Free & Cheap Things to Do in Detroit, MI

  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
  • From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
  • From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
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10th annual tap-dance concert celebrates the art form with all-star performances from leading tap dancers on Broadway, film, and TV
31.6 Miles
94% 31 votes
Botanical Gardens 1800 N Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Consisting of both indoor and outdoor gardens, Matthaei Botanical Gardens grows a wide range of plants for tropical and desert environments. It also has an interactive children's garden with toys and a waterfall.
31.8 Miles
92% 12 votes
Breweries 22235 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
Located in a strip mall, Witch's Hat Brewing Company produces and serves its own beers including barley wine, brown ale, scotch ale, wheat wine and gluten free beer. There are tables and a bar available as well as popcorn.
31.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Recreation Centers 22185 Pontiac Trl, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
The Playground is a sports and recreation center offering a variety of recreational amenities. Visitors to The Playground can participate in one of many sport related activities. The center is also available for private parties or corporate events.
32.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
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The Lyon

Movie Theaters 126 E. Lake Street, South Lyon, MI MoreLess Info
Showing one new movie at a time, The Lyon is a small movie theater that features digital and 3D projection systems. It has recently upgrading the sound system to include surround sound.
32.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
National & State Parks 300 Dorothy Street, South Lyon, MI MoreLess Info
Approximately 15 acres, McHattie Park is home to Witch's Hat Depot Museum and Little Village Chapel. It has areas for baseball and volleyball, playground equipment, picnic shelters with grills, and open fields.
32.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Specialty Museums 300 Dorothy St, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
Currently functioning as both a museum and the South Lyon Historical Society is the Witch's Hat Depot Museum. The museum was named for its distinct roof design and has been preserved on the inside to replicate a historic, turn-of-the-century train depot.
32.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 700 N Lafayette Street, South Lyon, MI 48178 MoreLess Info
Featuring 28 lanes, Pinz Bowling Center hosts both open and league bowling as well as private parties and events. The center offers automatic bumpers and a full-service restaurant and bar with food and adult beverages.
33.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 6535 Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48130 MoreLess Info
Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
33.6 Miles
83% 29 votes
Canoeing 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
Visitors to Gallup Canoe Livery find canoe, kayaks, paddleboats, and rowboats for rent on the Huron River. The livery also offers a hiking path, fishing opportunities, a public boat launch, playgrounds, and rooms that can be rented for special occasions.
33.7 Miles
82% 17 votes
Parks 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Spanning 69 acres, Gallup Park sits on the shores of the Huron River. The park features a variety of amenities, including a canoe livery, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
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