Things to Do in Cleveland

By Sandy Mitchell, About.com Guide to Cleveland

Cleveland has plenty of things to do -- 365 days a year. From festivals to art shows to museums to sporting events, there's something to interest everyone.

1. Free Things to Do in Cleveland
2. Monthly Events Calendars
3. Museums
4. Sporting Events
5. Family Fun
6. Shopping

7. Restaurants
8. Nightlife
9. Looking to Spring
10. Summer Outdoor Concerts
11. Summer Festivals

Free Things to Do in Cleveland

Enjoying Cleveland doesn't have to cost a fortune. Learn more about what to do in Northeast Ohio without spending a dime.

• Cleveland Greenhouse
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• Lake View Cemetery
• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
• Cleveland's West Side Market

• Tour the Great Lakes Brewery
• NASA Glenn Visitors Center
• Int'l Women's Air and Space Museum
• Cleveland Cultural Gardens
• Butler Institute of American Art

Monthly Events Calendars

Find out what's going on in Northeast Ohio this weekend, next weekend, and next month in our detailed events calendars.

• May Events
• June Events
• July Events

• August Events
• September Events
• October Events

Museums

The Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock Hall ares just the beginning. Learn about the many interesting and fun museums in and around town.

• Cleveland Museum of Art
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Western Reserve Historical Society
• Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art

• Hale Farm
• Allen Museum at Oberlin
• Butler Institute of American Art
• Children's Museum of Cleveland
• Great Lakes Science Center

Sporting Events

From the Browns to the Cavs to the Indians and more, there's always a team to watch and cheer on. One of these days, they might even win a championship.

• Cleveland Browns
• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Cleveland Indians - Meet the Players
• Cleveland City Stars Soccer Team

• Lake Erie Monsters AHL Hockey Team
• Ohio State Football
• Cleveland Gladiators Arena Football Team

Family Fun

From amusement parks to playgrounds to family-friendly events, Northeast Ohio has lots of things to do that are fun for the whole family. Learn more about them here.

• Things to Do with Kids in Cleveland
• Cedar Point Amusement Park
• Where to Host a Child's Birthday Party in Cleveland
• Preston's H.O.P.E. Playground

• Cleveland Children's Museum
• Akron Playgrounds
• Where Kids Eat Free in NE Ohio
• Northeast Ohio Water Parks

Shopping

Shopping in Northeast Ohio ranges from large shopping malls to interesting antique districts. Plus, don't forget the ethnic food stores, farmer's markets, and thrift stores. Read more about our region's unique shopping opportunities.

• Cleveland Shopping Malls
• Best Independent Bookstores
• A Walking Tour of the Larchmere Antiques District
• Cleveland Ethnic Food Markets

• The Arcade
• Cleveland's Top Furniture Stores
• Best Northeast Ohio Jewelry Stores

Restaurants

From fine dining to sidewalk cafes to intriquing ethnic eateries, Cleveland has it all. In fact, eating in Cleveland is one of the best ways to sample the city's diverse mixture of cultures. Learn more about where to eat in Cleveland.

• Special Occasion Restaurants
• Northeast Ohio Patio Restaurants
• Cleveland Coffee Houses
• Cleveland's Favorite Asian Restaurants

• Best Burgers in NE Ohio
• Cleveland Sports Bars
• Downtown Cleveland Restaurants
• Cleveland's Best Pizza Restaurants

Nightlife

What to do after dark in and around Cleveland? There's plenty to do--from comedy clubs to neighborhood bars to concerts, you'll find something for every taste.

• Northeast Ohio Movie Theaters
• Top Irish Pubs
• Cleveland Gay and Lesbian Bars
• Cleveland Sports Bars
• Wine Bars

Looking to Spring

Spring officially starts on March 21. Get read for the season by learning about all of the fun spring events happening in and around Cleveland.

• Easter Egg Hunts
• Easter Brunches
• Moondog Coronation Ball
• I-X Indoor Amusement Park
• Tri-C Jazz Festival

• Fashion Week
• Hessler Street Festival
• Cleveland Rite-Aid Marathon
• Cleveland Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival

Summer Outdoor Concerts

Cleveland has a variety of scenic and festive outdoor concert venues. Learn who's playing this summer at Blossom Music Center, in downtown Cleveland, and at Cain Park on Cleveland's east side, among others.

• Popular Music Concerts at Blossom
• The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom
• Cain Park
• Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
• Tower City Amphitheater

Summer Festivals

From mid-May until mid-September, Cleveland and the surrounding area come alive with dozens of festivals, many of which celebrate Northeast Ohio's rich ethnic heritage. Below are your Guide's picks for the top festivals in the area. Make sure that your summer plans include a few of these favorites.

• Hessler Street Festival
• Great American Rib Cook-off and Music Festival
• Parade the Circle
• Cleveland Wine Festival
• Boston Mills Art Fest

• Vintage Ohio
• Burning River Fest
• Feast of the Assumption
• Geauga County Fair
• Twins Days