Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, CT

  • The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
  • The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
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27.1 Miles
86% 14 votes
History Museums 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 MoreLess Info
Located on 28 acres, the Hallockville Museum Farm contains over 19 historic houses and buildings to visit. Activities available include museum tours, classes, guided birds walks, folk art shows, and fairs.
27.1 Miles
96% 25 votes
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The Space

Music Venue 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT MoreLess Info
As an all ages venue, The Space showcases local bands and musicians in its 150 person capacity theater. In addition to a stage, the venue has a cafe that serves meals and an outdoor patio for socializing.
27.1 Miles
63% 8 votes
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City Hall

Historic Buildings 165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
Offering beautiful architecture and fabulous aesthetics, historic New Haven City Hall is the place where city business is conducted. In the heart of the city, it houses all administrative offices including finance, public works and human resources.
27.1 Miles
95% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the organization that was founded in New Haven in 1882, the Knights of Columbus Museum, opened to the public in 1982. The museum is dedicated to archiving and exhibiting documents and artifacts about the organization's history and works.
27.1 Miles
69% 13 votes
Libraries 133 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
With a varied collection including an array of books and audiovisual resources, New Haven Free Public Library supports education in and around the community. Special programs for youth, seniors and the general public are also sponsored here.
27.1 Miles
41% 17 votes
Children's Play Area 35 Marne Street, Hamden, CT 06514 MoreLess Info
A children's play center, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures, a toddler play area and an arcade with redemption games. The center also offers a party room for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Districts Prospect Street, Willimantic, CT MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
27.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 73 Sachem Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Ingalls Rink is an ice skating rink that promotes opportunities such as youth hockey games, figure skating competitions, and free skate sessions. The facility also includes locker rooms as well as a conditioning room.
27.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1500 S Main Street, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
Established in 1978, From Here To Antiquity is an art gallery that features a large variety of different antique works and home furnishings. Paintings, antique furniture, pottery, and sculptures are among the numerous items available for sale in the gallery.
27.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 300 Hebron Ave Ste 112, Glastonbury, CT 6033 MoreLess Info
The Glastonbury Medical Arts Center is a medical office building featuring a number of offices for different kinds of doctors. The center is home to the Glastonbury Psychological Associates, P.C. offices.
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