- The list below includes 78 free or cheap things to do in or near Madrid, Iowa, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Parks, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Iowa Arboretum to Perfect Games, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madrid and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, Ames, West Des Moines and Urbandale.
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See the most recent film releases at the Carmike Cobblestone 9 Theater. Along with nine screens, the facility is equipped with 3D projection and concessions. They further offer discounted pricing on designated nights.
18.9 Miles
Urbandale's Buccaneer Arena is the home rink of the Des Moines Buccanneers hockey team. It is also used for figure skating lessons, competitions and public skating lessons. This venue seats 3,400 comfortably.
18.9 Miles
Offering hockey and figure skate rentals, Metro Ice Sports Arena hosts public skate sessions in its 87,000 square foot facility. The arena offers party packages that include pizza, skate rentals, and two hours of skating.
19.1 Miles
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2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Plaza Lanes Family Fun Center is a bowling alley that also features outdoor volleyball courts and offers league play for both sports. They offer laser bowling, tournaments and they have an attached bar and grill.
19.5 Miles
Featuring the 6.5-acre McFarland Lake, McFarland Park provides 5.5 miles of trails suitable for hiking and biking. It can be used for fishing, picnicking, camping and exploring the woodland, tallgrass prairie and stream habitats located in the park.
19.7 Miles
As an indoor entertainment center, Monkey Joe's is filled with wall to wall bounce houses and other inflatables for children to play on. The center has a separate play area for toddlers with age-appropriate inflatables.
21.0 Miles
Des Moines' Val Air Ballroom is a popular concert venue for rock, pop, dance and jazz music. The venue is wheelchair accessible and contains two ATMs. Limited concessions are available.
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100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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As a 36-lane bowling center, Val Lanes Recreation Center provides visitors with amenities like bumpers and automatic scoring for recreational bowling. During the summer, kids up to age 15 may bowl free.
21.2 Miles
Featuring an indoor miniature golf course lit by black lights, Glowgolf provides 18 holes with glow-in-the-dark obstacles. The center also has a laser maze challenge with laser beams to navigate through.
21.4 Miles
19th and 20th century artwork is at home at the Des Moines Art Center. The facility includes three buildings, also housing art classes and special events for visitors and the community