My friend has moved to the Cleveland area and told me she misses this blog so I offered to send her some sources and ideas on getting situated up there. I drafted this post just to gather my thoughts for her but realized I should actually publish the post as these links might be helpful to someone else moving, planning a NE Ohio staycation or daytrip.I'm not familiar with areas or neighborhoods of Cleveland myself so the first thing I'd do as a new mom to the area would be to try and connect with other parents. Meetup is a great place to start, of course. If you're on facebook, type in Cleveland mom then tab over from All results to groups. There are also some page suggestions there.
While you are out and about, stop and look at every bulletin board you come across. I'm sure you've noticed by now, a good portion of the photos I share were snapped on my cellphone!
Get yourself to the library. I'm sure they all offer a classic storytime, some may lend video games and I've just learned you can borrow toys from the Cuyahoga library.
As you like or follow any of these locations or blogs on facebook, go to the Liked by this Page section and check out what they like, might lead you to area mom bloggers, groups, hidden gems in your area, etc). Then see what has been posted to that page, someone might have posted about a cool upcoming event.
Check out the area's attractions. Might be worth getting a membership to a museum that offers the best reciprocal admission.
Cain Park
cleaquarium
cbgarden
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Clevelandmetroparks
ClevelandMetroparksZoo
Cleveland museum-of-natural-history
ClevelandMetroparks
Great Lakes Science Center
LakeErieNatureandScienceCenter
lensc.org
The-Childrens-Museum-of-Cleveland
Cleveland-musuem-of-art
ShoreCulturalCentre
Lake Metroparks
CuyahogaArtsAndCulture
MOCACleveland
YWCA of Cleveland
YMCA Cleveland
PlayGround World storefront offers playtime
Northridgevilleparks and rec
Goldfish swim school
Massillonparksandrecreation
Cleveland area spraygrounds
Memphis-kiddie-park
Mentor
Prestons Hope adorable playground
Check out these blogs/websites for family friendly ideas and reviews. They often host giveaways for area events & attractions and may inform you about the indoor play areas, great playgrounds and of events going on at
The IX center , The Q-Quicken Loans Arena, Playhouse square...
Northeast Ohio Family fun
Mac Kid Cleveland West
MacKids Cleveland East
Mac Kids North Akron
Cleveland moms like me I need a playdate
Happeningsoftheharperhousehold.net
Hall of fame mom
sistersshoppingonashoestring
AkronOhioMoms
ClevelandFFD
Musings of Motherhood
Clevelandkiddos.com
365kidsincleveland only 205 posts and hasn't been updated in a long while, but still lots of great ideas & reviews so it's well worth reading through.
local bands (like Hey Kid) or other entertainers *might* post an update about upcoming event
Zobapago.com
Zap-Entertainment-LLC (the bubble guy!)
Outback Ray
Malls & Shopping centers, most have play areas, some host storytimes or family friendly events
CrockerPark
shopping center hosts summer movie nights, Halloween events, holiday festivities... Towercitycenter.com
home to Kris Kringle inventionasium in winter
Coventryvillage.org
check out local kid related media for upcoming events
Northeastohioparent.com
Todays-Family-Magazine
Radio-disney-events
Chain stores that offer activities/crafts, Lake Shore, Pat Catan's, Lowe's, Michaels, Jo-Anns, Home Depot. Barnes and Noble
misc
Fireworks in Ohio and Festivals in Ohio
Eggshell land
check out these general Cleveland pages, might clue you in to a great restaurant or fun shop
Northern-Ohio-Tourism
cool cleveland
Thisiscleveland.com
AdventuresNEO
ThePlus.NortheastOhio
Fun Spots
Sweet moses treats.com
Staycation Ideas
Lolly trolley.com
Get a birds-eye-view at the Tower City Terminal
annual festivals
Shaker Heights Art Festival
Clevelandworldfestival.com in August
Warehouse District Festival
Ohiocelticintfest.com
Twinsdays.org
Jewish-food-and-culture-festival
Cleveland-air-show over Labor Day
Clevelandoktoberfest.com in September
cleveland garlic festival in September
Dragon Boat Festival in September
Cleveland Museum of Art's Chalk Festival in September
Ingenuity cleveland.com
Woolybear in October
Walleye madness.com
cfo.cityofcf.com/web
Olmsted Falls I know I've only touched on the tip of the iceberg of things to do in and around Cleveland but hopefully this will get you started.
best of luck to you, M & family
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