Free & Cheap Things to Do in Detroit, MI

  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
  • From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
  • From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
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Detroit Free Press sportswriter and Tuesdays with Morrie author Mitch Albom presents a musical comedy about the fate of hockey
9.9 Miles
96% 90 votes
Comedy Clubs 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
GO Comedy! Improv Theater hosts comedy shows. There is a bar inside the theater offering drinks. Website is regularly updated with the upcoming shows and you need to book the tickets in advance as the tickets get sold out quickly.
9.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 22620 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
Showcasing a variety of artwork, Lawrence Street Gallery features contemporary artists in its rotating exhibits. The gallery hosts a reception with each new exhibit where the visitor can meet the artist.
10.0 Miles
95% 59 votes
Arts & Crafts Market 22801 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
The Rust Belt Market is a place for unique items and staff present you with a detailed description of the items. Handmade innovative items are also presented to encourage local people doing the work like designs on t-shirts and bags.
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85% 13 votes
Bus Tours 215 West Troy Street, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
Fun for all groups, the Step On Bus Private Day Tours takes patrons on various historical tours of Michigan's greatest sights. The tours offered include Amish historical sights, antique shops, museums, lighthouses, cafes and more.
10.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 22747 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
The Butcher's Daughter is a contemporary art gallery that centers around the artists lineage of coming from a butcher's family. The exhibits change regularly, as do the galleries hours, visitors should check ahead to see if an appointment is needed.
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Parks 1615 E Lewiston Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
Martin Road Park is a small neighborhood park featuring several scenic walking paths. The park also offers a basketball court, soccer fields, softball fields, sledding path, children's playground, and an in-line rink.
10.1 Miles
96% 50 votes
Arts Centers 320 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
Even if you are not a perfect painter, you will manage to create a painting at Painting with a Twist where instructor guides you for that with a relaxing environment. You are allowed to bring your own wine and beverages.
10.1 Miles
68% 65 votes
Music Venue 22920 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
The Magic Bag Theatre is a 300 seat venue that offers an intimate setting in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. The theatre hosts an array of live musical concerts as well as their Brew N' View film showings.
10.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 24600 Hoover Road, Warren, MI 48089 MoreLess Info
Bonanza Lanes is open seven days a week for both bowling leagues and recreational bowlers. The facility boasts a pro shop, restaurant and bar and is also available for birthday parties.
10.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 23241 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220 MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of artwork from local artists, Lemberg Gallery has been a part of the Greater Detroit area for decades. Along with oil and watercolor paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs are also displayed at this facility.
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