There is a lot going on in Cleveland in April as the city finally moves into spring.
This is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy the spring blooms in and around the city, cheer on the Cleveland Guardians as baseball season begins, or check out one of the exhibitions or festivals around the city this month.
Easter this year falls on Sunday, April 20. And don’t miss Dyngus Day, a holiday that is celebrated by the Polish community in Cleveland on Monday, April 21.
Weather in Cleveland in April
By April, the winter chill has finally started to thaw out in Cleveland. The average high during the month of April is 57° F while the average low is 42° F.
It occasionally snows in Cleveland in April, with an average monthly snowfall of 2.7 inches. However, you can generally enjoy milder temperatures in Cleveland throughout April. Just don’t forget a light jacket and layers for chillier mornings and evenings.
Top 10 Things to Do in Cleveland in April
1. Look out for spring blooms
When: All month long
Where: Various locations
One of the best things to do in Cleveland in April is look out for spring blooms, especially daffodils and cherry blossoms.
One of the best places to see daffodils is Daffodil Hill at Lake View Cemetery. These are typically in bloom from late March through mid-April
There are several places to see cherry blossoms in Cleveland, with some of the best being Brookside Reservation and Wade Lagoon. The cherry blossoms can appear as early as late March or as late as early May, but typically are in full bloom for 1-3 weeks in early or mid-April.
You can also see many other spring flowers in Cleveland blooming throughout April.
2. Cleveland International Film Festival
When: March 27-April 5, 2025
Where: Playhouse Square
The Cleveland International Film Festival is one of the oldest and longest-running film festivals in the country, and will be back for its 49th year in 2025.
This year’s festival will once again take place at Playhouse Square, and will feature 300 films from around the world. During the film festival, you can enjoy screenings and other special events.
3. Guardians Home Opener
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Where: 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland
April 8 is the Cleveland Guardians’ home opener game against the Chicago White Sox. While tickets will likely sell out for the game, you can cheer on the Guardians from sports bars around the city on this day as baseball season kicks off.
You can also purchase a Ballpark Pass this year for $54 a month, which gives you guaranteed access to standing room only tickets for every home game.
After the home opener on April 8, there are quite a few more baseball games to catch throughout the month of April!
RELATED: Tips for Going to a Cleveland Guardians Game
4. Visit Holden Arboretum
When: All month long
Where: 9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland
Holden Arboretum is one of the best places to visit near Cleveland during the spring. Located in Kirtland, the arboretum is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Cleveland.
With more than 3,500 acres of gardens, forests, lakes, and other outdoor space, there’s plenty to explore at the Holden Arboretum.
The Kalberer Emergent Tower and Murch Canopy Walk, two of the most popular attractions at Holden Arboretum, re-open each year on April 1.
General admission is $19 for adults and $13 for children aged 3-12. Admission includes the Murch Canopy Walk and emergent tower.
5. Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival
When: April 16-27, 2025
Where: Various venues around Cleveland
If you’re looking for something unique to do in Cleveland in the month of April, don’t miss the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival.
This festival, which began in 1978, is the largest Indian classical music festival held outside of India. Over the past 40+ years, it has grown into a 12-day festival with more than 10,000 attendees.
You can see the full schedule of events here.
The majority of the programs are free to the public, while certain concerts are ticketed. Tickets are only available at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis.
6. Attend an Easter Egg Hunt
When: Various dates in April
Where: Various locations
Easter occurs on April 20th this year and there’s nothing like an Easter egg hunt to celebrate this holiday! Easter egg hunts aren’t just for kids either – there are some egg-stra fun adult Easter egg hunts happening around Cleveland this month, too.
Here are some of the Easter egg hunts occurring around Cleveland in March:
- Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm (with alpacas!) – April 5-6, 12-13, and 18-19
- Egg-Stra Wild Egg Hunt at Akron Zoo – April 5-6, 12-13, and 19
- Chagrin Falls Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park – April 19
- Easter Egg Hunt in Twinsburg – April 12
- Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Winery at Wolf Creek – Currently sold out
- Adult egg hunts with Little Birdie – April 18-19
You can find a full list of Easter egg hunts around Cleveland here.
7. Celebrate Dyngus Day
When: Monday, April 21, 2025
Where: 5400 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Dyngus Day, also known as Wet Monday or Smigus Dyngus, is a holiday celebrated the day after Easter across Central Europe, especially Poland.
Cleveland’s large Polish community hosts a fun-filled Dyngus Day celebration featuring food, drinks, and entertainment including Polish music and a pierogi eating contest.
The event will be hosted in the Gordon Square Arts District, down several blocks of Detroit Avenue. Tickets are $14 for adults and free for kids under 12.
8. Geauga County Maple Festival
When: April 24-27, 2025
Where: Chardon Square, in the center of Chardon, Ohio
The annual Maple Festival in Geauga County is the oldest maple festival in the United States. The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup in Northeast Ohio, and features all sorts of events – both maple-related and non-maple-related – throughout the weekend.
Enjoy parades, entertainment, a lumberjack show, amusement rides, a pancake eating contest, bathtub races, and more.
The festival is free, and ride tickets start at $1.25 per ticket (or you can get an all-access wristband for $25).
9. Visit Lake View Cemetery
When: All month long
Where: 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Lake View Cemetery sits on 285 acres of land on Cleveland’s East side, and dates back to 1869. The cemetery was modeled after the Victorian-era garden-style cemeteries of England and France, and is often called “Cleveland’s Outdoor Museum” because of its beautiful landscaping and memorials.
The cemetery is a great place to see spring flowers, especially at Daffodil Hill which is covered in cheerful yellow blooms during April.
In addition to seeing spring blooms around the cemetery, Wade Chapel and the Garfield Memorial, two interesting sites within the cemetery that are worth a visit, usually re-open to visitors on April 1.
10. Enjoy Taco Week
When: April 29-May 4, 2025
Where: Various restaurants around Cleveland
Who doesn’t love tacos? Mark your calendars for Taco Week this year from April 29-May 4.
This event brings you Taco Week specials for $10 or less from taco joints and Mexican restaurants around Cleveland.
To get access to this event and the special deals, download the Taco Week app.
What are you most excited to do in Cleveland in April?
Amanda was born and raised in northeast Ohio, and has always been a fangirl of her home state. Now, she’s sharing her love of the Cleveland area, highlighting all the best things to do, see, and eat in the CLE. She’s been running Cleveland Traveler since January 2019.