20 Easy Cleveland Life Hacks Sure to Simplify Everything For You

Park For Free On The West Bank Of The Flats

Heading to Coastal Taco, Collision Bend Brewing Company or one of the other many new spots on the East Bank of the Flats, but you don’t want to pay for parking? Easy. Head over to the West Bank, where plenty of free parking is available, jump on the free Metroparks boat, and avoid those exorbitant parking prices.

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Free Bulk Waste Collection The First Full Week Of Every Month

Looking to do some Spring cleaning? Want to finally toss out that old, ratty couch from your college days? The City of Cleveland offers free bulk waste collection the first full week of every month. Never pay for throwing away large items again.

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Free Music At Edgewater Live

4101 Fulton Parkway., Cleveland

The Cleveland Metroparks popular Edgewater Live returns May 31, and goes through the summer. With musical acts and food trucks right on Lake Erie, this is the ultimate Cleveland life hack. For an additional hack, park on the Detroit Shoreway and take the pedestrian bridge to Edgewater. No one wants to deal with that park traffic.

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$5 Movie Mondays At Cleveland Cinemas

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Every Monday, you can see a movie at all of the Cleveland Cinemas for just $5. The Apollo Theatre, Cedar Lee, Capitol, Chagrin, Shaker Square, Tower City and Southside Works are all part of Cleveland Cinemas. They also offer $1 off popcorn and soft drinks and $2 off kiddie combos.

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Free Wednesday Happy Hour Concerts At Music Box

1148 Main Ave., Cleveland

Every Wednesday this summer, Music Box Supper Club offers free happy hour concerts beginning at 6 p.m. If you want to kick back after a long day of work and enjoy some free tunes, head down to the Flats.

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Free Mondays At The Zoo

3900 Wildlife Way., Cleveland

Every Monday, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is free for residents of Cuyahoga County. Yes, you heard that right, totally free. But we recommend arriving early to beat the crowds.

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Wade Oval Wednesdays

10820 East Blvd., Cleveland

Starting Wednesday, June 13, and then taking place every Wednesday through Aug. 22, you can enjoy a free concert in Wade Oval in the heart of University Circle. Bring a blanket, pack some dinner, or buy from the various food trucks around, and listen to some great tunes while dancing the night away.

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The Sunday Beat At Visible Voice

2258 Professor Ave., Cleveland

Visible Voice reopened in Tremont in late 2017 and launched Sunday Beat this past March. Live bands perform from 1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m. and if you purchase a New York Times from the bookstore, you receive a complimentary cup of coffee or tea and a pastry from Jim Alesci’s place.

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Beer Until The End Of The Game At The Corner Bar and Great Lakes Brewery

2401 Ontario St., Cleveland

Want to keep your buzz going at a Tribe game? While most beer sales stop after the seventh inning, that isn’t the case at the Great Lakes stand and the Corner Bar at Progressive Field. Also, a District Ticket allows you entrance into the stadium and your first beer for just $15.

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Free First Saturdays at MOCA Cleveland

11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

Cleveland’s Museum of Contemporary Art is free to all on the first Saturday of every month. With ever-changing exhibits, the museum is worth visiting multiple times a year on these Saturdays, as you can always see something you've never seen before.

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