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. 

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, October 27th, 10am-12pm

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!


Rhythm & Patterns

Students will learn to identify the beats in music using rhythm sticks, and explore how these notes turn into patterns. 

Friday, October 24th, 1:30pm at CMC 

Saturday, October 25th, 10:30am at CMC


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.