With spring and warmer temps on the way, March is such a fun month in Northeast Ohio! From Easter Egg Hunts and St. Patrick’s Day events, to maple sugar events and spring break, there’s something for every family to enjoy this month.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Attend one of the area parades, search for 4 leaf clovers at the park or celebrate with a special treat. We’ve got some great ideas for things to do on St. Patrick’s Day
Head to a maple sugaring event
If you’ve never been to a Maple Syrup Festival, you should consider going this year. Many parks and farms in Northeast Ohio provide a chance for people to come learn about the process of turning sap into maple syrup. You’ll learn about tapping trees, how the sap is collected, and how the sap is boiled down and turned into maple syrup. Some events even offer pancake breakfasts and opportunities to purchase maple syrup and candy.
Take the kids to one (or more) Easter egg hunts
With multiple hunts happening each weekend, there is sure to be one near you. We’ve got details on all the best locations including helicopter egg drops, egg hunts at petting zoos and locations at many area parks. Find an easter egg hunt near you.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
Well known across the country as one of the must-sees in the football world, however, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is much more than that. It is a fun thing to do with the family, as many exhibits appeal to more that just football fans. In addition, the recently added a ferris wheel behind the museum, so be sure to check that out!
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708
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Try your luck at Top Golf in Akron
There are many different games to play that make it fair for all skill levels. Our favorite is the closest-to-the-pin game, where the person who hits the ball closest to a certain pin gets points. In addition to golf, BigShots offers food and drinks so you can snack while playing. They are open no matter the weather as they have heated tee docs.
Top Golf Akron (Formerly BigShots)
600 Swartz Rd, Akron, OH 44319
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Visit the animals at Majestic Meadows
Majestic Meadows opens for the year on March 1 and they have so many special things planned. New in 2024 guest can visit with Asian small-clawed otter and prehensile porcupine! In addition to those animals, the farms has over 75 alpacas and many other animals that are friendly to all ages. Almost everything is free-range, so its truly like you’re in a meadow full of friendly animals.
Majestic Meadows
4195 Abbeyville Rd, Medina, OH 44256
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Visit a new park or playground
There are so many amazing local playgrounds and we’ve made it super easy for you to find a new one to explore. Check out our list of playgrounds in Northeast Ohio which includes a map. Have fun!
Get your photos with the Cleveland Script Signs
Explore Cleveland with these fun photo ops. Check out our guide for finding the Cleveland Script Signs which includes where to find them and things to do nearby.
Ride the Train through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Depart from either the Akron Northside Station or the Peninsula Depot and enjoy a 2-hour ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. While riding, be sure to make your way to the Cafe Car for drinks and snacks.
National Park Scenic Excursion
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Explore the East Falls in Cascade Park
The waterfall is easily accessible via a boardwalk and overlook is one of the two waterfalls in Cascade Park. It starts as the Black River that flows over a man-made spillway before cascading over natural rocks. The other waterfall, the West Falls, is only a short drive away is also worth visiting.
East Falls in Cascade Park
131 Kerstetter Way, Elyria, OH 44035
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Enjoy Learning at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center features interactive exhibits focused on native wildlife and animals, along with a planetarium. It houses outdoor exhibits for injured animals unable to return to the wild and has a paved story walk trail. For additional outdoor activities, visitors can head to the nearby Huntington Beach to enjoy Lake Erie and its nature playground.
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
28728 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
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Walk through the Cherry Blossoms in Downtown Akron
See the 450+ cherry blossom trees along the towpath trail in Akron, Park at the Cascade Locks near the Mustill Store Museum and walk south for about a mile along the trail. It goes through downtown Akron past the Canal Park Stadium and behind the Spaghetti Warehouse. The views of the trees and canal are beautiful the entire way.
Plan for a Fun Spring Break
Spring Break is almost here, if you are looking for some fun ways to spend the week, we have some great suggestions for you. We got you covered with ideas on things to do during spring break including indoor activities, outdoor adventures, things to do at home, and even road trip suggestions. Start planning and have a great break!
Looking for more ideas & inspiration? Check out our Spring Fun Guide filled with 100+ things to do during the spring season in Ohio.
