ACTIVITIES by age
Looking for something to do with your little one(s)? The following are example of activities your child can take part in by age. It’s not an exhaustive list, just some inspiration!
starting UNDER 1 YEAR
Storytimes through the library or local bookstores
“Baby Club” through the Cuyahoga County Public Libraries
Swim lessons (YMCA, Rec. center, Goldfish Swim School, AquaTots, etc.)
“Gymnastics” at The Little Gym
“Baby Ballet” at The Tutu School
“Baby & Me Yoga” at Hope Yoga, through Happy Me Kids Yoga, etc.
Music & movement classes through the library and various businesses
starting at 3 YEARs
T-ball and basketball through the YMCA/rec. centers
“Music Explorers” through the Cleveland Orchestra
Jiu jitsu classes
Tots ‘N Tennis
starting at 1 YEAR
“Forest Friends” at Lake Erie Science and Nature Center (Bay Village)
“Play, Learn, and Grow” through Cuyahoga County Public Libraries
starting at 2 YEARS
Soccer Shots
Junior Hoopers Academy
Kidokinetics
“My Very First Art Class” through the Cleveland Museum of Art
Healthy Kids Running Series
Martial Arts
Indoor Play Spaces (FREE)
Nature Centers offer FREE indoor fun, and we are lucky to have a bunch in Northeast Ohio!
Cuyahoga County:
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center (Bay Village)
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (Shaker Hts.)
»Cleveland Metroparks
Brecksville Nature Center (Brecksville)
CanalWay Center (Cuyahoga Hts.)
North Chagrin Nature Center (Mayfield)
Rocky River Nature Center (North Olmsted)
Watershed Stewardship Center (Parma)
Indoor Play Spaces (paid)
Medina County Park District:
Oenslager Nature Center (Wadsworth)
Susan Hambley Nature Center (Brunswick)
Lorain County Metroparks:
Carlisle Visitor Center (Lagrange)
Miller Nature Preserve (Avon)
French Creek Nature Center (Sheffield Village)
Lake County Metroparks:
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center (Kirtland)
1 Eagle Valley Ct., Broadview Hts., OH 44147
Libraries are another FREE option for indoor fun! They offer play spaces for children to enjoy, story times, and other group activities. Check out their seasonal pamphlets to look for upcoming activities.
If you’re looking for some especially fun library play spaces, check out Avon Lake Public Library’s DiscoveryWorks, the Brooklyn branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, and Lakewood Public Library.
35415 Chester Rd. #200, Avon, Ohio 44011
6500 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130
This play space is for children ages 7 and under. They allow outside food and drinks which you can eat in their party room. They do not offer food and drinks for sale.
33135 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
14783 Pearl Rd C, Strongsville, OH 44136
1091 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212