Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Interactive learning locale for kids. Colorful, 4-story space invites children to play & learn through 250+ science-focused exhibits.
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Mediterranean & Near East objects & art. Small museum with entry by donation highlighting ancient & medieval artifacts with tours & lectures.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Modern environs for diverse collections. Spacious galleries house a sizable collection of rotating artworks that span centuries & the globe.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum focused on prehistoric life. University museum known for its exhibits on prehistoric life, popular with children.
Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
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Argo Nature Area
Waterside park with canoe/kayak rental. Riverfront park featuring canoe, kayak & paddleboat rentals, a boat launch & biking/hiking trails.
Fuller Park
Play area with a pool & soccer fields. This 60-acre community resource for sports features fields, plus a pool, playground & picnic areas.
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
Flower garden for walks & photos. Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.
Island Park
Riverfront area with play & picnic spots. Riverside recreation space offering ample picnic areas with BBQ grills, playgrounds & walking paths.
Bandemer Nature Area
Natural area with trails. Riverfront natural area with trails, picnic facilities & activities such as fishing & canoeing.
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Wildlife enclosures & education programs. Natural space with trails, raptor enclosures, a Critter House & public programs for all ages.
Furstenberg Nature Area
Nature area with boardwalk & picnic area. Scenic 38-acre wetlands & woodlands park, with picnic tables, a boardwalk & walking paths.
County Farm Park
Large park with gardens & play areas. Green county park featuring a wooded area, fitness trails, gardens, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.
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Domino’s Farms Petting Farm
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Gardens, conservatory & gift shop. Offering sprawling gardens, woods & prairies, plus a visitors center, gift shop & conservatory.
Cherry Hill Nature Preserve
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Frog Island Park
Recreational sports & a community garden. 5-acre green space with an amphitheater & a community garden, plus a soccer field & running track.
Riverside Park
Park with a bike trail & fishing. Community park hosting regular local events as well as offering fishing & biking trails.
Central City Park
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Tattan Park
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Goudy Park
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Nankin Mills Recreation Area
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Nankin Mills Nature Center
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Mies Park
Grassy retreat with plenty of shade. Recreational park featuring open green spaces, tall trees, a playground & walking paths.
Friends of the Garden City
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Hines Park
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Merriman Hollow Park
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Rotary Park
Green space for sports games & picnics. Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Crowley Park
Playgrounds, athletic field & splash pad. Park offering playgrounds, a splash pad & athletic field, plus tennis courts, a track & picnic area.
Levagood Park
Wooded open space plus a public pool. This sizable, tree-studded community haunt for sports & play also features a seasonal swimming pool.
Ford Field Park
Park with river views, shelters & sports. Park featuring views of the Rouge River, picnic shelters, tennis courts, ball fields & more.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Museum on American history & culture. Sprawling space dedicated to American life & ideas, includes the Rosa Parks bus & JFK's limo.
Greenfield Village
Vast American history museum complex. Sprawling open-air history museum founded by Henry Ford with artifacts & homes of famous Americans.
Edison Menlo Park Complex
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Michigan Science Center
Dynamic science museum for children. Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
Outdoor Adventure Center
Museum with simulated outdoor activities. Simulated outdoor recreation experiences like biking, plus local nature displays, in a roomy museum.
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