Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fairborn, OH

  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairborn, Ohio, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fairborn Community Park to Wedgewood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairborn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Springfield, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
  • The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairborn, Ohio, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fairborn Community Park to Wedgewood Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairborn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dayton, Springfield, Yellow Springs and Kettering.
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10.3 Miles
95% 171 votes
Specialty Museums 420 S Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1992, the America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. is housed by a restored Packard Dealership. The store sells collectibles, gifts, and other themed items. The museum can be rented for private events.
10.4 Miles
92% 294 votes
Art Museum 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45406 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1919 and houses in a 1930 building, the Dayton Art Institute contains a collection gathered from all around the world and spanning across 5,000 years of art history. More than 1,000 items from this collection are permanently exhibited.
10.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Breweries 912 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a selection of locally brewed beers including the award winning Mad River Milk Stout at The Dayton Beer Company. The brewery was voted Dayton 2014's Best Brewery.
11.2 Miles
94% 158 votes
National & State Parks 22 S Williams St, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
6 National Historic Landmarks are found in the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: the Wright Cycle Company Building, the Hoover Block, the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the Hawthorn Hill, and the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial.
11.2 Miles
95% 143 votes
Specialty Museums 16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
The Wright Cycle Company Complex is located in the neighborhood where the Wright Brothers, pioneers in aviation, once lived. There are exhibits and guided tours through the neighborhood, which also includes the home of author Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
11.4 Miles
96% 538 votes
Historic Sites 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409 MoreLess Info
Covering 65 acres, the Carillon Historical Park is dedicated especially to the history of the area and the history of technology. Among the exhibits, there is the first practical airplane built in 1905, as well as the first automobile self-starter.
11.5 Miles
86% 87 votes
Gardens 1905 Russell Avenue, Springfield, OH MoreLess Info
Hartman Rock Garden is home to numerous works of folk art including models of Philadelphia Independence Hall and Mount Vernon among other sculptures made from a variety of materials such as stone, concrete, metal and more.
11.5 Miles
100% 23 votes
Parks 2655 S. Patterson Blvd, Kettering, OH 45409 MoreLess Info
The Hill & Dales MetroPark offers the opportunity for visitors to go on nature walks and view a variety of different trees and animals. This 63-acre site features a shelter at Dogwood Pond.
12.3 Miles
90% 20 votes
History Museums 1311 West Main Street, Springfield, OH 45504 MoreLess Info
The Pennsylvania House is a recently restored historic inn and tavern dating back to 1822. The facility operates as a museum today offering guided tours of authentic furnishings and exhibits of antique paintings, clocks, dolls, textiles and more.
12.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 1906 Commerce Cir, Springfield, OH 45504 MoreLess Info
Located in Springfield, Ohio, Victory Lanes is the perfect atmosphere for a fun family game night experience. The center is also available for birthday parties, corporate events, and serves food and drinks.
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