April showers won’t stop us – it’s going to be a fun month with longer and warmer days. Hooray! While enjoying the beginning of spring, we’ll also celebrate Easter and Earth Day this month. Get out and explore with our picks for best events and things to do April.
See Spring Flowers in Bloom
Tulips and Daffodils and Daisies, Oh My! Spring in Northeast Ohio is bursting with color that you don’t want to miss. Plan a trip to see the Cherry Blossoms at Wade Oval, head to Lake View Cemetery’s Daffodil Hill to find find 100,000 daffodils covering the three-acre hill, take a short one mile hike on Daffodil Trail at Furnace Run Metro Park or head to one of the AMAZING botanical gardens in Northeast Ohio.
Celebrate Earth Day
Each year Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. Plant a tree, go on a family hike or bike, try a sustainability STEM project and read books about the planet. Check out our picks for the top Earth Day Activities for even more ideas and area earth day events.
Try a new park or playground
This month you can finally visit the park without your winter gear in tow! Teach the kids to play pickleball or tennis at Christmas Run Park in Wooster. Enjoy a picnic and the two playgrounds at Cascade Park in Hudson. Hike the trail at the Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve. Spend an afternoon at Lakewood Park playing and taking in the beautiful views and Cleveland skyline.
Check out our list of playgrounds in Northeast Ohio for even more ideas. Have fun!
Visit McKinley Museum
The museum is very well done and offers so many unique exhibits that appeal to all ages. You’ll enjoy the fully constructed Wooly Mammoth skeleton that was found in Ohio, the hands on activities in the discovery center, the planetarium and the street of shops replica of an historic town. Be sure to check out their website to find out if there are any special events taking place the day you plan to visit.
McKinley Museum
800 Mc Kinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
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Shop at Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom
Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom is a very unique toy store that brings us all back to our childhood. They sell many limited edition, discontinued, and older toys for both collectors and toy enthusiasts. In the Jackson Township location, they have a huge Lego display. It’s a replica of a city with skyscrapers, cars, traffic lights, restaurants and even a Cleveland script sign.
Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom
Locations in Jackson Township, Solon and Medina
Website
Sign the kids up for a Home Depot Kids Workshop
Check out your local Home Depot to see if they offer a kids workshop. At the kids workshop, your children will have the opportunity to build the monthly project under the supervision of Home Depot employees. Each child receives a home depot apron, certificate and pin for completing the project. The kids workshop happens once a month, so if you missed this month, mark your calendars for the next event.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
First Saturday of the Month, from 9-12 a.m.
Website
Hike to Great Falls of Tinkers Creek in Viaduct Park
Spring rain means local waterfalls will be flowing nicely! Not only is the Great Falls of Tinkers Creek a breathtaking waterfall, there is a short tunnel you can walk through (you’ll have to duck) for a one of a kind waterfall viewing experience.
Play Putt Putt at Alien Vacation Mini Golf
Alien Vacation brings the fun summer activity of mini golf, indoors! It is located in downtown Medina and is such a unique experience. The themed rooms include 3D art, lots of obstacles, and more. Once you are finished, enjoy the restaurants and shops in the area.
Alien Vacation Mini Golf
260 S Court St, Medina, OH 44256
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Explore the Watershed Stewardship Center
The Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Reservation is Cleveland Metroparks’ first facility for research and sustainable storm water management. It includes an interactive riverbank exhibit with fish and nature scenes, a kids’ area, and scavenger hunts. You’ll find several paved paths and in less than 2 minutes, visitors can drive to the Skyline Overlook Trailhead for a scenic 1.5-mile trail.
Watershed Stewardship Center
2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44134
Website
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Plan Ahead for Summer Fun
Summer fun is right around the corner. Make these reservations now to make the most out of summer vacation this year. Reserve your spot at one (or more) of these campgrounds in Ohio, make summer camp plans, and sign the kids up for swimming lessons and book an overnight stay in one of these treehouses rentals in Ohio. Plan now and have fun later!
Looking for more ideas & inspiration? Check out our Spring Fun Guide filled with 100+ things to do during the spring season in Ohio.
