Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Lansing, MI

  • The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lansing, Michigan, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
  • From Michigan State University to 4-H Children's Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Okemos and Howell.
  • The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lansing, Michigan, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
  • From Michigan State University to 4-H Children's Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Okemos and Howell.
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6.3 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.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Camping Site 6197 N Burkhart Road, Howell, MI 48855 MoreLess Info
Taylor's Beach Campground is a family campground on Cook Lake with overnight, weekly, monthly, and yearly rentals. The campground offers shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, natural trails, paddleboats, fishing, and an arcade room.
26.1 Miles
56% 61 votes
Family Fun Center 1800 N Burkhart Rd., Howell, MI 48855 MoreLess Info
Family-friendly entertainment and amusement is provided at Castaway Play that offers a large indoor play structure, bounce houses, an extensive laser tag arena, arcade, and on-site cafe. The entertainment complex also has party packages for birthdays.
27.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 2960 Cedar Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Situated on 20 acres of farmland, Broadacres Farms For Kids has barns to explore, hay and trail rides, and farm animals to pet. The farm hosts a horse riding summer camp for children.
29.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 128 Wetmore Street, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
The historic Howell Depot Museum is built around the original railroad depot that was established in 1886. The museum itself houses numerous artifacts from the late 1800s and a train caboose from 1888 which is included in standard tours.
29.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 315 E Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
The latest renovation of Howell Theater has preserved the institution's 87 year historic past. Cinemaphiles will appreciate viewing digital screenings in surround sound of independent and classic films or seeing live entertainment for community events.
30.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 907 E Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Open since 1946, Howell Bowl-E-Drome Lanes is a 20-lane bowling center that offers open and league bowling as well as party hosting. It provides arcade games, a full bar, a pro shop and a restaurant with food and drinks.
30.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
As a wildlife rehabilitation center, Howell Conference & Nature Center offers school and camp programs for children to learn about environmental conservation. The facility also has a lodge for retreats and corporate events to take place.
31.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
Family Fun Center 2630 E Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Great Escape is an indoor family fun center that features a 14,000 square foot arcade. The center also features a snack bar, bumper cars, go karts, laser tag, mini golf, and a bounce house.
32.1 Miles
33% 3 votes
Ice Skating 970 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
A community owned ice arena, Grand Oaks Ice Arena hosts skating lessons at various levels for standard ice skating and figure skating. The arena also hosts home and travel hockey teams.
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