puppy Pals Live- The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show
Stunt dogs perform comedic tricks and high-flying feats at Goodyear Theater.
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney-themed concert tour featuring characters and songs kids love.
Halloween Spooktacular
Festive Halloween celebration with music and entertainment at concert hall.
Sensory Friendly Night: Pumpkins & Piranhas
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly Halloween celebration at the aquarium with calm pacing.
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet
Professional ballet company brings the classic fairy tale to life at University of Akron.
Chillin' with the Villains
Themed experience with villains & animals at Akron Zoo.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves—exciting NBA basketball at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The Bodyguard (Touring)
Touring production of The Bodyguard at University of Akron.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards
Cavaliers vs. Wizards—NBA basketball action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelit orchestra performs Halloween classics in a haunted atmosphere at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Cleveland Monsters vs. Milwaukee Admirals
Minor-league hockey action: Monsters face off against the Milwaukee Admirals at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Hall & Oates Halloween Tribute Show
Hall & Oates tribute show at Wagner's of Westlake.
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Live orchestral strings reimagine 90s hip-hop hits in a candlelit setting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
What the Heck is a Hellbender?
Learn about hellbenders & local wildlife at Summit Metro Parks nature center.
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
Clifford the Big Red Dog musical at Playhouse Square—a beloved character comes to life.
STING 3.0 Tour
Sting's 3.0 tour at University of Akron—legendary rock icon.
The Renaissance Engraver at Work
Explore Renaissance printmaking techniques at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Cavs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder—high-energy NBA basketball at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Hadestown (Touring)
Tony-winning musical about mythology and revolution at Connor Palace.
Psychology Takes Flight Closing Reception
Celebrate a flying-themed psychology exhibit before it closes at the Cummings Center.
Pickle in the Land
Explore America's love of pickles with artisans, vendors, and tastings at this convention.
Sea Glass Tree Craft
Make a sea glass tree craft at this church holiday workshop.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Cavaliers vs. 76ers—NBA basketball showdown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cooking with Chef Wells: French Fusion
Learn French fusion cooking techniques with Chef Wells at Cornucopia.
Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES
The Monkees' drummer celebrates 60 years of classic hits.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: The Future Is Vintage World Tour
Postmodern Jukebox reimagines vintage hits for modern ears.
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - Akron
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings clever jazz and pop covers to Goodyear Theatre.
TOBYMAC, THIRD DAY, CHRIS TOMLIN
Christian music festival featuring TOBYMAC, Third Day, and Chris Tomlin at Wolstein Center.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks
Cavaliers vs. Knicks—NBA action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Nurse John - Akron
Nurse John brings music and movement to young kids at Akron Civic Theatre.
4th Annual Gobble! Gobble! Turkey Craft & Vendor Show
Turkey crafts & vendor shopping at Brook Park Recreation Center.
American Printed Silks, 1927–1947
Tour a special exhibition of vintage American printed silks at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Classic holiday ballet reimagined with magical storytelling at Cleveland Public Auditorium.
Little Feat - Akron
Classic rock legends Little Feat perform live at Goodyear Theatre in Akron.
Kinderealm: Fox & Coyote
Little-kids nature program about foxes and coyotes at FASN Visitors Center.
Little Big Town
Country stars Little Big Town's For The Art Of It Tour at Akron Civic Theatre.
Journey
Iconic rock band Journey performs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Homegrown Habitat: Milk Jug Seed Starters
DIY seed starter craft at FASN Visitors Center—grow plants at home.
Nature Collage
Create nature-inspired art collages at FASN Nature Realm, Akron.
Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show
Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer performs at Goodyear Theater.
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
Rising pop artist SOMBR performs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival
The 45th annual Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival at John S. Knight Center.
Don't Look Back: The Boston Experience
Tribute to Boston's greatest hits at Goodyear Theater in Akron.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Cavs vs. Mavericks—NBA basketball at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Akron Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Requiem
Akron Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart's Requiem at E.J. Thomas Hall.
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Holiday Engine
Kids build a holiday-themed engine at Lowe's workshop in Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls
Cavaliers vs. Bulls—NBA basketball at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cleveland Monsters vs. Hamilton Hammers
Cleveland Monsters vs. Hamilton Hammers—exciting minor-league hockey for the whole family.
Clue (Touring)
Touring production of the classic mystery-comedy Clue at Connor Palace.
Keb Mo - Akron
Keb Mo performs blues and soul music at Goodyear Theatre.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies—NBA basketball at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Kinderealm: Fox & Coyote
Little ones explore foxes and coyotes through Kinderealm's interactive program.
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
A cappella group Pentatonix brings holiday cheer to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Zach Williams With Cochren & Co. And Christian Hohn: Revival Nights
Christian music concert with Zach Williams, Cochren & Co. at Akron Civic Theatre.
Homeschool Field Trip Day: STEM Day
STEM-focused homeschool field trip blending science, tech, engineering & math with history.
More events outside the Cleveland area
7 events farther afield.
Read and Sing with Me
Baby-friendly music and storytelling at North Canton Public Library combining songs and tales.
The Price Is Right Live - Stage Show
Live stage adaptation of the beloved game show at Packard Music Hall.
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