Explore Mentor
Lake Erie shoreline, headlands beach and miles of nature preserves.
Things to Do in Mentor
Parks, playgrounds, trails, waterfalls, restaurants and local businesses — all in one place.
Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio
Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio offers paint your own pottery, creative art activities, kids art classes — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Great Lakes Mall Children's Play Area
Great Lakes Mall Children's Play Area offers free indoor play, mall play area, toddler friendly, dining and shopping — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Headlands Beach State Park
Ohio's longest natural sand beach on Lake Erie — swimming, picnics and lighthouse trail views.
Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve
Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve offers dunes, beach, birding, Lake Erie — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
James A. Garfield National Historic Site offers presidential home, tours, grounds — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve offers trails, marina views, birding, lakefront nature — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Mentor Public Library - Main Library
Mentor Public Library - Main Library offers public library, children's section, storytimes, crafts — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Penitentiary Glen Reservation & Nature Center
Penitentiary Glen Reservation & Nature Center offers nature center, Wildlife Center, trails, seasonal family experiences — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Great Lakes Mall
Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Great Lakes Mall offers bowling, arcade games, indoor entertainment, billiards — great for a family adventure. Verify current hours, pricing and availability on the official website before visiting.
Plan a perfect day in Mentor
Build a custom family itinerary around your kids’ ages, drive time and budget.
A Perfect Day in Mentor
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 — Mentor
Quick answers to common questions about things to do with kids in the area.
What are the best things to do with kids in Mentor, Ohio?
Mentor, Lake 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 Mentor with kids?
Yes — many parks, playgrounds and trails in Mentor are free. Use the Things to Do section above and filter for free activities.
How can I plan a full family day in Mentor?
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.