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🎭 Arts & Theater for Kids in Parma, OH

8 children's theater, art studios, and performing arts rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Parma

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The Cleveland Museum of Art art museum in Cleveland, OH🎨 Museum
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4.9(13,273)Free9 mi away

The Cleveland Museum of Art offers an exceptional (and completely free!) cultural experience for families, featuring over 45,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years. With dedicated family programs, interactive gallery activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages exploration, this world-class museum makes art accessible and exciting for even the youngest visitors.

🕑 2-3 hours
Clague Playhouse Community Theater performing arts theater in North Olmsted, OH🎭 Theater
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4.7(136)$9 mi · North Olmsted

Clague Playhouse Community Theater brings the magic of live performance to families in North Olmsted with high-quality, family-friendly productions in an intimate setting where every seat feels close to the action. This beloved community theater also offers youth theater programs that let kids experience the excitement of being on stage themselves, making it both an entertainment destination and a creative outlet for young performers.

🕑 2-2.5 hours including intermission for most productions
SouthPark Mall shopping mall in Strongsville, OH🛍️ Shopping
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4.4(10,272)$8 mi · Strongsville

SouthPark Mall in Strongsville is a family-friendly shopping destination that goes beyond retail therapy. With a movie theater, diverse dining options, and beloved seasonal events like Santa visits and Easter Bunny photos, it's a convenient one-stop spot for family entertainment, especially on rainy days or during Ohio's colder months.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on activities (shopping only: 2 hours; adding a movie or meal: 3-4 hours)
Mapleside Farms event venue in Mentor, OH🌾 Farm
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4.4(2,922)$11 mi · Mentor

Mapleside Farms is a delightful working farm where families can experience authentic agricultural activities together. From hand-picking crisp apples in the orchards to navigating exciting corn mazes and visiting friendly farm animals, this beloved destination offers seasonal fun that gets kids excited about where their food comes from while creating lasting family memories.

🕑 3-4 hours
Mapleside Farms event venue in Avon, OH🌾 Farm
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4.4(2,922)$$11 mi · Avon

Mapleside Farms offers an authentic farm experience where kids can pick their own fresh produce, enjoy hayrides, and learn about agriculture firsthand. The working farm features seasonal festivals, a farm market stocked with local goods, and an on-site bakery famous for their fresh-baked treats that kids absolutely love.

🕑 2-4 hours
Regal Crocker Park movie theater in Westlake, OH🎮 Entertainment
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4.4(1,778)$13 mi · Westlake

Regal Crocker Park offers a comfortable, family-friendly movie experience in the heart of Westlake's premier shopping and dining destination. With stadium seating, the latest family films, and a prime location surrounded by restaurants and shops, it's perfect for turning a simple movie outing into a full afternoon or evening of family fun.

🕑 2.5-3 hours (including previews and potential pre or post-movie dining)
Great Northern Mall shopping mall in North Olmsted, OH🎮 Entertainment
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4.3(10,537)Free10 mi · North Olmsted

Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted offers families a comfortable indoor destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment year-round. With a variety of family-friendly stores, a food court with multiple options, and climate-controlled comfort, it's an ideal spot when you need to get kids out of the house during cold Cleveland winters or rainy days.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Swings-N-Things Fun Park amusement park in Cleveland, OH🎢 Amusement Park
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4.1(1,424)$$$12 mi away

Swings-N-Things Fun Park is Cleveland's go-to destination for action-packed family fun, offering everything from go-karts and bumper boats to dual mini-golf courses and batting cages all in one convenient location. With both outdoor attractions and an indoor playground, plus an on-site ice cream shop, it's the perfect spot for families seeking variety without hopping between multiple venues.

🕑 3-4 hours

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