2026 Winter Fun Occasions in Northeast Ohio –

Bundle up or head indoors — winter enjoyable is all over the place in Northeast Ohio. From outside snowy adventures to cozy indoor occasions, there are many methods to have a good time the season all winter lengthy.

January 6

The Grandparent Connection: Making Snowflakes. Explore nature, get pleasure from a craft, go on a hike and browse a narrative. 10-11 a.m. Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park, 9045 Baldwin Road, Kirtland Hills, lakemetroparks.com

January 11

Snow Much Fun Open House. Toast s’mores, sip cocoa, make a craft, paint within the snow and take a look at feeding the chickadees. 12-3 p.m. Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg, summitmetroparks.org

Winter Woodpeckers. Hike, search and find out about woodpecker diversifications and identification. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Seneca Ponds Park, 515 Mondial Pkwy., Streetsboro, portagecounty-oh.gov

January 13

Map & Compass Snowflake Scavenger Hunt. Learn map and compass abilities. Then, use these abilities to seek out hidden snowflakes. 3-4 p.m. Brecksville Reservation, Trailside Program Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville, clevelandmetroparks.com

January 17

Mentor Chill Out. A full-day of family-friendly enjoyable as the primary grounds are remodeled right into a winter wonderland. 1-6 p.m. Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, cityofmentor.com

January 21

Indoor Snowball Games. Escape the chilly and are available inside for a heat snowball struggle. 4-5 p.m. Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, geaugalibrary.net

January 22

Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing. An overview of Nordic snowboarding together with numerous kinds and accompanying gear. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, 9445 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, clevelandmetroparks.com

January 24

Downtown Akron Frost Fest. An afternoon of winter enjoyable, ice sculptures, a sizzling cocoa crawl, reside music and extra. 12-5 p.m. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, downtownakron.com

Snow Day. Music, fireplace pits, s’mores, ice carving, crafts and extra. 12-6 p.m. Main Street, Kent, mainstreetkent.org

ONGOING

Through February 16

Winter Blast Lock3. Ice skating, igloos, bumper vehicles, indoor putt-putt golf, Archie the speaking snowman, firepits, ice bikes and extra. Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, lock3live.com

Through February 20

Crocker Park Ice Skating. The rink shall be in Union Square in entrance of Regal Cinemas. Crocker Park, 30147 Detroit Road, Westlake, crockerpark.com

Through February 22

Tobogganing. Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing on the twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes. The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation, 16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville, clevelandmetroparks.com

Through February 23

Cool Adventures. Bundle up, get exterior, discover, get pleasure from and join. Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, beechcreekgardens.org

Through March 31

Polar Blast Tubing. An adrenaline pumping expertise that’s good for kids and adults of all ages. Friday-Sunday. 1146 West Highland Rd., Sagamore Hills, bmbw.com