- The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Midland, Michigan, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Gardens and Bowling.
- From Dow Gardens to The Tridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Midland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bay City, Saginaw, Mount Pleasant and Caseville.
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Located along the Saginaw River, Wenona Park features a bandshell used for concerts and other community events. The park also provides open green space, trees, picnic tables, paved paths and views of the river.
18.0 Miles
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321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI
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The Historical Museum of Bay County is managed by the Bay County Historical Society in Bay City. The museum focuses on the history of Bay County and includes exhibits on the heritage of the area.
18.0 Miles
Built in 1908, the State Theatre is a historic venue that hosts performing arts events as well as film screenings. Events at the theater include comedy nights, live concerts, and movie showings to the local community.
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321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
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A community-focused museum, the Bay County Historical Society-Museum maintains extensive collections devoted to local history, culture, and lore. The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs for students and the community at large.
18.0 Miles
Guests can enjoy a bowling alley and family entertainment center with 24 bowling lanes at Washington Lanes. The bowling center hosts parties and special events, features karaoke, and also houses Strikes Sports Bar.
18.1 Miles
The Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library acts as the main branch of the Bay County Library System and has standard features like a physical material collection and reference collection. The facility also has an outdoor reading garden, local history and genealogy room, and live programs during the year.
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With a playground and lots of space for running and jumping, Roosevelt Park is a fun place for kids. There is also a covered pavilion for picnics and other social gatherings, along with tennis courts for added enjoyment.
18.2 Miles
The Birney Park provides great paths and walkways for hiking, running, and walking through the park. The park also has a playground with playground equipment for park goers to play and swing on.
18.3 Miles
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701 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI 48708
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Once known as the Van Buren Street Theatre, Whistling Idiots Comedy Dinner Theatre performs in a location once home to the Church of Christ, Scientist. The theatre performs a comedy routine with a dinner buffet including drinks.
18.8 Miles
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3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City, MI
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With over 12,000 items on exhibit, the Dobson Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum shows a collection of unique antique toys. Exhibits include fire trucks, NASCAR vehicles, and the world's largest fire vehicle the Super Pumper fire apparatus.