Free & Cheap Things to Do in Knoxville, IA

  • The list below includes 11 free or cheap things to do in or near Knoxville, Iowa, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Camping Site, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Parks.
  • From Lake Red Rock to Pella Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Knoxville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pella and Indianola.
  • The list below includes 11 free or cheap things to do in or near Knoxville, Iowa, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Camping Site, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Parks.
  • From Lake Red Rock to Pella Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Knoxville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pella and Indianola.
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37.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Cooking Classes 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023 MoreLess Info
Visitors can help out the students of Iowa Culinary Institute by attending one of their gourmet dinners and providing feedback. The instructors guide the students while they prepare a seven course meal for their guests.
37.3 Miles
95% 22 votes
Bike Paths Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Spread over roughly 28 miles, the Saylorville Trail is a very popular bike ride path in the area. Since there are many places in which a biker can hop off then hop back on, the time for the trail can vary from person to person.
37.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Ice Skating 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 MoreLess Info
Offering hockey and figure skate rentals, Metro Ice Sports Arena hosts public skate sessions in its 87,000 square foot facility. The arena offers party packages that include pizza, skate rentals, and two hours of skating.
37.9 Miles
76% 21 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 MoreLess Info
Urbandale's Buccaneer Arena is the home rink of the Des Moines Buccanneers hockey team. It is also used for figure skating lessons, competitions and public skating lessons. This venue seats 3,400 comfortably.
38.7 Miles
89% 36 votes
Breweries 716 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023 MoreLess Info
Located in an old fire station, Firetrucker Brewery focuses on creating full-flavored beers with a clean finish. Visitors enjoy the brewery's atmosphere and the varying food options provided by the rotating food-truck vendors.
38.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 8501 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 MoreLess Info
Showcasing the newest films, Cobblestone 9 Theatre offers visitors refillable popcorn buckets that can be used for any showing for the year. Ticket discounts are offered on Tuesdays and weekdays from 4-5:30 pm.
38.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 8501 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322 MoreLess Info
See the most recent film releases at the Carmike Cobblestone 9 Theater. Along with nine screens, the facility is equipped with 3D projection and concessions. They further offer discounted pricing on designated nights.
38.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Arts Centers 1520 SW Ordnance Road, Ankeny, IA 50023 MoreLess Info
The mission of the Ankeny Art Center is to provide inspirational and educational visual art experiences to the community. To this end, the center hosts a variety of exhibits, offers classes, and hosts special events.
38.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Children's Play Area 1600 Valley W Dr, Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 MoreLess Info
As an indoor entertainment center, Monkey Joe's is filled with wall to wall bounce houses and other inflatables for children to play on. The center has a separate play area for toddlers with age-appropriate inflatables.
39.2 Miles
82% 17 votes
Mini Golf 6450 Raccoon River Drive, West Des Moines, IA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1997, West Grand Golf is a driving range and mini golf center that provides a number of amenities for the use of its golf enthusiast guests. The center also offers private lessons taught by a PGA Professional instructor.
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