Kick of the year on a high note with family fun around town. From outdoor activities to winter getaways, there’s lots to do! Get out and explore with our picks for best events and things to do January.
Feed Chickadees from the Palm of your Hand
It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! The feeling of tiny bird feet on your hand as they snack on the sunflower seeds is sure to bring a smile to your face. Wondering where to go? Check out these places that offer hand feeding Chickadees.
Challenge yourself at Ninja Course
Let’s face it, January is cold and sometimes it’s nice to do something that doesn’t require multiple layers, gloves and a hat. Channel your inner ninja and challenge the family to complete one of these obstacle courses.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Because schools are closed to observe the holiday, you may be looking for fun things to do. Thankfully there are many fun activities planned. Some of the events are specifically designed to remember Martin Luther King Jr., while others are just fun options to get you out of the house. {Find Out More}
Lace Up Your Skates and Go Ice Skating at the Cuyahoga Falls Outdoor Ice Rink
Ice Skating is a great activity to do during the Winter months. The rink in Cuyahoga Falls is spacious and right downtown, so you can explore other activities before or after you skate. Some of the best places to walk to are Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop or Pav’s Ice Cream shop right nearby.
Cuyahoga Falls Outdoor Ice Rink
2085 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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You may also be interested in: More seasonal outdoor skating rinks. Admission is typically inexpensive (and sometimes FREE) and there is a small fee to rent ice skates (assuming you don’t have a pair of your own).
Visit a Frozen Waterfall like Brandywine Falls in the CVNP
Brandywine Falls is a 60-foot waterfall located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The waterfall is accessible by a short boardwalk. If there has been a lot of snow and ice, the boardwalk can be slick so be careful. Wear micro spikes or sturdy hiking boots if you have them
Brandywine Falls
8176 Brandywine Road, Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067
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You may also be interested in: More waterfalls in Ohio
Visit the Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Plan for a day of adventure and learning at the Children’s Museum of Cleveland. The museum has eight exhibits from a science laboratory of water and air in the Wonder Lab to a miniature city of climbing and exploration in Adventure City. Play with bubbles, visit the theater, work on arts and crafts and so much more!
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
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You may be interested in: More area indoor playgrounds
Play Duckpin Bowling at The Workz Arcade
Affordable duck pin bowling and arcade games. The also occasionally offers sensory friendly nights which are great for kids on the spectrum. We saw kids of all ages there. If you’d like an adult night out, visit during the weekend to enjoy live music and drinks in the speakeasy hidden in the lower level.
The Workz
2220 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Head to the Carlisle Visitor Center
Inside the Carlisle Visitor Center is a large multi-level dinosaur themed play area for kids, a variety of hands on educational activities and an nature observation window. Just outside of the visitor center is the Raptor Center, which houses several raptors and the children’s nature discovery trail with fun little buildings for kids to play in.
Carlisle Visitor Center
12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, Ohio 44050
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You may be interested in: More nature centers in Northeast Ohio
Go Snow Tubing!
Bundle up, get the hot cocoa ready and head out for some wintertime fun. Check out the area sled riding hills, or leave the sleds at home and take a ride down the 700ft toboggan chutes in Cleveland. Grab some friends and go snow tubing (there are even options for glow tubing at night) or head to an area ski resort.
Looking for more ideas & inspiration? Check out our Winter Fun Guide filled with 100+ things to do during the spring season in Ohio.
