Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Marion

Marion Heritage Center

Marion Heritage Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Hanna Park

Hanna Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

The Fun Station Cedar Rapids

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

Noelridge Park

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Old MacDonald's Farm

Old MacDonald's Farm

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Brucemore

Brucemore

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Bever Park

Bever Park

Huge green space with an ice rink & pool. Expansive park with facilities for tennis & softball, plus an ice rink & swimming pool.

Daniels Park

Daniels Park

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Guthridge Park

Guthridge Park

Sports courts, playgrounds & more. Recreational park offering numerous sports courts & playgrounds, a splash pad & a walking trail.

Indian Creek Nature Center

Indian Creek Nature Center

Scenic destination with trails & events. Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

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.

Ellis Park

Ellis Park

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Tree Of Five Seasons

Tree Of Five Seasons

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African American Museum Of Iowa

African American Museum Of Iowa

Exhibits of African American heritage. Museum celebrating the heritage of African Americans in Iowa through exhibits, events & workshops.

Cedar Valley Park

Cedar Valley Park

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The Shell

The Shell

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Cleveland Park

Cleveland Park

Park with sports fields & a splash pad. Neighborhood park featuring soccer & baseball fields, a picnic pavilion & a seasonal splash pad.

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Early-20th-century re-creation & tours. Recreated circa-1890–1910 town with 20+ buildings open seasonally for tours & educational programs.

Seminole Valley Park

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.

Hughes Park

Hughes Park

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Morgan Creek Park

Morgan Creek Park

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American Gothic Barn

American Gothic Barn

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The Iowa Children's Museum

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.

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