- The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Southfield, Michigan, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Inglenook Park to Bedford Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Southfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dearborn, Canton, Westland and Sterling Heights.
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                1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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            Built in honor of the former President, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum offers guests an educational and entertaining glimpse into the life of Ford and the history of his time in the White House.        
    
    
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            Founded in 1907, the Nichols Arboretum has a large collection of native and non-native trees and shrubs. Facilities at the arboretum include restrooms, a visitor center, and a small snack shop.        
    
    
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            Offering community-oriented bowling programs has characterized Striking Lanes operations for 20 years. Activities include: open, league and moonlight bowling; automatic bumpers for children; 40 inch LED screens; arcade games; and a lounge for refreshments.        
    
    
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            Located on the Huron River, Argo Canoe Livery offers a variety of rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, tubes, and rafts. They also feature several river trips of varying lengths suitable for groups.        
    
    
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                1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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            The Exhibit Museum of Natural History contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in Michigan, along with a planetarium, anthropology, and geology exhibits. Visitors can attend Science Cafes where experts discuss hot topics in science.        
    
    
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            Students can choose from among almost 250 areas of study at the University of Michigan. In addition, students can participate in over 25 intermural sports, and participate or cheer on 17 men's and 14 women's NCAA Division I teams.        
    
    
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            The Argo Park & Canoe Livery is a rental authority offering canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and stand up paddleboard rentals. The livery also offers concessions, river merchandise, and various river themed programs.        
    
    
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            As part of the University of Michigan School of Music, Hill Auditorium hosts community performances for theater, dance, music, and more. Visitors can attend a variety of performances, from symphonies to Broadway musicals.        
    
    
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            The Michigan Theater is a theater that shows films and live entertainment. The theater is home to the 'Barton Theatre Pipe Organ' and is split into two auditoriums named the 'Historic Theater' and the 'Screening Room'.        
    
    
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            The State Theatre is a movie theater that offers the local community an opportunity to view the latest movie releases in a historic theater. In addition to modern films, the theater also offers a wide variety of independent movie selections.