- The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Lansing, Michigan, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
- From River Trail to Sleepy Hollow State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Lansing and Okemos.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
9.3 Miles
The historic Harris Nature Center is a nature center that has the mission of protecting, promoting, and interpreting the Red Cedar River and the surrounding ecosystem. The center has a number of trails that can be used for running.
28.5 Miles
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.
29.5 Miles
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.
31.1 Miles
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.
32.8 Miles
A movie theater multiplex, Carmike Cinemas Plaza 8 shows primarily newly released Hollywood movies in digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of promotions, and sells an array of concessions.
32.8 Miles
A movie theater with ten screens, Jackson 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater also offers high-back chairs, closed captioning devices and a snack bar with food and drinks.
32.9 Miles
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.
33.1 Miles
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.
33.3 Miles
The Optimist Ice Arena is an indoor ice skating rink that has daily open public skating times. Figure skating sessions are allowed, and there are year-round drop-in hockey times in addition to basic skating lessons.
33.4 Miles
A roller skating rink and family fun center, Allskate Fun Center Inc also features laser tag and other activities. The center hosts lock-ins and themed party nights, as well, and offers skating lessons.