Free & Cheap Things to Do in Modesto, CA

  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Modesto, California, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Parks and Family Fun Center.
  • From Yosemite National Park to Graceada Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Modesto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock, Oakdale, Manteca and Tracy.
  • The list below includes 67 free or cheap things to do in or near Modesto, California, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Parks and Family Fun Center.
  • From Yosemite National Park to Graceada Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Modesto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Turlock, Oakdale, Manteca and Tracy.
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At an 8-acre fun park, visitors wander among a mini-golf course, bumper cars, a treehouse, and other attractions
31.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Wicklund Crossing, Mountain House, Tracy, CA 95391 MoreLess Info
Wicklund Park is a neighborhood park that features one of the surrounding community's only pavilions. The park is also home to several barbecue pits, multiple playgrounds, and a softball field.
33.1 Miles
39% 28 votes
Marinas 7600 Windmill Cove, Stockton, CA 95202 MoreLess Info
Windmill Cove is a resort and marina that features an RV park, a number of restaurants, camping plots, and rentable cabins. The cove also has a bar and grill that is open 7 days a week.
34.1 Miles
91% 53 votes
Art Museum Bair Lane, Joshua Tree, CA MoreLess Info
Located across 7.5 acres of open land, Noah Purifoy's Outdoor sculpture Museum showcases hundred of unique sculptures. The pieces on display are made with materials such as blown-out rubber tires, burnt wood and scrap metal.
35.1 Miles
67% 12 votes
Dog Park Yosemite Ave. & R Street, Merced, CA 95348 MoreLess Info
The Merced Dog Park is a recreational park for dogs that features two different areas for small and large dogs. The park is mostly flat and includes drinking fountains, garbage cans, and doggie bag dispensers.
35.3 Miles
56% 18 votes
Parks 4520 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton, CA 95209 MoreLess Info
Oak Grove Regional Park has a disc golf course, a clubhouse, a 10 acre lake with paddle boats for rent, BBQ pits, picnic tables and plenty of open space. The large park also hosts varied festivals throughout the year.
35.7 Miles
23% 13 votes
Inline Skating 1445 W 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340 MoreLess Info
The Roller Land roller rink offers a variety of scheduled open skating for both traditional and inline skaters, as well as skate rentals. The rink also caters to roller hockey teams and hosts regular roller derby competitions.
35.9 Miles
33% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 635 Fairfield Drive, Merced, CA 95348 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with seven screens, UA Regency 7 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
36.3 Miles
29% 7 votes
Recreation Centers 5714 Lake Road, Merced, CA 95340 MoreLess Info
Situated next to a man-made reservoir, Yosemite Lake Recreation Area offers a small beach and water access suitable for swimming, fishing and boating. The area provides a pier, barbecue pits, a basketball court, picnic tables and grassy areas.
36.4 Miles
91% 35 votes
History Museums 21st & N Streets, Merced, CA 95340 MoreLess Info
The Merced County Courthouse Museum houses 8,500 square-feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating. The displays depict the history of the area as well as the settlers of Great Central Valley.
36.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Arcades 100 W Olive Avenue, Merced, CA 95348 MoreLess Info
Oh Wow Nickel Arcade has over 100 games, each costing 10 cents or less to play. It includes a mix of modern games and classics like air hockey and skeeball, and tickets can be won and exchanged for prizes.
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