Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cedar Rapids, IA

  • The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Masonic Library & Museum to Cedar River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cedar Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Coralville, Marion and Amana.
  • The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Bowling, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Masonic Library & Museum to Cedar River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cedar Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Coralville, Marion and Amana.
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Kids climb and crawl on a three-level playground before heading to the game area to earn tickets for prizes
46.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Family Fun Center 4601-4749 Texas Street, Waterloo, IA 50702 MoreLess Info
The Thorp Family Fun is an indoor family fun center that hosts school events, girl scouts, sports banquets, day cards, and birthday parties. The facility carries inflatable slides, castles, and moon bounces.
46.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1620 231st St, Muscatine, IA MoreLess Info
Run by the Nature Conservancy, the Swamp White Oak Preserve hosts a wide and diverse array of flora and fauna. The preserve spans 654 acres, and offers an opportunity to see a great example of a swamp white oak savanna.
47.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 3611 Palms Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761 MoreLess Info
Fridley The Palms Theater is a movie theater that features 3D technology, senior discounts, military discounts, and student discounts. The cinema's auditoriums can seat up to 264 guests and are available for private movie screenings.
47.3 Miles
62% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2450 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702 MoreLess Info
Featuring twelve auditoriums, Crossroads Theatre offers recent movie releases using digital projection in stadium seating with assisted listening devices and closed captioning. The theater has a 3-story tall screen, game room and concessions.
47.5 Miles
92% 497 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 28995 Lansing Road, Dyersville, IA 52040 MoreLess Info
Originally built for the film of the same name, the Field of Dreams is now a landmark in Dyersville, Iowa. The white clapboard house that sits next to the baseball diamond also features heavily in the 1989 film, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
48.0 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks 3300 Cedar St., Muscatine, IA 52761 MoreLess Info
Guests of Discovery Park will be able to enjoy 1.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, two fishing ponds, and a fishing dock. The location, which is a suitable place to go picnicking or geocaching, also includes an Environmental Learning Center.
48.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 650 Laporte Road, Waterloo, IA 50702 MoreLess Info
A 50-lane bowling center, Cadillac Lanes offers open and league bowling along with free bowling lessons. It also provides pool tables, televisions, arcade games, a party room, a pro shop, volleyball courts and a snack bar.
48.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Botanical Gardens 3336 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702 MoreLess Info
Open throughout the year, the Cedar Valley Aboretum & Botanic Gardens is spread over 35 acres of land. The facility supports seasonal gardens and horticultural education through classes as well as workshops.
49.2 Miles
94% 17 votes
Art Museum 1314 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761 MoreLess Info
The building and the art exhibits in the Muscatine Art Center are reminiscent of the past glories of the place. The museum is visited by many people every day and hosts many art classes all year round.
49.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Soccer Field 401 S Houser Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 MoreLess Info
Situated on 41 acres, Muscatine Soccer Complex features eight full-sized soccer fields along with concession stands and lighting on select fields. The complex also provides picnic tables and shelters, paved walking paths and restroom facilities.
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