Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cary, NC

  • The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Cary, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Fred G. Bond Metro Park to Marla Dorrel Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
  • The list below includes 143 free or cheap things to do in or near Cary, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
  • From Fred G. Bond Metro Park to Marla Dorrel Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill.
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0.0 Miles
Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
4.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Tennis 2727 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will enjoy Cary Tennis Park. Players can take lessons, join leagues, and refine their skills on the well-maintained and clean tennis courts.
5.6 Miles
82% 22 votes
Farms & Ranches 6701 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27526 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Phillips Farms of Cary offers several programs that are ideal for kids. This includes seasonal activities like strawberry picking, corn mazes, a haunted farm and Christmas tree shopping.
6.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 111 Brooks Park Ln, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 224-acres of land, the Thomas E Brooks Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, soccer fields, a walking trail, and picnic shelters. The park also has a playground for children.
4.4 Miles
74% 43 votes
Music Venue 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 2001, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located in the midst of 14 acres, and it sits near Symphony Lake. A variety of events and performances are hosted between April and October.
0.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC 27513 MoreLess Info
Herb Young Community Center provides opportunities for patrons to engage in their community through fitness classes, recreation activities, camps, athletic programs and other events. The community center is also available for rent for private events.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511 MoreLess Info
As a renovated 1940s theater, The Cary Downtown Theater offers visitors a 7,000 square foot venue to watch a variety of professional and amateur theatrical performances. Throughout the year, visitors can attend dance recitals, comedy, film showings, and more.
5.1 Miles
70% 10 votes
Art Gallery 2755 Nc Hwy 55, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
A public ceramic studio, Paint Your Pot gives artists of all ages the chance to create their own pottery. The studio also offers birthday parties and other group celebrations, along with a special summer camp for children.
3.5 Miles
53% 49 votes
Movie Theaters 501 Caitboo Drive, Cary, NC 27518 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers mobile and self-service ticketing, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
1.1 Miles
75% 8 votes
Bowling 151 High House Road, Cary, NC 27511 MoreLess Info
In addition to bowling for all ages, the Buffaloe Lanes Family Bowling Center - Cary features an arcade for even more fun, as well as a snack bar that sells treats and meals at great prices.
5.2 Miles
41% 27 votes
Children's Play Area 2723 Hwy 55, Cary, NC 27519 MoreLess Info
Cary, North Carolina's Jump! Zone is a large indoor playground for children. It features slides, ball pits, climbing bars, inflatable bounce pads and plenty of other divertisments. Jump! Zone offers birthday packages and is a favorite destination for church youth groups, scouting troups and other kids' organiza…
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