Are you looking for something for your kids to do during winter break? Check out this list of free activities in and around Cleveland for the next few weeks.

Estabrook Neighborhood Resource & Recreation Center

The Estabrook Recreation Center will be hosting a series of  events running from Monday, Dec. 23, to Friday, Jan. 3. A trip to the zoo, movie night and a New Year’s Eve celebration are just a few of the activities in store. Estabrook Recreation Center is located at 4125 Fulton Rd. For a full list of scheduled events and times, click here.

Candy Land It’s Wild in Ohio

Looking to make your winter break sweet? Candy Land comes to life at the Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland From now until Jan. 1. Enjoy an interactive, life-size game of Candy Land in addition to scavenger hunts, themed crafts and more. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but will be closed on Christmas. Registration is not required. The Penitentiary Glen Reservation is located at 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road. For more information on this event and other weekend programming being offered at the reservation, click here.

Puritas Nursery, Holiday Trains 2024

Enjoy the Holiday Trains at the Puritas Nursery, running now till Dec. 31. This festive experience features more than a dozen one-of-a-kind, landscaped model trains running throughout the nursery.
Enjoy the Holiday Trains at the Puritas Nursery, running now till Dec. 31. This festive experience features more than a dozen one-of-a-kind, landscaped model trains running throughout the nursery. Credit: Najee Hall / Signal Cleveland

Enjoy the Holiday Trains at the Puritas Nursery, running now till Dec. 31. This festive experience features more than a dozen one-of-a-kind, landscaped model trains running throughout the nursery. Do some last-minute holiday shopping, participate in a scavenger hunt or take some family photos with the holiday train displays. Puritas Nursery is located at 19201 Puritas Ave. Check out their weekly schedule to visit the trains by clicking here.

Puritas Nursery is located at 19201 Puritas Ave.
Puritas Nursery is located at 19201 Puritas Ave. Credit: Najee Hall / Signal Cleveland

Kirtland Nativity Exhibit

Kirtland Temple Visitors Center will be hosting a display of multiple nativity scenes from now until Dec. 31. Enjoy the story of the birth of Jesus Christ as told from different cultures from around the world. There will be a children’s room that has plenty of fun, hands-on activities. The event is free, but you must reserve a time to visit. To reserve your spot, click here.

Tower City Noon Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year with a Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Tower City on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be superhero and princess character meet and greets, a dance party, sock skating and plenty more. Guests can take part in a “Noon Year’s” countdown – 4,000 colorful balloons will be dropped from the ceiling. Tickets for the first 400 attendees are free. Just stop by the ticket booth in Skylight Park. Tower City is located at 230 W. Huron Road. For more information or to reserve your spot, click here.

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