Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carmel, IN

  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monon Trail to Coxhall Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Zionsville and Plainfield.
  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monon Trail to Coxhall Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Zionsville and Plainfield.
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39.0 Miles
89% 27 votes
History Museums Fairmount, IN MoreLess Info
The late James Dean is the focus of the Fairmount Historical Museum. This institution is located in Fairmount, Indiana, and hosts an annual James Dean Festival that receives thousands of attendees from throughout the United States and Canada.
39.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 406 N Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pro shop, Gibson Rollerskating Arena offers visitors an indoor skate rink with cone obstacles and music. Visitors can also purchase a party package that includes admission and skate rentals.
39.2 Miles
93% 40 votes
Art Museum 425 N. Main Street, Fairmount, IN MoreLess Info
Housed in a 1903 Victorian house, the James Dean Gallery exhibits personal artifact and memorabilia belonging to the actor, from his birth and childhood until the day he died.
39.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 550 S Memorial Drive, New Castle, IN 47362 MoreLess Info
The Rose Bowl is a family owned bowling alley that caters to both open bowling and league play. Open daily, the facility hosts regular theme nights, operates a pro shop, and also offers amenities like a snack bar and lounge.
39.3 Miles
100% 25 votes
Sports Museums 408 Trojan Ln, New Castle, IN 47362 MoreLess Info
The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame is a 14,000 square foot museum that commemorates Indiana's contributions to basketball and includes memorabilia and a gift shop. They also have interactive exhibits where visitors can be players and sportscasters.
39.6 Miles
50% 4 votes
Family Fun Center 4241 W Williamsburg Blvd, Muncie, IN 47304 MoreLess Info
The Escapades Family Fun Center is a recreational facility that features a ball pit, slides, a three-story indoor play maze, and 20 arcade games. The facility is available for birthday parties.
39.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 221 S Main Street, New Castle, IN 47362 MoreLess Info
Located in a historic building, The Castle Theater has showings for the latest films in its updated theater. On Tuesdays, the theater offers free popcorn to movie goers at its concession stand.
40.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Mini Golf 3501 N Briarwood Ln, Muncie, IN 47304 MoreLess Info
Filled with challenging water obstacles, Lyndenbrook Falls Miniature Golf offers visitors an 18-hole miniature golf course to conquer. The facility also has batting cages where visitors can practice their batting skills.
40.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Music Venue Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 MoreLess Info
The Emens Auditorium is a center for the performing arts that has hosted entertainers including Adam Sandler, David Letterman, Stevie Wonder, and David Copperfield. The venue can seat up to 3,581 people at a time.
40.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 2650 State Rd 44, Martinsville, IN 46151 MoreLess Info
Cikana State Fish Hatchery is a warm-water hatchery using modern intensive and extensive fish culture techniques. The fish produced at Cikana are stocked in state-managed waters throughout Indiana and are not for sale to the public.
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