Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, Ontario

  • The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Ontario, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Bowling, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Serenity Lavender Farm to Belle Isle Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Detroit, Taylor and Amherstburg.
  • The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Ontario, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Bowling, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Serenity Lavender Farm to Belle Isle Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Detroit, Taylor and Amherstburg.
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47.6 Miles
92% 447 votes
Colleges & Universities 915 East Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
Students can choose from among almost 250 areas of study at the University of Michigan. In addition, students can participate in over 25 intermural sports, and participate or cheer on 17 men's and 14 women's NCAA Division I teams.
47.6 Miles
93% 40 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1016 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
In operation since the 1920s, Yost Ice Arena hosts open skate and stick-and-puck sessions for the public. The arena also offers skating and hockey clinics for both children and adults.
47.6 Miles
89% 28 votes
Music Venue 825 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
As part of the University of Michigan School of Music, Hill Auditorium hosts community performances for theater, dance, music, and more. Visitors can attend a variety of performances, from symphonies to Broadway musicals.
47.7 Miles
95% 173 votes
Colleges & Universities 801 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
The Law Quadrangle is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. It offers a park-like setting with lots of trees and benches and is surrounded by older achitecture that fills the campus.
47.7 Miles
89% 179 votes
Art Museum 525 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
The University of Michigan Museum of Art is the result of over 150 years of art collecting by the University of Michigan, and is best known for its Asian art. Some of the displayed art dates back to 1100 AD, while other pieces are only a years old.
47.7 Miles
39% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 233 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
The State Theatre is a movie theater that offers the local community an opportunity to view the latest movie releases in a historic theater. In addition to modern films, the theater also offers a wide variety of independent movie selections.
47.8 Miles
94% 54 votes
Canoeing 1055 Longshore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Located on the Huron River, Argo Canoe Livery offers a variety of rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, tubes, and rafts. They also feature several river trips of varying lengths suitable for groups.
47.8 Miles
98% 177 votes
Movie Theaters 603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
The Michigan Theater is a theater that shows films and live entertainment. The theater is home to the 'Barton Theatre Pipe Organ' and is split into two auditoriums named the 'Historic Theater' and the 'Screening Room'.
48.0 Miles
66% 44 votes
Comedy Clubs 314 E Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1984, the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase is a comedy club that has the goal of providing the best in comedy entertainment. The club serves food and beverages and has a fully stocked bar.
48.1 Miles
91% 717 votes
Science Museums 220 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum allows adults and children to interact with science. The museum is divided into the concourse, all about me, preschool gallery, legacy gallery, Michigan nature, world around you, Lyons' country store, DTE Energy Foundation Light and Optics, and MediaWorks.
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