Looking for a fun, educational outing with your kids? Check out these family-friendly ongoing attractions happening this month and beyond in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area.
AKRON ART MUSEUM
Transfiguration: Rachel Libeskind and the Tiffany Window. Experience a restored historic Tiffany stained glass window depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, alongside new work. Through 7/5/26. 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org
AKRON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Farm to Table. Kids pick apples, gather eggs and pick vegetables; buy and sell from each other at the farmer’s market; and then put on a chef hat and make lunch. Akron Children’s Museum, 216 S. Main St., akronkids.org
AKRON FOSSILS & SCIENCE CENTER
Two-Acre Outdoor Play Park. A 60-foot giant slide, a four-person helicopter swing, a 200-foot zip line, a mini challenge course and an old-fashioned merry-go-round. 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley, akronfossils.com
AKRON ZOO
Penguin Point. Look at the zoo’s Humboldt penguins on land, underwater, at water level and above the water, looking down into the penguin pool. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
CANTON MUSEUM OF ART
On the Threshold of the Great Lakes. Geo Rutherford’s work uses collected Great Lakes materials and experimental printmaking to reveal the hidden ecological impacts of climate change, pollution and invasive species beneath deceptively clear waters. Through 7/26. 1001 Market Ave. N, cantonart.org
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CLEVELAND
Making Miniatures. Children discover a fascinating collection of dollhouses and search through hands-on play. 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, cmcleveland.org
CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN
Hershey Children’s Garden. Search for fish, frogs and turtles in the pond, learn about gardens, create in the sand box, care for plants with the water pump, and more. 11030 East Blvd., University Circle, cbgarden.org
CLEVELAND HISTORY CENTER
Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies. Showcases the region’s important contributions to the movie industry, which brings over $100 million to the local economy each year. Through 10/31. 10825 East Blvd., wrhs.org
CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO
Asian Highlands. This immersive addition is home to Amur and snow leopards, red panda and a new species to the zoo, takin. 3900 Wildlife Way, futureforwildlife.org
THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
ArtLens Gallery. A multifaceted, innovative experience that allows families and friends to look closer, dive deeper, and have fun discovering the museum’s collection. 11150 East Blvd., clevelandart.org
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Planetarium Show: Pop Stars of the Universe. With the aid of the James Webb Space Telescope, look deeper into the universe than ever before. Through 6/20/26. 1 Wade Oval Drive, cmnh.org
D&R INDOOR PLAYLAND
Two levels of indoor structure covering over 6,500 square feet. 6700 Biddulph Road, Brooklyn, drplayland.com
GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER
Handle with Care. This immersive 2,000-square-foot early childhood exhibit is designed to support early experiences with empathy and engineering for the Science Center’s youngest guests. 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, greatscience.com
GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM
Asia and Indonesia Gallery. Entering this gallery almost sends visitors into a zen serenity, and with those heightened senses you’ll love seeing some of the newest species — if you can find them. 2000 Sycamore St., greaterclevelandaquarium.com
HALE FARM & VILLAGE
Living History Museum. Explore 19th century life in the Western Reserve, including 32 historic structures, craft and trade demonstrations, farm animals and gardens. 2686 Oak Hill Village, Bath, wrhs.org
HOLDEN ARBORETUM
Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower. A 500-foot-long elevated walkway that’s 65 feet above the forest floor and a tower 12 stories tall provide a breathtaking view. 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, holdenarb.org
LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER
Schuele Planetarium. An immersive learning experience through high-resolution, 360 degree images and a breathtaking display of stars. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, lensc.org
LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK
The Arena/Well Bred Shed. Meet the sheep, pigs, goats, chickens and rabbits. See draft, light and miniature horses. 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
LITTLE DIGGERS PLAY SPACE
Your Neighborhood’s Largest Indoor Sandbox. Dig, build and explore with the magic of sand play with hundreds of toys and tons of sand. 3020 Westgate Mall Dr., Fairview Park, littlediggersplayspace.com
MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE
Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience. Examines a wide range of Jewish themes and identities in comics, recognizing the diverse roots that have contributed to this unique art form. 5/7-8/23. 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org
MCKINLEY PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM
Frances Benjamin Johnston: White House Photographer. Learn about the photographer for Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Through 6/30. 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton, mckinleymuseum.org
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS CLEVELAND
Illusion Rooms & Installations. Visitors can immerse themselves into the fascinating world of illusions and let these captivating rooms play tricks on their minds. 186 Euclid Ave., Suite 130, moicleveland.com
STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
Guided Manor House Tours. Experience the Manor House through the eyes of a trained tour guide and learn more about what life was like at the estate when the Seiberling family lived here. 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
