- The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near East Hartford, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Homes.
- From Great River Park to Dwyer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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Also known as the Newington Arena, the Connecticut Skating Center is a competition scale ice rink that hosts hockey leagues and games, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. The facility also offers skating lessons.
8.6 Miles
Connecticut's West Hartford Reservoir is located in a beautiful park setting. The paved trail encircling the reservoir is just over 3.2 miles long, and there are several other unpaved hiking trails. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
8.7 Miles
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Laser Quest - Newington
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3005 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
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A Laser Tag entertainment center with a variety of obstacles and structures in the arena, Laser Quest - Newington specializes in birthday and other parties. The arena offers memberships and group deals.
8.8 Miles
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Ella Grasso Blvd., Newington, CT 6111
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Newington, Connecticut is home to the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, dedicated to American service personnel who fought and died while capturing the island during World War Two. It features a replica of the iconic flag-raising statue.
8.9 Miles
Auer Farm is a private, not for profit education facility dedicated to providing agriculture training and experience for visitors of all ages. The farm hosts and supports local 4-H activities.
9.3 Miles
An urban wildlife habitat and park, A W Stanley Park features a variety of amenities. Visitors can see wildlife, bird watch, stroll by the pond, or hike the park's trails. The park also features a swimming pool.
9.6 Miles
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1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT
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Located on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium provides lectures, observing sessions and other, astronomical-related activities at no cost. In addition, there is a regularly scheduled, free show held on Saturdays.
9.8 Miles
A community park, George L Chesley Park features fields for baseball and football as well as courts for basketball and tennis. The park also provides a swimming pool, a children's playground, a water play station and picnic areas.
10.1 Miles
Flight Trampoline Park has over 50 trampolines spread over 13,000 square feet which includes angled wall trampolines and a series of launching decks. Special events like children's play, teen and adult nighttime laser jumping, and a fitness class are also available.
10.3 Miles
With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.