Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ann Arbor, MI

  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Ann Arbor, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Canoeing, Botanical Gardens, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From University of Michigan to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ann Arbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Canton, Howell and Livonia.
  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Ann Arbor, Michigan, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Canoeing, Botanical Gardens, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From University of Michigan to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ann Arbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Canton, Howell and Livonia.
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48.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 2120 E Saginaw, East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
Hosting several regional leagues, City Limits offers visitors cosmic bowling with glow in the dark bowling balls. The bowling alley has a bar with happy hour deals from Monday to Thursday.
48.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds 19225 21 Mile Road, Macomb, MI 48044 MoreLess Info
With over 17 acres of developed activity space, Waldenburg Park is a destination for a sunny day. Children will enjoy the paves play area and adults will appreciate the shaded pavilion with ample seating.
48.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Batting Cages 4354 E Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48519 MoreLess Info
For the sports enthusiast, Edge Training Facility offers many ways to train onsite. The center is home to batting caging, pitching tunnels and an indoor field and offers one on one instruction.
48.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Inline Skating 1370 Conant Street, Maumee, OH 43537 MoreLess Info
Ohio Skate is a public roller skating rink offering a number of amenities and events for its guests to enjoy. Public skating sessions, skating lessons, and birthday party hosting are among the events hosted at the rink.
48.8 Miles
69% 120 votes
Art Museum 556 East Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824 MoreLess Info
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on the East Lansing campus of the Michigan State University was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. The museum focuses on the international contemporary culture and features exhibition space on topics such as Medieval and Renaissance art and modern and contemporary works.
48.8 Miles
36% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing, MI 48911 MoreLess Info
Celebration Cinema is a multiplex movie theater that features IMAX and 3D movies. The theater features D-Box motion seats and airs first run and classic films along with live broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera events.
48.9 Miles
94% 47 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 534 Birch Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824 MoreLess Info
With a 15,000 seat arena, the Jack Breslin Student Events Center holds basketball games, concerts, and other events. The center also contains five private meeting rooms, two auxiliary gyms, and a concourse.
49.0 Miles
96% 235 votes
Colleges & Universities East Lansing, MI MoreLess Info
The Michigan State University is a 5,200 acres open university that showcases interesting exhibits from horticultural gardens like the 4-H Children's Garden and museums where people can learn all about science, art and humanities.
49.0 Miles
58% 31 votes
Arcades 220 Albert Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
With its 10,000 square foot facility, Pinball Pete's offers a large arcade area with a wide selection of pinball machines. Visitors can rent the entire facility for private events like birthday parties.
49.0 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks 960 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI 48824 MoreLess Info
Named for a former East Lansing city manager, Patriarche Park spans 1.2 acres and can be used for basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. It has pavilions and picnic tables, a play field and a playground.
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