Free & Cheap Things to Do in Appleton, WI

  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Appleton, Wisconsin, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Gardens.
  • From Lawrence University to Appleton Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Appleton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay and Neenah.
  • The list below includes 63 free or cheap things to do in or near Appleton, Wisconsin, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Children's Museums, History Museums and Gardens.
  • From Lawrence University to Appleton Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Appleton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay and Neenah.
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90% 108 votes
Children's Museums 100 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54911 MoreLess Info
The Building for Kids is a fun and interactive children's museum for kids 7 and under where they can learn and increase their developmental skills through playing.
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You will learn everything you could ever want to know about paper at the Paper Discovery Center. Educational tours and class are available to the public and to school classes on field trips.
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Laser tag, miniature golfing, batting cages, mini bowling, go karts, and much more can be found at Bagers Sports Park. It is Fox Valley's premier family entertainment center.
3.0 Miles
90% 10 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 2400 N Casaloma Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 MoreLess Info
As a minor league baseball team, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers offers visitors home games in Fox Cities Stadium. Visitors can tailgate in the parking lot, enjoy food from the concession stands, or sit on the lawn to watch the game.
0.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Children's Museums 100 W College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 MoreLess Info
The Building for Kids Children's Museum is a museum that provides hands-on educational exhibits for children and their families. The museum hosts field trips, family events, and other special programs.
2.4 Miles
89% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 513 North Westhill Boulevard, Appleton, WI 54914 MoreLess Info
Featuring fourteen state-of-the-art auditoriums, Marcus Hollywood Cinema Grand Chute is a premier entertainment destination. The theater shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar and a 70 foot wide ultra-screen.
0.4 Miles
72% 29 votes
Art Museum 111 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 MoreLess Info
The Trout Museum of Art features regional, national and international visual art as well as seasonal exhibits, including the 'Festival of Trees' and 'Holiday Traditions'. They also sponsor a jazz series and offer art classes.
2.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 513 N Westhill Blvd, Appleton, WI 54914 MoreLess Info
Hollywood Cinema is a movie theater that offers viewers the opportunity to watch the latest film releases. Attached to the cinema is an entertainment complex, containing a carousel, air hockey, and a food counter.
3.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Movie Theaters W3091 Van Roy Road, Appleton, WI 54915 MoreLess Info
The Marcus Appleton East Cinema is a 16-theater movie multiplex with stadium seating in every theater. The theater features digital video and sound, and all are optimized for guests with hearing or vision impairments.
2.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling 1330 Midway Road, Appleton, WI 54911 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling facility, Sabre Lanes offers open and league bowling as well as rooms for private parties and events. The center has a restaurant with food and drinks, a full bar and Rock n' Bowl nights.
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