Free & Cheap Things to Do in Folsom, CA

  • The list below includes 243 free or cheap things to do in or near Folsom, California, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Lake.
  • From Lake Natoma to Sutter St., there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Folsom and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Carmichael.
  • The list below includes 243 free or cheap things to do in or near Folsom, California, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Lake.
  • From Lake Natoma to Sutter St., there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Folsom and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Carmichael.
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0.0 Miles
No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
0.9 Miles
86% 36 votes
Swimming Pool 1200 Riley Street, Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Aquatic Center will be able to go swimming, take swimming lessons, join a swim team, or enjoy water park amenities. The site also hosts birthday parties.
0.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 9980 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
The Folsom Powerhouse State Historical Park contains an electric generating facility built in 1895 that once provided power to the city of Sacramento. Open Wednesday through Sunday, there are educational tours, historical exhibits, picnic areas and fishing.
3.6 Miles
78% 167 votes
Movie Theaters 240 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, Palladio 16 Cinemas provides sixteen auditoriums utilizing digital projection and sound. The theater has four giant screens, all stadium seating, D-BOX motion seats and a snack bar with food and drinks.
1.3 Miles
74% 143 votes
History Museums Between Folsom and Folsom Dam at Folsom Prison, Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Prison Museum will be able to visit a mock cell, view a mannequin, and enjoy a videotape that takes them on a tour of the prison. Guests can also purchase Johnny Cash-related goods at the gift shop.
1.5 Miles
77% 35 votes
Recreation Centers 118 Woodmere Rd, Ste 110, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
A children's playground, BusyKidz features an indoor city with themed play areas including a grocery store, a school, a bank, a doctor's office and a restaurant. The facility also offers birthday party hosting, a cafe, books and board games.
0.2 Miles
83% 35 votes
History Museums 823 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Folsom Historical Museum will be able to enjoy exhibits and tours which focus on the California Gold Rush and the location's native inhabitants. The location also hosts special events, including a Historic Home Tour of the area.
0.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Mountain Biking Folsom, CA MoreLess Info
Also known as the Salmon Falls trail, The Darrington Mountain Bike Trail runs approximately 16 miles along part of Folsom Lake and the American River. The trail can be used for hiking and horseback riding in addition to biking.
2.7 Miles
67% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 261 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Century 14 Theatre is a 14 screen movie theatre with digital projection that shows 3D films. The theatre has a game room and features a special Discount Day promotion for tickets on Tuesdays.
1.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1302 Riley Street, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Filled with sports fields, Lembi Community Park offers visitors a space for outdoor activities like baseball, soccer, flying kites, picnics, and more. The park also has an aquatics center with open swim hours.
4.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Race Tracks 13300 White Rock Road, Folsom, CA 95630 MoreLess Info
Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area offers off-highway vehicle enthusiasts a variety of interesting terrain and trails for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. There are flat, open grasslands, rolling hills with native trees and acres of cobbled mine.
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