Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lafayette, IN

  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Lafayette, Indiana, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
  • From Fairfield Lakes Park to Armstrong Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lafayette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Lafayette, Monticello and Crawfordsville.
  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Lafayette, Indiana, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
  • From Fairfield Lakes Park to Armstrong Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lafayette and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Lafayette, Monticello and Crawfordsville.
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0.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Museum 102 S 10th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905 MoreLess Info
There are multiple galleries at Art Museum of Greater Lafayette filled with art such as paintings, wall hangings, and vases, and they have an art studio dedicated to pottery. Additionally the gift shop features works from local artists.
1.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 300 Farabee Dr N, Lafayette, IN 47905 MoreLess Info
The Eastside 9 Theater is a move theater that offers a number of different movies and showtimes to its guests. The theater includes specials including student discounts and reward points for repeat visitors.
1.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 3525 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring seven screens, Lafayette 7 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers self-service ticketing, stadium seating, 3D movies, closed captioning devices and a concession area with food and drinks.
1.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 2351 N 20th Street, Lafayette, IN 47904 MoreLess Info
The McAllister Recreation Center is a public recreational facility filled with numerous amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a fitness center, basketball court, and interactive playground for the younger guests at the facility.
1.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 1701 Schuyler Avenue, Lafayette, IN 47904 MoreLess Info
Featuring 24 synthetic lanes, Star Lanes offers open and league bowling and can host private events and parties. It has a restaurant and lounge, four big screen high-definition televisions, cosmic bowling and a game room.
0.9 Miles
17% 6 votes
Bowling 2100 Elmwood Avenue, Lafayette, IN 47904 MoreLess Info
Market Square Lanes is a bowling alley that is best known for its 'Cosmic Bowling' that they feature 7 nights a week. The bowling alley offers competitive bowling leagues and also has a full bar.
0.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 600 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 MoreLess Info
Lafayette Theater & Event Center was built in 1938 and was a black and while movie theater. Today, outside the theater boasts the original marquee and fascade and is home to countless films, concerts, weddings, and conventions.
1.3 Miles
25% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 300 Farabee Dr N, Lafayette, IN 47905 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 9 screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital projection at Goodrich Eastside 9. The theater airs first run films and 3D films and also offers the Met Opera and other special events.
1.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 100 Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906 MoreLess Info
Riverside Skating Center is an outdoor ice skating rink that offers public skating sessions, skate rentals, and skate sharpening. The ice rink is available for rentals and also offers private and group skating lessons.
1.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906 MoreLess Info
The 20-acre Tapawingo Park offers playground equipment for children ages two through 12. The park also includes the partially paved Wabash Heritage Trail, Brown Street Overlook, and a skating center.
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