Explore Medina
Victorian public square, farmers market and family festivals.
Things to Do in Medina
Parks, playgrounds, trails, waterfalls, restaurants and local businesses — all in one place.
Alien Vacation Mini Golf
Alien Vacation Mini Golf offers 18-hole black-light 3D indoor mini golf, alien adventure, family fun — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
All Fired Up!
All Fired Up! offers paint your own pottery, creative family activity, art studio, walk-ins — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Buckeye Woods Park
Buckeye Woods Park offers lake, trails, playground, wetlands — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park offers inclusive playground, dog park, story walk — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Castle Noel
Castle Noel offers America's largest year-round indoor Christmas attraction, movie props, Santa Claus Mountain, holiday displays — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Escape Medina
Escape Medina offers puzzle-based escape room experiences, immersive themes, families and groups — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Medina County District Library - Medina
Medina County District Library - Medina offers children's area, storytimes, family events — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Medina County Historical Society / John Smart House Museum
Medina County Historical Society / John Smart House Museum offers local history collections, historic house interpretation, Victorian architecture, kids and families — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
The Grind Coffee Bar
Specialty coffee, lattes, house syrups and sweet/savory crepes right by the historic Medina Public Square.
Plan a perfect day in Medina
Build a custom family itinerary around your kids’ ages, drive time and budget.
A Perfect Day in Medina
A suggested family itinerary — morning activity, lunch, afternoon adventure and dessert.
Morning Activity
Start with a park, trail or playground nearby.
Lunch
A family-friendly, locally-owned restaurant.
Afternoon Adventure
A second outdoor spot or indoor play space.
Dessert
Ice cream, a bakery or a coffee treat to finish strong.
Plan your own day
Use our itinerary builder to customize a day around your kids' ages, drive time and budget.
Open the Plan Our Day toolFamily FAQ — Medina
Quick answers to common questions about things to do with kids in the area.
What are the best things to do with kids in Medina, Ohio?
Medina, Medina County offers 9 family-friendly spots including parks, playgrounds, trails, restaurants and local businesses. Browse the full list above.
Are there free things to do in Medina with kids?
Yes — many parks, playgrounds and trails in Medina are free. Use the Things to Do section above and filter for free activities.
How can I plan a full family day in Medina?
Use our Plan Our Day tool to build a custom itinerary around your kids’ ages, drive time and budget — see the Perfect Day section above.