Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, OH

  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Architectural Buildings.
  • From Hartman Rock Garden to Buck Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Fairborn, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
  • The list below includes 70 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Architectural Buildings.
  • From Hartman Rock Garden to Buck Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Fairborn, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
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Eatery serves casual American fare like burgers and chicken sandwiches for lunch
26.4 Miles
89% 92 votes
Historic Sites 2301 West River Road, Dayton, OH 45418 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a peak at the ongoing archaeological research at the SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park. The park contains a replica Native American village where visitors can experience an authentic pow wow with dancing and singing.
28.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Laser Tag 533 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville, OH MoreLess Info
Offering a competitive laser tag experience, Laser Web has three levels for kids to run through. In addition to the laser tag arena, it has a large arcade area and a laser maze to navigate through.
28.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Breweries 1035 S. Main St, Centerville, OH 45459 MoreLess Info
Lock 27 Brewing is a brew pub offering its own house-crafted beers as well as a wide selection of other craft beers. The brew pub also features an full lunch and dinner menu.
28.8 Miles
97% 125 votes
Parks 6733 Springboro Pike, Kettering, OH 45449 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1962, the Cox Arboretum Metropark is a wooded and garden oasis featuring walking paths and a Butterfly House. Facilities are available for weddings or special events, as well as children's educational programs year-round.
28.8 Miles
95% 19 votes
Parks 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449 MoreLess Info
Cox Arboretum MetroPark is 189 acre park that features a variety of trees, gardens, shrubs, forests, and prairies and houses a native-Ohio Butterfly House. The park offers various educational programs about plant science, conservation, and horticulture.
29.5 Miles
63% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 195 Mall Woods Drive, Dayton, OH 45449 MoreLess Info
Now part of the Cinemark theater chain, Rave Cinemas in Dayton is a movie theater multiplex that features all digital video and sound as well as Real D 3D and stadium seating.
29.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Bowling 8871 Kingsridge Drive, Dayton, OH 45458 MoreLess Info
Poelking Lanes features 52 bowling lanes as well as a full arcade with a redemption center. They have open and league play and their lounge offers a wide variety of food and drinks including beer and wine.
30.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 2755 Amity Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Featuring three lakes, Prairie Oaks Metro Park can be used for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. It offers trails running along the water and throughout the park and provides picnic spots and a natural play area.
33.2 Miles
50% 60 votes
Canoeing 7141 London-Groveport Rd, Grove City, OH MoreLess Info
Featuring a wide range of outings to choose from, Trapper John's Canoe Livery, is your source for enjoying a relaxing day on the waters of Big Darby Creek. Guests can rent tubes, canoes, kayaks and even a fishing trip or overnight stay.
33.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails 7262 Hayden Run Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 MoreLess Info
Situated along 87 acres of mostly open space, Heritage Park & Trail features a seven-mile trail converted from an old railroad track. It has a dog park and can be used for walking, biking and horseback riding.
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