Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carmel, IN

  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monon Trail to Coxhall Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Zionsville and Plainfield.
  • The list below includes 109 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, Indiana, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
  • From Monon Trail to Coxhall Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Indianapolis, Noblesville, Zionsville and Plainfield.
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40.5 Miles
100% 14 votes
Art Museum 2021 W. Riverside Ave, Fine Arts Building, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 MoreLess Info
The David Owsley Musum of Art contains over 11,000 works of art, comprised mostly of paintings, photographs, and sculptures. It offers several events annually, including Sketching in the Museum and Meditation in the Museum.
40.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
National & State Parks 1250 Southgate Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
In addition to fitness facilities, Crawfordsville Park & Recreation Dept serves a variety of programs to the local community, such as yoga and cardio classes. The grounds have a disc golf course with 18 holes.
40.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 360 N Home Avenue, Martinsville, IN 46151 MoreLess Info
Partly wooded, Jimmy Nash City Park offers visitors a multipurpose field on a 400 foot hill with panoramic views of the area. The park hosts the city's aquatic center, which consists of a zero depth entry pool and splash pad.
41.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
Parks Corner of White River and Wheeling, Muncie, IN 47303 MoreLess Info
Situated on 8.5 acres, Tuhey Park features Tuhey Pool which has a 50-meter pool, splash pad, kiddie pool and slide. The park has paved biking and walking paths, playground equipment, a picnic shelter and benches.
41.3 Miles
81% 59 votes
Children's Museums 515 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305 MoreLess Info
The Muncie Children's Museum has many hands-on exhibits from which the children can learn. A dinosaur-bone dig-site and the railroad passing through the miniaturized city of Muncie are some of the examples.
41.3 Miles
85% 65 votes
Arts Centers 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303 MoreLess Info
Nature, local history, and art are the major domains on which Minnetrista focuses on. It covers 40 acres and includes on its site the museum, the Oakhurst historic house, sculptures, and plenty of gardens, including a children's garden.
41.3 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 4805 N Wheeling Avenue, Muncie, IN 47304 MoreLess Info
A 56-lane bowling center, Clancy's Village Bowl offers open and league bowling with a pro shop. The center provides a snack bar, pool tables, a banquet room for private events, cosmic bowling and a bar with adult beverages.
41.3 Miles
25% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 205 Dry Branch Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
Featuring full digital projection in all auditoriums, Carmike Capri Cinema 8 is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood film releases to its guests. Other amenities at the theater include concessions options, matinee ticket specials, and assisted listening devices.
41.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Children's Museums 515 S High Street, Muncie, IN 47305 MoreLess Info
Organizing age-appropriate activities for kids, Muncie Children's Museum consists of exhibits with toys and interactive displays. These exhibits include a Dino Dig where kids can dig for fossil reproductions and a Water Works area with fountains.
41.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 201 Dry Branch Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 MoreLess Info
An eight-theater cinema that features first-run films, Capri Cinemas offers matinees, a variety of concessions including candy and popcorn, combo specials, and special events. It features digital video and sound, as well as 3D for select films.
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