{"id":43982,"date":"2019-08-07T00:01:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T00:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=43982"},"modified":"2019-08-07T00:01:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T00:01:03","slug":"free-things-ann-arbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/free-things-ann-arbor\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Free Things to Do in Ann Arbor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-44612\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44612\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466.png\" alt=\"UMMNH free things to do in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466.png 750w, https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our charming hometown is filled with art, history, educational opportunities and tons of fun. And, even if you\u2019re on a tight budget, you can enjoy all of that and more\u2014completely free of charge. Highlights in this guide include 1,588 total acres of park space, strange animal encounters, 1000 BCE Middle Eastern artifacts, prehistoric whales, outdoor concerts and ukulele parties!\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a few more dollars available for entertainment, check out our other guide <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/activities-ann-arbor-under-20\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Under $20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umma.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UMMA.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-44022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44022\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UMMA.png\" alt=\"UMMA free things to do in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UMMA.png 750w, https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/UMMA-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of\u00a0Scott Soderberg, U-M Photography via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umma.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Michigan Museum of Art<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on campus, the University of Michigan Museum of Art is one of the largest university art museums in the country. Their collections represent 150 years of art collecting and include everything from 1000 BCE Middle Eastern artifacts to 21st-century paintings. Admission to the museum is always free, but a $10 donation is also appreciated. Get full details and plan your visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/umma.umich.edu\/plan-your-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesliesnc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leslie Science &amp; Nature Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This educational facility on the north side of Ann Arbor encourages sustainability, understanding and regular nature encounters. You can join the fun and visit the grounds, trails and raptor enclosures for free any day from sunrise to sunset. The Critter House is open on select days (which you can see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesliesnc.org\/visiting-us\/critter-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and invites guests to observe frogs, turtles, snakes and other adorable and unusual animals. For more visiting information, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesliesnc.org\/visiting-us\/hours-location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mbgna.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1564182611906!6m8!1m7!1sCAoSLEFGMVFpcFB0TDhJd056QkFMOVRTMHBpZGwxRklkSXJDamhlbmFCSGd5NElT!2m2!1d42.2994277!2d-83.6609162!3f338.6105687348094!4f5.365545601001969!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are two educational and environmental spaces on the U-M campus. The botanical gardens include 11 outdoor areas full of bonsai, native and medicinal plants, perennials and more, and if you want to head inside, you can enjoy the year-round indoor conservatory filled with plants from around the world. The arboretum spans miles of trails and land with impressive collections of both native and exotic trees and shrubs.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the gardens and arboretum offer free admission, but if you decide to drive, you\u2019ll have to pay $1.70 per hour for parking at Matthaei with a $5 daily maximum charge.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/ummnh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Michigan Museum of Natural History<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-44612\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44612\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466.png\" alt=\"UMMNH free things to do in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466.png 750w, https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_4466-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of\u00a0Michelle Andonian via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/ummnh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Michigan Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U-M Museum of Natural History story begins all the way back in 1837 when the university was created, but the first museum building wasn\u2019t constructed until 1881. In April 2019, the museum celebrated its most recent grand reopening after a move into the brand new Biological Sciences Building, part of the U-M School of Literature, Sciences and the Arts. Today, the constantly expanding exhibits include interactive displays about mastodons and prehistoric whales, multimedia artwork, the evolution of life on Earth, space exploration, and more. You can even see the museum staff at work in the Fossil Prep Lab! For more information on your visit, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/ummnh\/visitors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And remember, admission to the museum is free, but donations are always accepted.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tour <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/site.jiffymix.com\/tour-the-jiffy-mix-plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chelsea Milling Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The home of JIFFY Mix and the industrial heart of Chelsea, tours of the Chelsea Milling Company are free and open to the public with a reservation. Your one-hour journey through the factory includes an inside look at the packaging plant, a video presentation, refreshments and a product sample. Yes, that means you get to enjoy a free muffin, too!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soniclunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonic Lunch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6p5czO3tN5o\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Video courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soniclunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonic Lunch<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2008, Sonic Lunch has been bringing free, outdoor concerts to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor every summer. Suitable for all ages, the seasonal concert series kicks off in early June and continues through August for a total of about 11 shows each year. All of these performances begin at 11:30 a.m. and you can see the full lineup for this year <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soniclunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find all the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/urban-fairies.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairy Doors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairy doors have been popping up all over Ann Arbor in various locations for as long as we can remember. Today, you can find these charming, artistic, miniature doors at locations throughout town, including <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michtheater.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Michigan Theater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aadl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor District Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/theark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicolasbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicola\u2019s Books<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more. Check out the locations <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/urban-fairies.com\/locationspages\/FAIRY%20DOOR%20LOCATIONS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see if you can track them all down!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/kelsey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelsey Museum of Archaeology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the U-M campus, this museum supports teaching and research on Classical, Egyptian and Near Eastern archaeology. With a collection of more than 100,000 artifacts\u20141,500 of which are on permanent display\u2014and two to three annual exhibitions, there\u2019s plenty to explore and learn. Admission is always free, but a donation is also appreciated.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear a recital at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smtd.umich.edu\/about\/facilities\/burton-memorial-tower\/charles-baird-carillon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charles Baird Carillon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1564183087483!6m8!1m7!1sCAoSLEFGMVFpcE1rWVNOVy1BWC1MVWtNVl91UnRyRkJjRnluUV9nS0Q4YnUyUHJt!2m2!1d42.2792423!2d-83.73797449999999!3f302.4100327706645!4f23.775977431145876!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Charles Baird Carillon is the third heaviest in the world and contains 53 bells cast in 1936 by the John Taylor &amp; Co. Bellfoundry in Loughborough, England. The tower and carillon were originally dedicated in 1936 and got a complete renovation in 2011. Today, you can hear the bells chime throughout the day from 9:15 a.m. to 9 p.m., including a free, thirty-minute recital performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday when classes are in session. To get there, enter the belfry observation deck any time during the recital, take the elevator to the eighth floor, and climb two more flights of stairs to the belfry. For full information and dates, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smtd.umich.edu\/about\/facilities\/burton-memorial-tower\/charles-baird-carillon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wsg-art.com\/gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WSG Gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on Main Street in Downtown Ann Arbor, WSG Gallery showcases original fine art including paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture. The team\u2019s special exhibits change every six weeks and you can often attend free artist talks, receptions and other special events, too! To preview their current exhibit, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wsg-art.com\/gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and follow the team on Facebook <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wsggallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend an event with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aadl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Arbor District Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ann Arbor District Library provides services at no charge to all residents living within the library service area, and residents outside the area can still access available services for a fee. In five different locations, these guests can access millions of items, print and digital research materials, computer and Internet training, free WiFi, library exhibits and regularly scheduled, fun events! These include things like Tea 101 with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborteas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arbor Teas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Family Writing Labs with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.826michigan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">826michigan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, film screenings, business workshops, and family-friendly ukulele parties! To see all the upcoming events, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aadl.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preview <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecreatureconservancy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Creature Conservancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cougar.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-44562\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44562\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cougar.png\" alt=\"free things to do in Ann Arbor Michigan\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cougar.png 750w, https:\/\/5049birdie.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cougar-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This local nonprofit is home to Al the Alligator, Quinn the Bald Eagle, Suzi the Macaw, Dumpie the Ball Python, Jerome the Argentine Tegu, Harper the Mountain Lion, and several other rescued animals. Their conservation through education mission allows our community to meet these animals, learn about wildlife and nature, attend educational programs and camps, and more. On weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can enjoy limited outdoor viewing for free, and if you want to get up close and personal, admission ranges from $8 to $10 on Saturdays and Sundays.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/Pages\/Buhr.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buhr Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A recreation destination throughout the year, Buhr Park\u2019s 39 acres are home to softball diamonds, two tennis courts, playground equipment, a basketball court, open fields, a sledding hill, picnic facilities with a grill, an outdoor pool with a special family activity pool during the summer, and a seasonal ice rink. The park is also connected to Cobblestone Farm, a historic educational facility with a house on-site that was originally completed in 1845. Visiting and recreating in the park are always free of charge, but admission to the pool, ice rink and guided tours of Cobblestone Farm Museum cost a few dollars each. For more information on all three, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a2gov.org\/departments\/Parks-Recreation\/parks-places\/Pages\/Buhr.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.metroparks.com\/parks\/hudson-mills-metropark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hudson Mills Metropark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there is an annual or daily fee for vehicles, hikers, bikers and inline skaters can enter Hudson Mills Metropark for free using the trail system. The park is located in Dexter and covers a whopping 1,549 acres, including Huron River access, basketball and volleyball courts, softball diamonds, soccer fields, picnic shelters, a playground, and a 3-mile, paved loop trail for hiking and biking which connects to the nearly 5-mile West River Trail to Downtown Dexter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov\/visit-library.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gerald R. Ford Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located right here in Ann Arbor, the Gerald R. Ford Library is one of two Michigan facilities dedicated to Gerald R. Ford. The museum can be found in Grand Rapids. At the library, guests are invited to explore the massive collection of archival materials on U.S. domestic issues, foreign relations, and political affairs during the Cold War era, focusing on the Ford administration. Other attractions include a permanent exhibit on President Ford&#8217;s life, rotating exhibitions and frequent special events.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s on your itinerary?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a favorite free activity in Ann Arbor, tell us about it in the comments below!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our charming hometown is filled with art, history, educational opportunities and tons of fun. And, even if you\u2019re on a tight budget, you can enjoy all of that and more\u2014completely free of charge. 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