Celebrate the Slurpee's 44th Birthday with a FREE Slurpee at Participating 7-Eleven Stores

The beloved Slurpee turns 44 this month, and participating 7-Eleven stores are giving away a FREE 7.11 oz Slurpee per person on July 11th (7/11, of course!). Find the store nearest you at http://www.7-eleven.com/.

Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day on July 9th at Chick-fil-a and Get a FREE Meal

Come to any of the 1,200+ Chick-fil-a restaurants on July 9th fully dressed as a cow and they'll give you a Chick-fil-a meal for FREE! Now you have to be FULLY dressed like a cow to get the whole meal--coming with just a hat, shirt, mask, etc. only qualifies you for a free sandwich. Get creative, bring your kids, and check out the website http://www.cowappreciationday.com/ for more details and fun stuff!! Enjoy!

Watch the Cleveland Orchestra Perform a FREE Concert Celebrating the 4th of July

The 4th of July is almost here! Join thousands of your neighbors, family, and friends in downtown Cleveland for a special evening celebrating Independence Day, brought to you FREE by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, with a Pre-Concert Festival of performances by exciting local youth ensembles. The festivities continue with The Cleveland Orchestra Concert at 9 p.m. The evening comes to a rocketing end with Tchaikovsky's “1812” Overture and a spectacular fireworks display cascading over the skyscrapers of downtown Cleveland — and it's all FREE! Visit http://www.clevelandorchestra.com/event-detail/2010-July-01.aspx?pid=8131 for more details.

Fireworks will be displayed around the Cleveland area from June 28-July 5. Make some memories and get out to at least one of the many fireworks displays! Visit http://cleveland.about.com/od/events/a/july4th.htm for a list of events and locations.

Watch a FREE Movie by Moonlight at Legacy Village

Enjoy a movie under the stars on Wednesday, June 23rd from 7-10 pm! Join us on The Lawn at dusk on select Wednesdays in June, July & August for cinema by moonlight. June's feature film is Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG) and will begin at dusk. There will also be fun pre-movie activities at The Lawn starting at 7 p.m. in partnership with Joseph-Beth Booksellers! Activities will include a special movie themed craft, Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs Corn Hole, coloring sheets, trivia, raffle, face painting and more! In the event of rain, the movie will be shown on June 30th. See the link for more details! Enjoy!

http://www.legacy-village.com/events/2010/6/MoonlightMovies.html

Wear Flip Flops for a FREE Smoothie at Tropical Smoothie!

Free your feet on Friday, June 18th, from 10am-8pm at Legacy Village in Lyndhurst. Be one of the first 500 customers wearing flip flops on National Flip Flop Day at Tropical Smoothie for a free jetty punch smoothie!

2nd Annual Larchmere Porch Fest on June 19th

This is a FREE, one-day, musical event on Saturday June 19th. Twenty Larchmere neighborhood porches will transform into stages for twenty musical performances. This unique and creative event will end with a finale concert in Shaker Square. The fest highlights local talent and creates a fun atmosphere for socializing. It's a perfect event to pack a cooler and bring kids. Porch performances start at 2 pm, with the finale concert 6-9 pm. See LarchmerePorchFest.org for more details! Enjoy!

Enter to Win FREE Stuff at Cleveland.com

Someone has to win, right? Visit http://www.cleveland.com/contests/ to enter contests to win free stuff! Contests are specific to the Cleveland area, such as a Behind the Scenes Preview of the Cleveland Museum of Arts' New Galleries, 2 Tickets to Twilight at the Zoo, a Cain Park Arts Festival Prize Pack, and more! Check it out!

Learn How to Throw a Boomerang for FREE

Come learn about boomerangs and how to throw them at Howe Meadow in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located at 4040 Riverview Rd in Peninsula. Class dates are June 30th, 6-8pm; July 18th, 2-4pm; Aug 21st, 2-4pm; and Aug 22nd, 11am-4pm. Bring your own boomerang or use the ones provided.

Check out http://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm for other things to do and enjoy while spending time in the CVNP.

Search for FREE Art & Culture Events at ArtsinOhio.com

Visit http://www.artsinohio.com/ to search for any kind of event on any date throughout the year in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Events include community arts, child-friendly, dance, festivals, dining, holiday, films, parks, parades, music, sports, theatre, and many more! Check the "Show FREE events only" box and search away! Enjoy!

FREE Fun 4 Everyone at Lake Metroparks

See the link below for a large list of FREE nature-oriented programs available at Lake Metroparks in Kirtland during the months of June and July (August schedule to come). Lake County residents are allowed FREE admittance to the Farmpark on select days during the summer, too. Active military personnel and their families as well as children under 2 are always free at the Farmpark. For this and other information, see visit the website below! Enjoy!

http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/freefun4everyone.shtml#Home

$2 Tanks This Saturday at Old Navy

"It’s a hot One Day Wonder with a sizzling summer steal this Saturday (6/12) only at Old Navy stores: Tanks for $2! They’re a summer essential that fuels any fashion for women and girls! Come in and fill up on a supply of colors and styles! Don’t miss out! Most stores open early just for this super occasion but check local listings for hours! See you Saturday! Select styles only; excludes embellished styles. Limit 5 per customer." Most stores open at 7 am, and get there early because they go very quick! Enjoy! http://www.oldnavy.com/

FREE Classes at Archiver's, The Photo Memory Store

"Archiver’s classes are designed to help you organize, preserve and display your photographs through creative ideas and techniques. After deciding which class best suits your needs, simply call one of our stores to sign up." Current free classes include Albums Made Simple, Tool Time Workshop, Scrapbooking Basics, Stamping Basics, and Bridal Showcase. Archiver's permits the use of their scrapbooking tables and tools (including a large selection of dye cuts, scissors, and more) during business hours Sunday through Thursday when there's not a speical class or event in session. Also, sign up for their mailing list to receive coupons, including frequent coupons for five FREE sheets of cardstock, and to find out about FREE craft projects and demos. The closest stores are located in Fairlawn and North Olmsted. See the link for more details!

http://www.archiversonline.com/classes

The FREE Summer in the City Festival in Middleburg Heights

This festival takes place from June 25-27th on Smith Road (between W 130th and Pearl) in Middleburg Heights. Enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly activities, including parades, fireworks, a car show, food, live concerts, rides and games. Free admission and parking. See the link for a schedule of events and times. Enjoy!

http://www.summerinthecityfest.com/

Train Day, a FREE Event at the Cleveland Metroparks

"Come immerse yourself in a day of trains and all that’s related. CanalWay Visitor Center will transform itself into a center full of fact, fun and free entertainment for all ages. Visitors will enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day including model train exhibits – featuring G-scale, HO scale, S-scale and Lego trains. Take a hike on the Hobo Highway or take a guided walk with a cultural interpreter to the Trestle Overlook. Crafts, music, storytelling and a Thomas the Train movie await all who desire to climb aboard the fun. Children’s train rides will be available for $1. Food and train related vendors will be located at various points throughout the event."

Event takes place on Saturday, June 19th from 10am-4pm at the CanalWay Center in Cuyahoga Heights. See the link for more details and the schedule of events! http://www.clemetparks.com/events/train%20day.asp

The 7th Annual Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival Father's Day Weekend

"The seventh annual Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival will kick off on June 18, 2010, just in time to celebrate Father’s Day. The festival will be an all-weekend event starting Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Avon, Ohio. This three-day event celebrates duct tape, its enthusiasts and its wacky and fun uses. The festival also honors the history and heritage of the city that is proclaimed the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world—Avon, Ohio—the home of Duck brand duct tape. From sculptures and fashion to games and a parade, everything at the festival revolves around duct tape and the wonderful City of Avon."

See http://avonducttapefestival.com/ for more information, and enjoy!

27th Annual Art by the Falls on June 12th and 13th

"The annual Art by the Falls outdoor fine art and fine craft festival is held every summer at Riverside Park in downtown Chagrin Falls. This year's festival will be held June 12th from 10am to 7pm and June 13th from 11am to 5pm. Each year, VAC presents a diverse group of talented artists working in a variety of media including ceramics, drawing, painting, glass, jewelry, apparel, metal sculpture, photography, prints, weaving and woodcarving." Visit http://valleyartcenter.org/artbythefalls.htm for more details.

Check out http://www.artfaircalendar.com/ for art fair event listings nationwide, including fine art shows in Ohio. Subscribe to their mailing list and be notified of all the free art shows in the area!

Art and Play Family Day, FREE Family Fun at the Cleveland Museum of Art

"Celebrate the newly opened galleries with a free event for families and the young at heart. Art making, gallery adventures, storytellers, drumming and dancing, and an artist carving demonstration by Yacouba Bonde and his assistant, Aboulaye Ouedrango." Event takes place on Sunday, June 27th from 12:30-4 pm. http://www.clevelandart.org/

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Presents FREE Performances at Notre Dame College

"The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival proudly presents two free outdoor performances of "Titus Andronicus" on Friday & Saturday June 18-19th at 7:00 p.m. The Performances will take place on the steps of the Notre Dame College Administration Building, 4545 College Road. In case of rain, the performance will be held in the Performing Arts Center. The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival returns the following weekend to present two free performances of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Friday & Saturday June 25th-26th at 7:00 p.m. These performances will also take place on the steps of the Administration Building. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair for an evening of great entertainment." Click on the link for more information, and enjoy!

http://cityofsoutheuclid.com/about-south-euclid/city-marquee/Cain_Park_Ad_Revised.pdf

"Knee High Naturalists," a FREE Nature Event for Preschoolers on June 13th

"Most young children want to explore and try new things, but are often told they are too young. But, not this time! Cleveland Metroparks encourages young children to explore, play, learn, and more at the “Knee-High Naturalists” event. The event is geared towards preschoolers, ages 2 to 6. The “knee-high naturalists” will play and learn all afternoon with many fun-filled and educational activities. They can play nature games, make nature crafts, play in the “discovery sandbox,” or have their face painted, refreshments for sale, and more!"
This event takes place on Sunday, June 13th from 12-4pm at the Arboretum, located off Arbor Lane in South Chagrin Reservation, north of Cannon Road in Bentleyville. See the link below for more details!

http://www.clemetparks.com/events/kneehigh.asp

Concerts Over the Valley at Mapleside Farms

This concert series at Mapleside Farms takes place on select Friday nights from 6-9 pm, June through October. Food and wine tents open at 5 pm. "Grab your lawn chair and come enjoy great music, delicious food, fine wine, cold beer and an amazing sunset!" Admission is FREE except on July 16th. See the link for the concert schedule.

http://www.mapleside.com/Concerts_over_the_valley_postrsm.pdf

Cars, Crafts, and Strawberry Fest at Mapleside Farms

Come to this Festival at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick, Ohio on Sunday, June 13th from 10am-4pm to see over 40 vendors and enjoy foods like Apple Butter Barbeque Ribs, Sausage Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Homegrown Strawberries & Ice Cream, Strawberry Shortcake, and Strawberry Pie. Admission is FREE. See the link for more details. Enjoy!

http://www.mapleside.com/Car%20Show%20poster%202010.pdf

21st Annual Parade the Circle This Weekend

"This fabulous, fun, FREE celebration features the Parade, presented by The Cleveland Museum of Art, and Circle Village, presented by University Circle Inc. The Parade, which begins at Noon, incorporates the drama and artistry of colorful floats, puppets, costumes, dancers, and musicians. Circle Village invites visitors onto Wade Oval for an afternoon of activities, live music, and delectable food." Festivities take place this Saturday, June 12th from 11-4 pm at the Wade Oval in University Circle. See the link below for information about the participants and the many free activities available there for a day of family fun! FREE parking is available at the Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch and the Judson Manor. Enjoy!

http://www.universitycircle.org/uci.aspx?page=122

Enjoy Your First StrollerFit Class FREE

The StrollerFit Program is an exercise program for moms and stroller-age children from the age 6 weeks to 5 years. Classes are ongoing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 am at Bonnie Park in the Metroparks in Strongsville, Ohio. Enrollment is ongoing. Visit http://www.strollerfitcleveland.com/ to receive your first class free!

FREE Mommy & Me Makeover at Westfield Mall

Westfield Mall in Strongsville, Ohio hosts a free family event on the second Friday of every month, and this month's featured event is the Mommy & Me Makeover on Friday, June 11th from 4-6 pm. Moms get to sit side by side with their child and enjoy a professional makeover while the child gets a free haircut (ages 5-10). Enjoy games, music, and a complimentary 5x7 photo to capture the memory. Visit http://www.westfield.com/ for more information about this and other family-friendly events and promotions!

Download a FREE Frappuccino Beverage Music Mix on iTunes

"Starbucks has created a free music mix to complement your Frappuccino® beverage. Featuring electrifying summertime favorites ranging from Frightened Rabbit to Hot Chip, your free Frappuccino® Beverage Music Mix is available to download on iTunes now!" More details at www.frappuccino.com/iTunes. Enjoy!