Best Free Things to Do For Kids and Adults in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland offers numerous free activities for both kids and adults:
- Cleveland Metroparks
- Explore over 23,000 acres of nature
- Hike, bike, or picnic in various reservations
- Visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (admission fee, but grounds are free)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Plaza
- View the iconic architecture
- Enjoy free outdoor concerts (seasonal)
- Take photos with the giant “Long Live Rock” sign
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Explore world-class art collections
- Enjoy free general admission
- Participate in family-friendly programs
- Lake View Cemetery
- Visit the final resting place of notable figures
- Explore beautiful grounds and architecture
- See the James A. Garfield Monument
- West Side Market (browsing is free)
- Experience Cleveland’s oldest public market
- Enjoy the historic architecture
- Sample local foods (purchases optional)
- Cleveland Cultural Gardens
- Explore gardens representing different cultures
- Enjoy peaceful walking paths
- Attend cultural events and festivals
- Cleveland Public Library
- Attend free events and workshops
- Explore the historic Main Library building
- Enjoy art exhibitions and special collections
- Edgewater Park
- Relax on the beach
- Enjoy views of downtown Cleveland
- Use walking and biking trails
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History (free for residents of Cleveland and East Cleveland)
- Explore dinosaur exhibits
- Visit the planetarium
- Learn about local wildlife
- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Learning Center and Money Museum
- Learn about the history of money
- Explore interactive exhibits
- See the bank’s historic architecture