Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gastonia, NC

  • The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
  • From Rankin Lake Park to Martha Rivers Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gastonia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville.
  • The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
  • From Rankin Lake Park to Martha Rivers Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gastonia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville.
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Putt through mini-golf courses and test your video-game skills in the arcade
20.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 104 E Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 MoreLess Info
Buffalo Creek Gallery sells paintings, prints, crafts and jewelry made by local artists using such diverse mediums as clay, oil, wood, soap and fiber. They also feature in-house studio space with working artists.
20.1 Miles
59% 75 votes
Science Museums 1658 Sterling Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 MoreLess Info
A variety of nature-based fun is made available at the Charlotte Nature Museum. There are exhibits that allow close encounters with wildlife including free-flying butterflies in the Butterfly Pavilion in addition to walking trails and an outdoor play area.
20.1 Miles
78% 9 votes
Children's Play Area 1504 Carolina Place Dr, Ste 101, Fort Mill, SC 29708 MoreLess Info
Baxter's Bunch Playhouse offer a inflatable bounce areas and a variety of other activities including kids fitness classes and art lessons. The playhouse is inspired by the children's book series of the same name.
20.2 Miles
91% 581 votes
Parks 1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 MoreLess Info
Charlotte, North Carolina's Freedom Park is a large community space that welcomes many enjoyable activities. The 98-acre park features baseball fields, tennis courts, trails, manicured gardens, volleyball courts, soccer fields and other amenities.
20.2 Miles
79% 105 votes
Bowling 1700 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 lanes, Ten Park Lanes is a traditional bowling center with a restaurant, a bar and live music. The center also offers arcade games and shuffleboard tables along with birthday party and private event hosting.
20.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 980-990 Market Street, Fort Mill, SC 29708 MoreLess Info
Featuring a fountain, Springmaid Park is a small park environment with a grass field and trees surrounding the perimeter. Visitors can sit on the provided benches and enjoy a meal or the park setting.
20.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1318 Cornwell Street, Shelby, NC 28152 MoreLess Info
Kate's Skating Rink is an indoor rink that offers roller skating sessions for the public and is open year round. They feature arcade games and avail their facility for birthday parties, holiday parties and corporate events.
20.7 Miles
86% 63 votes
Music Venue 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 MoreLess Info
The Visulite Theatre is a music club that is host to a wide variety of live performances throughout the year. While enjoying the shows, guests also have the opportunity to enjoy drinks from the full bar inside the venue.
21.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Soccer Field 11711 Alexanderana Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 MoreLess Info
Strikers Soccer Center is a facility strictly for soccer that contains seven small fields and one large field with turf surfaces for high quality year-round play. They offer several programs for kids and adult leagues too.
21.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Comedy Clubs 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 MoreLess Info
Promoting local and national comedians, Lake Norman Comedy Zone is a popular adult entertainment venue in Cornelius. A full menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees are also provided for added convenience.
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