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November in Cleveland with little kids.

50 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Cleveland in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

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34 listings

Nov 2 to Nov 8

4 listings

Nov 16 to Nov 22

3 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

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Cleveland Turkey Trot

Public Hall, downtown · 500 Lakeside Ave. E., Cleveland, OH 44114

Thanksgiving
When
Thursday, Nov 26
Time
1-mile fun walk 8:45 a.m.; 5K and 5-mile at 9:30 a.m.
Price
$35 per event (goes up after Nov. 22); virtual option $30
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Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov6to 30

Santa Photos at SouthPark

SouthPark · 500 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136

Santa
When
Nov 6 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov13to 30

North Pole Adventure

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Rockside Station · 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131

Santa
When
Nov 13 to Dec 22
Time
5 p.m. (returns 6:30) or 7:55 p.m. (returns 9:25)
Price
$60–$110 per person
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Nov13to 30

Santa Photos at Great Lakes Mall

Great Lakes Mall · 7850 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060

Santa
When
Nov 13 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 2–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov18to 30

Wild Winter Lights

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo · 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Holiday lights
When
Nov 18 to Dec 30
Time
5–9 p.m.
Price
Walk-through $27 ($24 members); drive-through $59 per vehicle ($49 members); under 2 free
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Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at Beachwood Place

Beachwood Place · 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 2–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov21to 30

Tropical Holiday

Cleveland Botanical Garden · Cleveland, OH

Holiday lights
When
Nov 21 to Jan 3
Time
Daytime; Thu–Sat until 9 p.m.
Price
Included with general admission; timed tickets required online
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Nov28to 30

Breakfast with Mr. Kringle

The Burnham Restaurant, Hilton Cleveland Downtown · 100 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH

Santa
When
Nov 28 to Dec 20
Time
Seatings 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10:30, 11, 11:30 a.m.; 60 minutes
Price
Adult 13+ $68; child 2–12 $42; under 2 free (tax, gratuity, self-parking included)
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Nov28to 30

Santa Photos at Petitti Garden Centers

Petitti Garden Centers (Avon, Bainbridge, Bath Twp. and Strongsville) · Avon, Bainbridge, Bath Township and Strongsville stores

Santa
When
Nov 28 to Dec 20
Time
Noon–5pm
Price
Visit is free; photo packages $25–50 (your own camera is fine with any package)
Ages
All ages
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Guides

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Good questions

November in Cleveland: the FAQ

50 dated listings so far, including Baby Bonanza (Lee Road) (Nov 2), Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls (South) (Nov 2), FamilySpace: DiNovember (Woodland) (Nov 2, Nov 3 and Nov 5) and 0 to 3 Read to Me (Lorain) (Nov 3). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

Baby Bonanza (Lee Road) (Nov 2), Día de los Muertos Sugar Skulls (South) (Nov 2), FamilySpace: DiNovember (Woodland) (Nov 2, Nov 3 and Nov 5), 0 to 3 Read to Me (Lorain) (Nov 3) and Preschool Storytime (Main Library) (Nov 3), plus 31 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Cleveland.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

13 start this November: Photos With Santa at Crocker Park (Nov 21), Santa Photos at SouthPark (Nov 6 to Dec 24), North Pole Adventure (Nov 13 to Dec 22), Santa Photos at Great Lakes Mall (Nov 13 to Dec 24) and Wild Winter Lights (Nov 18 to Dec 30), plus 8 more below.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 2, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

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