Classes & Events
Classes & Events
Take the next step on your learning journey at The Children's Museum of Cleveland! Our family-friendly events, kids classes, and special workshops are full of interactive play-based learning.
Cleveland Family
Access Event
Friday, November 7th
4-6pm
The Children’s Museum of Cleveland is excited to offer a free community play event for families residing in the City of Cleveland who receive government assistance, such as WIC, EBT, or SNAP.
Explore the Museum's hands-on exhibits for 2 hours of open play, discovering all of the ways to learn through play in our eight interactive exhibits. Participating families will also receive a FREE CMC family membership, good for unlimited visits for a whole year!
Eligible families must show proof of their City of Cleveland address and government assistance (such as a WIC, EBT, or SNAP card) to attend these events. Registration is required!
Spooky season is here!
Celebrate Halloween at CMC the whole week leading up to the big day,
with daily pop-up programming and special activities.
No registration required!
Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating:
$5/bag
10am-12pm
Monday 10/27
Tuesday 10/28
Wednesday 10/29
Friday 10/31
Halloween Story Time:
Plus bonus giveaways!
9:30am
Wednesday 10/29
Friday 10/31
Monster Mash Dance Party:
1pm
Wednesday 10/29
Friday 10/31
Halloween Craft in Arts & Parts:
All Day!
Friday 10/31
Monday, November 3rd, 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16th, 10am-12pm
Monday, November 17th, 10am-12pm
Monday, December 8th, 10am-12pm
Sunday, December 14th, 10am-12pm
Monday, December 29th, 10am-12pm
Pop in to Crafternoon! This drop-in art experience allows young learners to explore artistic mediums and craft their own creations in a flexible format. Each month, we will feature a different artistic medium and offer drop-in hours for little artists to come and create. No need to be "on time" or stay for the full session - drop in when you wish and stay as long as you'd like!
Crafternoon is open to all ages, but is recommended for ages 3+. This experience is available to all Museum guests (Museum admission or membership is required!)
Tickets can be purchased at our front desk.
Where Do The
Children Play?
Collaborative music program with
The Children's Museum of Cleveland
& The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Where Do the Children Play is a collaborative program between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and The Children’s Museum of Cleveland that invites families to explore the magic of music and play together!
Through hands-on activities, instrument exploration, and creative discovery, children and caregivers are encouraged to learn, create, and imagine while they explore these two iconic Cleveland museums. This initiative celebrates the power of music and play as pathways to artistic expression, family connection, and joyful learning.
Fee: $10/child
All classes in this series will be held drop-in style.
No pre-registration required!
Genres of Instruments
In the garage space at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we will cover the four instruments that make up the majority of bands: piano, guitar, bass, and drums. We will go over how all these instruments are able to produce sound, then kids will able to play inside the garage and practice using these instruments!
Friday, November 21st, 1:30pm at The Rock Hall
Saturday, November 22nd, 10:30am at The Rock Hall
Sensory Friendly Time
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday, November 16th, 8-9am
Sunday, December 21st, 8-9am
Tickets:
Standard Admission
Memberships and access programs accepted!
Sensory Friendly Time is a special program for families with children with sensory processing disorders and other special needs. During these sessions, CMC provides exclusive access to the Museum for families who thrive in a less crowded and lower-stimulation environment.
This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in a space that supports the unique needs of their children. Guests are encouraged to bring adaptive equipment to support a comfortable visit. CMC has noise-reducing headphones and sensory support kits available at our front desk upon request. There are limited quantities, available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Families visiting during the morning sessions are welcome to stay after general admission opens at 9am. Pre-registration is not required!
What to expect:
- Special hours (outside of general operating hours) offering a quieter and less crowded environment.
- Private Sensory Friendly Room for respite / sensory breaks.
- 8 hands-on exhibits for children to learn through play, explore, and create.
- The opportunity to connect with other families in your community.
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