Free & Cheap Things to Do in Garner, NC

  • The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Garner, North Carolina, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Go Karts and Breweries.
  • From Garner Veteran's Memorial at Lake Benson Park to White Deer Park/Garner Parks & Recreation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garner and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Apex.
  • The list below includes 105 free or cheap things to do in or near Garner, North Carolina, including 62 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Go Karts and Breweries.
  • From Garner Veteran's Memorial at Lake Benson Park to White Deer Park/Garner Parks & Recreation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garner and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and Apex.
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Full Day or 1/2 Day Summer Camp/Track Out Camp Kids 5-12yrs old
5.8 Miles
83% 47 votes
Movie Theaters 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
Featuring Dolby Digital audio in all five auditoriums, Mission Valley Cinemas is a local movie theater specializing in showing the latest major Hollywood films. The theater is popular among students from the nearby NC State University campus.
5.9 Miles
94% 128 votes
Colleges & Universities 2200 Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
North Carolina State University is a public research university that is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. The institution's athletic programs play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
6.3 Miles
95% 94 votes
Gardens 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607 MoreLess Info
At Raleigh Little Theatre Rose Garden, visitors can watch a play in the outdoor amphitheater surrounded by roses. The garden grows 56 varieties of roses that start blooming late spring.
6.6 Miles
98% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 1620 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608 MoreLess Info
Raleigh's Rialto Theatre is a charming, historic theater that dates back to 1942. The theater shows a variety of classic films, as well as art house and foreign films, and screens the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday.
6.7 Miles
96% 197 votes
Lake 4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
Lake Johnson Park is a lakeside park that offers a variety of amenities. In addition to extensive walking and hiking trails, the park features boat launches and rentals, and allows fishing in designated areas.
7.3 Miles
53% 55 votes
Movie Theaters 600 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, Carmike Blue Ridge 14 Cinema displays second-run feature films using digital projection. The theater is home to 14 auditoriums and provides a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
7.5 Miles
97% 262 votes
Botanical Gardens 4301 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 MoreLess Info
A nationally acclaimed garden, the J.C Raulston Arboretum is located at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The garden has been notably listed in the top ten of the '50 most stunning University gardens and arboretums' in the U.S.
7.5 Miles
53% 49 votes
Movie Theaters 501 Caitboo Drive, Cary, NC 27518 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers mobile and self-service ticketing, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
7.8 Miles
51% 39 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Raleigh, NC MoreLess Info
The J.S. Dorton Arena features a popular flea market that is open during the weekends at this fairground venue. The large size means that many vendors can be present and protected from the outside weather with the building's climate control features.
8.0 Miles
42% 85 votes
Family Fun Center 3311 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604 MoreLess Info
The family fun amusement park of Adventure Landing is one of the most popular attractions of its kind in the area. The site features laser tag, a go kart track, miniature golf course, and batting cages.
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