Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lansing, MI

  • 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.
  • 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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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
33.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 3501 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
Featuring 60 lanes, Airport Lanes Bowling provides open bowling with a full-service pro shop. It has a lounge with adult beverages and sports programming, a Little Caesar's restaurant, pool tables, a performance stage and private event facilities.
33.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Breweries 900 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
Bifferhaus Brewing Company is a microbrewery that makes a variety of beers, including a Raspberry Ale and an IPA. They host special events and present live music, and invite visitors to bring or order in their own food.
33.5 Miles
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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.
33.8 Miles
92% 25 votes
Historic Prisons 100 Armory Ct., Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
Starting in Michigan Theatre and ending in the prison, Jackson Historic Prison Tours teaches sightseers the history of the cell block while guiding them through the jails and tunnels. Lunch at a local restaurant is included with the tour.
33.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Children's Play Area 1850 W Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
At The Bounce Castle, kids can jump, climb, and slide to their heart's content on a variety of inflatable bounce houses and slides. The venue has party rooms where kids can have their birthday party event.
34.0 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.
34.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 3801 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
With the goal of providing a clean environment at an affordable price, Suburban Bowling Lanes is a bowling alley that is also a restaurant and bar. The alley features league bowling, family bowling, and an arcade.
34.4 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.
34.5 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.
35.5 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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