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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34.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 128 W Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201 MoreLess Info
At Libby's Jazz Club, visitors can enjoy a meal while listening to live jazz music from local and national musicians. The venue can be rented out for private events like birthday parties and more.
34.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 7201 Highland Road, Howell, MI 48855 MoreLess Info
Organizing paddleboard retreats, Paddle the Mitten SUP Michigan combines the sport of stand up paddleboarding with yoga in its group workshops. Instructors take visitors to Triangle Lake for these lessons.
35.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 6360 Chilson Road, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combination of hills and lakes, the Brighton State Recreation Area offers many amenities and activities for visitors. Visitors can play disc golf, fish, ride horses, hike, hunt, or venture out on the lakes with a rented boat.
36.2 Miles
92% 37 votes
Art Museum 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI MoreLess Info
Jackson's Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History includes five galleries and a wildlife art collection. It also features Ella Sharp's 19th century farmhouse, a restaurant, and access to the Ella Sharp Park.
36.6 Miles
95% 75 votes
Hiking Trails Weatherwax Dr., Jackson, MI 49203 MoreLess Info
Falling Waters Trail of Jackson is a 10.5 mile park with designated bike lanes. The trail also allows for dogs and horses and encourages activities including running, walking, and rollerblading.
37.2 Miles
97% 64 votes
Specialty Shops 201 W. North Street, Chelsea, MI MoreLess Info
The Jiffy Mix Company is a packaging plant that offers informational walkthrough visits. The guided tours consist of an educational video presentation, refreshments including a product sample and a stop at the gift shop.
37.3 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 125 Jackson Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1853 building, the Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum displays a large number of exhibits and artifacts relating to local history. The museum is also the home and meeting place of the Chelsea Area Historical Society.
37.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
As an ice skating facility, Arctic Coliseum offers visitors public skating sessions and skate rentals for its ice rink. The center hosts several adult hockey leagues, as well as sticks and pucks sessions.
37.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Art Gallery 121 S Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
River Gallery is an art gallery featuring six art exhibitions annually. The gallery is dedicated to promoting the work of local, regional, and national artists. River Gallery also showcases musical performances, film screenings, performance art, and artist workshops.
37.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 115 S Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
The Chelsea Gallery is an art gallery that was founded with the goal of providing diverse exhibition opportunities for women artists. The gallery offers tours of the city of Chelsea as well as a series of panel discussions called Conversations.
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