Cleveland is always a great place to be, but the fall is a particularly fun time of year. There is a crispness in the air, the kids are back in school and the hottest days of summer are behind us. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the cooler weather, the changing leaves and some of the best things the city of Cleveland has to offer.
If you have some extra time and want to spend a day, or a weekend, with the family this October, here are some great things you can enjoy. From art exhibits to a trip to the zoo, October in Cleveland has plenty to offer.
Visit the Masters at the Cleveland Museum of Art
If you love art and want to see the best the painting world has to offer, the Cleveland Museum of Art is the place to be this October. The long awaited Painting in the Modern Garden: Monet and Matisse exhibit opens on October 11, so you can get your fill of these modern art pioneers and enjoy a great day of culture.
The Monet and Matisse exhibit is just one reason to visit the Cleveland Museum of Art in October. The museum boasts one of the finest collections of modern art in the Midwest, so plan to spend the day wandering through the galleries and enjoying the best the art world has to offer.
Meet Some Spooky Critters at the Zoo
From October 15-25, you and the whole family can enjoy some of the scariest, spookiest creatures this side of Transylvania. From poisonous snakes and lurking lizards to lurking wolves, scary bats and even tigers, you will find it all here.
The Cleveland Zoo is a fun place to be at any time of year, but the annual Boo at the Zoo event has long been a favorite with visitors and residents alike. If you love animals and want to see some scary critters up close and personal, just head to the zoo in mid to late October.
Take in Some Hoops Action
Even if you are not a fan of basketball, you are sure to enjoy the home opener of the beloved Cleveland Cavaliers. This year the home opener happens on October 30, so bring your best wine and gold apparel and enjoy some basketball action.
The home opener pits the Cavs against the Heat, so be ready to root for the home team and enjoy a night out with the family.
October is a great time to be in Cleveland. In fact, the hardest part of living in Cleveland may be deciding which of these great things to do first.
