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Every listing in this directory that costs nothing. 36 sources, linked on each listing.
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North Olmsted · Burntwood Tavern · Locations including North Olmsted, Rocky River · Restaurants
Kids ages 12 and younger can choose any item from the kids menu for free with the purchase of an entree.
When: Mondays
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Brecksville · Cleveland Metroparks · Brecksville Nature Center · Events
Learn about turkeys, see mounted Tom, trivia, and DIY craft for kids. Free drop-by.
When: Nov 23 12–2 PM & Nov 24 1–3 PM, 2026
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland (Old Brooklyn) · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo · Entertainment
Residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township get free Monday admission (proof of residency + photo ID; minors with adult). Does not include Primate Forest. Under 2 always free.
When: Mondays (except certain holidays)
Source: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo · 3900 Wildlife Way · Entertainment
Zoo free on Mondays for residents of Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township with ID. Minors must be accompanied by adult. Does not include Primate Forest.
When: Mondays (except certain holidays)
Source: Cleveland Metroparks ZooLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
Cleveland · Bob Evans · Various area locations · Restaurants
Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Max of three kids meals per three entrees. Valid in app orders.
When: Tuesdays
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Brunswick · The Brew Kettle · Locations in Brunswick, Mentor, Strongsville · Restaurants
Kids 10 and younger receive one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal of $14 or more.
When: Tuesdays
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Elyria · Ruby Tuesday · Locations in Elyria · Restaurants
Kids 12 and younger eat free after 5 p.m. with the purchase of a full-priced adult entree. Dine-in only.
When: Tuesdays after 5pm
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Middleburg Heights · Max & Erma’s · 7085 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights · Restaurants
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free with purchase of an adult entree.
When: Tuesdays
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Cleveland · Great Lakes Brewing Company · 2516 Market Ave · Restaurants
Kids Eat Free event on Tuesdays from 4pm to 8pm.
When: Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Source: Great Lakes Brewing CompanyLast verified:
Brecksville · Cleveland Metroparks · Brecksville Nature Center · Events
Learn about turkeys, see mounted Tom, trivia, and DIY craft for kids. Free drop-by.
When: Nov 23 12–2 PM & Nov 24 1–3 PM, 2026
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard · Entertainment
General admission to permanent collection is always free. Special exhibitions may require tickets.
When: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm or later (closed Mon)
Source: Cleveland Museum of ArtLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
North Chagrin · Cleveland Metroparks · North Chagrin Nature Center · Events
Full-moon hike searching for beavers preparing for winter (or indoor biofacts/craft if weather). Free.
When: Nov 25, 2026 7–8 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Watershed area · Cleveland Metroparks · Watershed Stewardship Center · Events
Turkey-themed storytime and craft for ages 5+ with adult. Free drop-in style.
When: Nov 25, 2026 11 AM–1 PM (readings at 11 & noon)
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland metro (Acacia Shelter) · Cleveland Metroparks · Acacia Shelter, Cleveland Metroparks · Events
Naturalist-led stargazing (constellations, binoculars, telescope for Saturn) or short night hike if cloudy. Free event.
When: Nov 4, 2026 7:30–8:30 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard · Entertainment
General admission to permanent collection is always free. Special exhibitions may require tickets.
When: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm or later (closed Mon)
Source: Cleveland Museum of ArtLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard · Entertainment
General admission to permanent collection is always free. Special exhibitions may require tickets.
When: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm or later (closed Mon)
Source: Cleveland Museum of ArtLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
North Chagrin · Cleveland Metroparks · North Chagrin Nature Center · Events
Cocoa + learn how local wildlife prepares for winter; meet animal ambassadors. Free drop-by.
When: Nov 27, 2026 1–3 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Brecksville area · Cleveland Metroparks · Trailside Program Center · Events
Monthly thematic preschool nature hike/exploration around Brecksville Nature Center. Free.
When: Nov 13, 2026 2–3 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard · Entertainment
General admission to permanent collection is always free. Special exhibitions may require tickets.
When: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm or later (closed Mon)
Source: Cleveland Museum of ArtLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
North Chagrin area · Cleveland Metroparks · Nature Education Building, Cleveland Metroparks · Events
Hike Sanctuary Marsh collecting leaves, learn local trees, then create leaf art. Free family-friendly.
When: Nov 14, 2026 1–3 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard · Entertainment
General admission to permanent collection is always free. Special exhibitions may require tickets.
When: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm or later (closed Mon)
Source: Cleveland Museum of ArtLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
Strongsville · Condado · Locations in Independence, Mentor, Strongsville, Westlake · Restaurants
Kids 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of a $12+ adult entree.
When: Sundays
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Bedford / Tinkers Creek area · Cleveland Metroparks · Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook · Events
Guided hike exploring quarry remains around the overlook (up to ~3 miles, natural terrain). Free.
When: Nov 15, 2026 2:30–4:30 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard · Entertainment
General admission to permanent collection is always free. Special exhibitions may require tickets.
When: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm or later (closed Mon)
Source: Cleveland Museum of ArtLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks · Lakefront Reservation / Edgewater · Parks & Outdoors
Free beach, fishing pier, picnic, and bike access along Lake Erie shoreline.
When: Daily
Source: Cleveland MetroparksLast verified:
Cleveland · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations in Cleveland metro · Fast Food
New Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Welcome Reward: choose a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. Redeemable once, via the app, within 14 days of issuance, while supplies last. Free account required. Participating U.S. locations.
When: Ongoing
Source: Taco BellLast verified:
Willoughby · Willoughby Senior Center · 36939 Ridge Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094 · Events
Handmade holiday market organized by Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows with the City of Willoughby.
When: 2026-11-22
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Westlake · Crocker Park · Crocker Road and Detroit Road, Westlake, OH · Events
Saturday producer market in front of Fidelity Investments. The Nov. 28 market is listed indoors at Crocker Park.
When: Saturdays 9:00 AM�1:00 PM
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Cleveland · Shaker Square · Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 · Events
Producer-only outdoor market every Saturday through December 19, including Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, and artisan foods.
When: Saturdays 8:00 AM�12:00 PM
Listed on North Union Farmers MarketLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Public Square · 50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 · Events
Holiday kickoff with Santa and Grinch photos, trackless train, food trucks, s'mores, Da Land Brass Band, Apostle Jones, DJ Kyro, and Illuminate CLE light shows every half hour from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
When: Noon�11:00 PM
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Cleveland (University Circle) · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 · Entertainment
General admission always free for all. Special exhibitions may require tickets. Free family programs and atrium space.
When: Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun 10 AM–5 PM; Wed/Fri 10 AM–9 PM; Mon closed
Source: Cleveland Museum of Art officialLast verified:
Cleveland metro (multiple reservations) · Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers · Five nature centers across Metroparks · Entertainment
Nature centers free and open to public; majority of programs free. Sensory bags, wheelchairs available. Check clevelandmetroparks.com for calendar.
When: Daily free drop-in; programs as scheduled
Listed on Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · AARP Foundation · Participating Tax-Aide sites in Cleveland metro · Bills & Assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation at sites nationwide.
When: Tax season
Source: AARP FoundationLast verified:
Cleveland metro · Cleveland Metroparks · 18 reservations (Emerald Necklace) including Rocky River, North Chagrin, Edgewater, Bedford, etc. · Parks & Outdoors
24,000+ acres, 300+ miles of trails, nature centers, beaches, picnic areas free. Hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing. Nature centers free drop-in.
When: Daily 6 AM–11 PM
Source: Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Benefits.gov · Nationwide in Cleveland metro · Bills & Assistance
Official U.S. government benefits finder for assistance programs including utility and phone discounts.
When: Ongoing
Source: Benefits.govLast verified:
Cleveland · Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center · 1736 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH · Food Pantries
One of Cleveland’s largest day drop-in centers for homeless or hungry. Free hot meals open to everyone.
When: Drop-in hot meals (call for current hours)
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Cleveland / Cuyahoga / Lorain · Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (multiple sites e.g. Fatima, Good Shepherd, St. Martin) · Various (see site for locations) · Food Pantries
Emergency 3+ day supply of non-perishables, meats, produce based on household size. One visit per month.
When: Varies by location (photo ID + residency for first visit)
Listed on Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Chipotle · Participating U.S. Chipotle restaurants in Cleveland metro · Birthday Freebies
Chipotle Rewards members choose one free birthday reward during their birthday month: chips, guac, queso or a drink. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
Source: ChipotleLast verified:
Cleveland · Crumbl · Participating Crumbl bakeries in Cleveland metro · Birthday Freebies
Crumbl Rewards members at Silver status or higher (500 Crumbs earned in the year) get a free single dessert voucher to use on their birthday. Not available at the base level, so it takes prior purchases to qualify.
When: Ongoing
Source: CrumblLast verified:
Cleveland · Dutch Bros · Participating Dutch Bros shops in Cleveland metro · Coffee & Treats
Sign up for Dutch Rewards in the Dutch Bros app and get one free medium drink. New loyalty registrations only; the reward expires 14 days after registration. Members earn 3 points per $1 (250 points = free medium drink).
When: Ongoing
Source: Dutch BrosLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation – Edgewater Park · Edgewater Park, Cleveland, OH · Parks & Outdoors
9,000 feet of shoreline, swim/dog beaches, fishing pier, trails, picnic areas. Downtown views. Free.
When: Daily 6 AM–11 PM
Listed on Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Greater Cleveland Food Bank · 15500 S Waterloo Rd and 1000+ partners · Food Pantries
Partners with more than 1,000 programs offering food pantries, mobile pantries, and hot meals. Call 216-738-2067 or use interactive map.
When: Varies by partner site
Source: Greater Cleveland Food BankLast verified:
Multiple · Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation · Reservations and centers · Fitness
Adaptive programs including handcycling, kayaking, snowshoeing. Most accessible; contact for details.
When: Scheduled programs
Listed on Cleveland Metroparks officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Greater Cleveland Food Bank Community Resource Center · 15500 S. Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110 · Food Pantries
Healthy-choice free market (shopping experience). Partners with 1,000+ pantries/hot meals. Call Help Center 216-738-2067 for eligibility, nearby sites, SNAP help. Never turn away in need.
When: Market hours vary (e.g., Mon 12–4 PM, Tue 10–2 PM, Wed 1–7 PM, Thu 2–6 PM, Fri 10–1 PM; select Saturdays by appt). Call to confirm.
Listed on Greater Cleveland Food Bank officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
Always free general admission for everyone, including seniors, students, and military.
When: Regular hours
Source: Cleveland Museum of Art officialLast verified:
Cleveland · Cleveland Museum of Art · 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106 · Kids & Family
World-class collection free; hands-on art-making, family activities, and large free atrium. Ideal for all ages.
When: Regular hours Tue–Sun
Source: Cleveland Museum of Art officialLast verified: