Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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The Iowa Children's Museum
Interactive educational museum for kids. This colorful museum is aimed at teaching kids about the world around them through fun & play.
American Gothic Barn
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Cedar Valley Park
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Scenic destination with trails & events. Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.
African American Museum Of Iowa
Exhibits of African American heritage. Museum celebrating the heritage of African Americans in Iowa through exhibits, events & workshops.
Hughes Park
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Bever Park
Huge green space with an ice rink & pool. Expansive park with facilities for tennis & softball, plus an ice rink & swimming pool.
Cleveland Park
Park with sports fields & a splash pad. Neighborhood park featuring soccer & baseball fields, a picnic pavilion & a seasonal splash pad.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Galleries with a focus on American works. Over 7,000 works on display with emphasis on 20th-century American art plus classes for all ages.
Tree Of Five Seasons
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Old MacDonald's Farm
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Brucemore
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Daniels Park
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Ellis Park
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Morgan Creek Park
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Hanna Park
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Seminole Valley Park
Park with a historic village & farm. This 409-acre park features a historic village & farm, a playground, a soccer field, trails & more.
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Early-20th-century re-creation & tours. Recreated circa-1890–1910 town with 20+ buildings open seasonally for tours & educational programs.
Marion Heritage Center
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The Fun Station Cedar Rapids
Games of all kinds for kids 12 & under. 3-story indoor playground designed for kids 12 & under plus concessions & birthday packages.
Noelridge Park
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Guthridge Park
Sports courts, playgrounds & more. Recreational park offering numerous sports courts & playgrounds, a splash pad & a walking trail.
The Shell
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