- The list below includes 151 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Wisconsin, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- From Froemming Park to Dr. Lynette Fox Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha.
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            Managed by the county parks department, Runway Dog Exercise Area is a fenced dog park facility where owners can unleash and allow their pets to roam. The double gated park features a fenced area for smaller dogs as well.        
    
    
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            With 16 state-of-the-art Marcus Digital Xperience auditoriums, the South Shore Cinema is a movie theater that also serves food. A few of the auditoriums in the theater offer Digital 3D movies and also are equipped with stadium seating.        
    
    
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            Abendschein Park is a community park that features a disc golf course along with a baseball field and a pond. The disc golf course combines open fields with lightly wooded areas and no major changes in elevation.        
    
    
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            A 42 acre park, the Cudahy Nature Preserve is a scenic area that offers extensive hiking and biking trails. The Preserve is one of the state's wilder parks, offering largely unspoiled wilderness.        
    
    
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            Landscaped with creeks, stones, and brick, Gastrau's Golf Center has miniature golf course for all ages. The center also has a driving range that is heated, and a pro shop that sells clubs.        
    
    
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            Established in 1936, the MAS Observatory is a three acre observatory featuring state of the art CCD equipment. The observatory is periodically opened to the public for public viewing sessions.        
    
    
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            The Big Backyard is a year round indoor playground that offers huge play equipment, riding toys, balls, playhouses, and infant toys. They also host parties for children ages 0 - 8 but welcome older children who come with their families.        
    
    
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                2900 S 163rd Street, New Berlin, WI 53151
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            Eight indoor courts and a choice of lessons and leagues makes the Western Racquet Club Moorland Park a resource for family tennis. Milwaukee's only all-tennis facility, Moorland Park offers amenities such as free wireless, big-screen televisions and a viewing area.        
    
    
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                16701 W Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151
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            Known for its batting cages, Mike Hegan's Field of Dreams offers an arcade room with pinball machines, air hockey, and a mini carousel. A former professional softball pitcher offers lessons at the batting cages.        
    
    
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            Nickel's Pub is an old school, traditional neighborhood bar that serves a variety of cocktails, wine, and beers. The pub hosts weekday happy hours, and opens at 7 am to accommodate third shift employees.