Forget the usual tourist traps! This weekend, January 31st and February 1st, Cleveland families can dive into cultural celebrations, creative challenges, and one last look at icy art. Don't miss the Lunar New Year bash or catching those amazing ice carvings before they melt!
Quick Picks
City of Solon | Lunar New Year Celebration
Solon Community Center
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with a free community party!
Cook With A Book
Parma-Snow Branch
A cozy indoor workshop combining reading, cooking, and crafts in Parma.
Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales (Sensory-Friendly)
Playhouse Square
A sensitive performance perfect for younger theatre-goers (ages 3-7).
· January 31
4CROCKER PARK ICE FESTIVAL : Heads up, this is the final day for the Ice Festival! Go check out the huge 3D ice sculptures and watch the live carving demonstrations while you're there.It's the absolute last chance to see massive, intricate ice sculptures before the festival wraps up this weekend!
CITY OF SOLON | LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONFREE : Celebrate the 4th Annual Lunar New Year in Solon! They are hosting a free event to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse—sounds like a fun cultural afternoon.A free, fun way to celebrate culture and community in the suburbs this Saturday.
COOK WITH A BOOK : If it's too cold out, head to Parma for a 'Cook With A Book' session. You usually get a themed recipe or craft tied to a story, perfect for a winter afternoon.This is a great hands-on, indoor workshop that blends reading and cooking, perfect for getting out of the house without being too busy.
LEGO BUILDERS' CHALLENGE: CABIN FEVER : If the kids are climbing the walls, sign them up for this structured LEGO building competition in North Royalton. Great way to burn off some energy inside!A structured, competitive building challenge is a unique twist on standard LEGO play that forces creative problem-solving.
· February 1
2BILLY GOATS GRUFF & OTHER TALES (SENSORY-FRIENDLY) : Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is bringing classics like Billy Goats Gruff to Playhouse Square. It's a sensory-friendly performance, meaning lower lights and sounds for sensitive little ones.The sensory-friendly aspect makes this perfect for younger kids who might otherwise be overwhelmed by a regular show.
FAMILY DAY: DRAW-A-THONFREE : Take a trip to Akron for a huge family art session! You literally get to draw on giant floor and wall scrolls using extra-long tools—super hands-on and fun.It's a free, massive art project where kids can literally cover the walls and floor, inspired by the Alfred McMoore exhibition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cleveland this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31 - Feb 1) you can enjoy the free City of Solon | Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday and the Family Day: Draw-A-Thon in Akron on Sunday.
Where can my younger kids see a show without getting overwhelmed?
Playhouse Square is hosting a sensory-friendly performance of Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales on Sunday, February 1st, specifically designed for ages 3-7 with lower sound and lights.
Is there anything unique happening before the ice melts?
Yes! Saturday, January 31st is your last chance to visit the Crocker Park Ice Festival to see massive 3D sculptures and live artist carvings before they disappear.