- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lansing, Michigan, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
- From Michigan State University to 4-H Children's Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Okemos and Howell.
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Riverbank Park
Intersection of Saginaw Street and the Flint River, Flint, MI
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Located along the picturesque Flint River, Riverbank Park is a modernist community park designed by famous landscape architect Lawrence Halprin. The park features a playground, a Grand Fountain, and an amphitheater popular for local music events.
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Founded in 1913, the Masonic Temple is a landmark building. Visitors will find a boulder in front of the building marking the centennial celebration of the first dwelling in Battle Creek. The building is available for private event hosting.
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171 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Associated with the local community foundation, the Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek is dedicated to celebrating her life and legacy. Along with educational programming, the center schedules other activities such as concerts and art exhibits to honor her memory.
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A perfect way to learn about Natural History is by visiting the Kingman Museum. It is home to a lot of permanent exhibits plus a planetarium too. It also hosts temporary exhibitions, so there's always something new to see here.
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480 West Van Buren, Battle Creek, MI 49016
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Featuring historical reenactments and restored buildings, the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center is a recreation of a 19th Century Adventist village. Attractions include a restored one-room schoolhouse and log cabin.
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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.
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Visitors can enjoy a center for nature, culture, and arts at the Leila Arboretum Society. The arboretum spans 85 acres and features 2500 marked trees and plants, several gardens and walkways, and pieces of public art.
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928 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Located within the larger arboretum site, the Leila Arboretum Children's Garden is spread over one acre and allows children to explore the world of plants. Hands-on activities give children the opportunity to explore flowers, vegetables, and other plants.
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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.
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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.