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Home > United States > 8 Free Things To Do in Cleveland, Ohio

8 Free Things To Do in Cleveland, Ohio

By Dymphe / February 9, 2023

Looking for free things to do in Cleveland, United States? Here, you will find everything you need to know to do a lot of activities without spending anything!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Go to the museum
  • 2. Experience a free concert
  • 3. Do a free walking tour
  • 4. See a beautiful garden
  • 5. Go to the zoo
  • 6. Relax at the park
  • 7. Catch a movie for free
  • 8. See art galleries for free

1. Go to the museum

At the Cleveland Museum of Art, you can find a large collection of artworks from all around the world. Most notable is their collection of Asian and Egyptian art.

There are thousands of artworks on display here, so there is really a lot to see.

Furthermore, it is one of the most visited museums in the United States.

Therefore, it's one of the best free things to do in Cleveland! Moreover, most importantly, the museum has free admission all year!

Cleveland Museum of Art

2. Experience a free concert

Another one of the most fun free things to do in Cleveland is to go to a free concert!

For a free concert in Cleveland go to the Cleveland Institute of Music, because there you'll find classical concerts that are held regularly.

These concerts are played by students of the institute and are really lovely.

Going to one of the concerts at the Cleveland Institute of Music is amazing!

Cleveland Institute of Music
Photo: Theseus.u / CC BY

3. Do a free walking tour

A free walking tour is a great way to learn more about Cleveland.

The Take a Hike Walking Tours in Cleveland are great

You will walk through the neighborhoods of Cleveland and along the way you will see actors and actresses that portray historic figures of the past of Cleveland.

Because of this, it is a very fun way to learn more about the history of the city.

Street in Cleveland

4. See a beautiful garden

For a great garden in the city, go to the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse & Botanical Garden.

You can find here a large variety of plants and flowers that look stunning.

Furthermore, there are several different gardens spread over separate buildings and locations, so there is even more variety in your experience.

For example, there is a Japanese Garden and a Latin American Garden.

So if you are looking for a relaxing activity while seeing the beauty of nature, then this is the best activity for you!

Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
"Rockefeller Park Greenhouse" by Erik Drost is licensed under CC BY 2.0

5. Go to the zoo

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has free admission every Monday for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township.

Here you can find many animals, ranging from those that can be found in the African savanna, rainforests, lakes, and many other environments.

For example, you will find apes, elephants, tigers and many more there! Therefore, is a great place to go to learn more about different kinds of animals.

Animals in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
"Willy dust bath - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo" by Tim Evanson is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

6. Relax at the park

The Rockefeller Park is a great city park and also the largest one in the city of Cleveland.

It is the perfect place to relax and wander around when you want to escape the bustling city life.

Furthermore, you can find here the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse (outlined above). You should really visit this park because it's one of the most fun free things to do in Cleveland!

Rockefeller Park Cleveland
"hillside 02 - Rockefeller Park" by Tim Evanson is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

7. Catch a movie for free

Want to see a movie for free while you are in Cleveland? Then head to the Lakewood Public Library where you can find Lakewood Public Cinema.

Here you can attend many film screenings completely for free.

Furthermore, check out this page for an overview of the schedule!

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8. See art galleries for free

If you like art, this is one of the best activities for you. During Walkabout Tremont you can walk the neighborhood and see all types of art galleries completely for free.

But that's not all, because there are many street performers and other special activities!

Moreover, every month there is another theme. The event happens every second Friday of each month. For more information, check out this page!

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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