Things to Do with Kids in Akron, OH

  • TripBuzz found 158 things to do with kids in or near Akron, Ohio, including 141 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Medina, North Canton and Massillon.
  • From Akron Zoo to Akron Zoological Park, the Akron area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Zoos, Theaters and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
  • One of the largest cities in Ohio, Akron is less than an hours drive from Cleveland. It features many tourist attractions including the Akron Zoo, Art Museum and Civic Theater. The University of Akron also makes its home in this city. Known as the Akron Zips, they provide quality sports for the community as this school is a part of the NCAA in several areas of competition.
  • TripBuzz found 158 things to do with kids in or near Akron, Ohio, including 141 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Medina, North Canton and Massillon.
  • From Akron Zoo to Akron Zoological Park, the Akron area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Zoos, Theaters and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
  • One of the largest cities in Ohio, Akron is less than an hours drive from Cleveland. It features many tourist attractions including the Akron Zoo, Art Museum and Civic Theater. The University of Akron also makes its home in this city. Known as the Akron Zips, they provide quality sports for the community as this school is a part of the NCAA in several areas of competition.
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30.0 Miles
87% 407 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) One Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115 MoreLess Info
Also known as 'The Q', Quicken Loans Arena is the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose roster players include famous NBA star LeBron James. The location has also hosted numerous WWE events and the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
30.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Waterfalls 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691 MoreLess Info
Founded over 100 years ago, Secrest Arboretum contains thousands of species of plants as well as wildlife like birds and reptiles. The free arboretum has paved walkways for guided and self-guided tours through gardens, forests and meadows.
30.1 Miles
91% 600 votes
Botanical Gardens 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 MoreLess Info
Explore 20 unique gardens at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, meander through rainforest and desert biomes in the 18,000 square foot Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, or dine in the Garden Cafe. The second floor hosts the Guren botanical Art Gallery.
30.1 Miles
84% 421 votes
Natural History Museums 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106 MoreLess Info
The mission of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is to help people discover and explore the natural world, and it performs this goal through a variety of innovative displays. Popular topics covered by the museum include dinosaurs and astronomy.
30.2 Miles
51% 686 votes
Zoos 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 MoreLess Info
Featuring over ½ million gallons of water, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, is dedicated to introducing guests to the wonders of marine life and conservation. Featuring a fascinating underwater tube walkway, reef displays from around the world, touch tanks and more.
30.2 Miles
93% 408 votes
Theaters 1501 Euclid Ave, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44115 MoreLess Info
PlayhouseSquare is a large theater and performance facility -- the largest in the United States outside of New York City. It hosts a variety of shows including Broadway productions, children's performances, comedians, and musical concerts.
30.2 Miles
57% 138 votes
Bowling 402 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 MoreLess Info
An award-winning entertainment complex, The Corner Alley, provides you with the best amenities for a fun night out or your next corporate event. Featuring bowling lanes, restaurant and martini bar, guests also enjoy the arcade room and private meeting space complete with 4 lanes for bowling.
30.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 13000 Athens Ave, Studio C328, Screw Factory Building, Lakewood, OH 44107 MoreLess Info
Specializing in tableware, Gina DeSantis Ceramics has an open studio where visitors can enroll in pottery classes. These classes teach visitors the basics of hand building, molding, firing, and wheel throwing techniques.
30.3 Miles
92% 269 votes
Bus Tours 1831 Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH 44113 MoreLess Info
Acting as a landmark tour and transportation service for northeast Ohio, Lolly the Trolley offers unique travel experiences. It is basically a way to take guided tours of downtown Cleveland and the surrounding area by trolley.
30.4 Miles
86% 149 votes
Parks 6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102 MoreLess Info
Located along Lake Erie, Edgewater Park is a city metropark that provides visitors with a scenic and memorable view overlooking the city skyline. Summer concerts, food vendors, and numerous recreational activities are among the events popular at the park.
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