Free & Cheap Things to Do in Okemos, MI

  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Okemos, Michigan, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Wonch Park to Nancy Moore Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Okemos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, East Lansing and Howell.
  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Okemos, Michigan, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
  • From Wonch Park to Nancy Moore Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Okemos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, East Lansing and Howell.
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0.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
National & State Parks 4555 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
A beautiful community park in Okemos is Wonch Park. The park is nestled in a bend of Red Cedar River and features volleyball, picnic areas and a children's playground.
0.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
National & State Parks 1960 Gaylord C Smith, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
Nancy Moore Park is a 40-acre expanse of open green grass, gardens and athletic fields. The park offers basketball, baseball, sand volleyball, a playground, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and more.
0.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks 4540 Okemos Rd, Meridian Charter Township, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
One of the most frequented parks in the Meridian Township is Ferguson Park. The park features an array of recreational activities including canoe and kayaking, picnic areas, a play ground and fishing.
0.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
Historic Sites 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
Meridian Historical Village contains historic buildings from other locations, transplanted and restored to their original 19th century style. Buildings there include a one room school, farmhouse, tollgate house, general store, and log cabin.
3.1 Miles
85% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3998 Van Atta Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
The historic Harris Nature Center is a nature center that has the mission of protecting, promoting, and interpreting the Red Cedar River and the surrounding ecosystem. The center has a number of trails that can be used for running.
0.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Historic Sites Corner Okemos Road and Hamilton Road, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
The Okemos Village Historical Marker is a landmark that commemorates the Chippewa people and their leader named Chief Okemos. The marker signifies the vicinity in which the Native Americans settled.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Monuments 4734 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI MoreLess Info
As a Michigan Historic Site, Okemos Methodist Church Historical Marker notes the place that the early settlers of Michigan first put up a church. The marker depicts the story of how this church was established.
0.4 Miles
86% 58 votes
Movie Theaters 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
Studio C! is a movie theater that shows the latest film releases to those who visit. The cinema also contains a bistro that offers a full menu, including items like sliders, hot dogs, and draft beers, and many others.
1.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 5153 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864 MoreLess Info
The Nokomis Learning Center is a cultural museum that focuses on the Three Fires People of Michigan. The learning center has a gift shop and an art gallery, and offers tours for groups of 10 or more.
2.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Gardens Michigan State University, Plant & Soil Science Bldg, East Lansing, MI 48823 MoreLess Info
Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens feature many different botanical gardens and even a children's garden, with a 7 acre arboretum and picnicking areas as well. They also offer group tours and occasionally hold special events.
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