50 Free Things to Do in Detroit

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If you live in the city, you can claim a free Detroit Historical Society membership.

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum costs $5, except on the evenings it does not.

There is free shuffleboard at Beacon Park every Thursday night, 6 to 9:30.

Free yoga and Zumba run inside the Eastern Market sheds all season. No membership, no fee.

The Riverfront Conservancy runs a free walking program built specifically for over-50s.

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