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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35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers Kingsbury, Waterbury, CT 6702 MoreLess Info
With an outdoor ice rink, soccer fields and league sign-ups, a playground, and activities and events throughout the year for community entertainment, North End Recreation Center has something for everyone.
35.8 Miles
- 7 votes
Movie Theaters Brass Mill Center Mall, 495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Regal Brass Mill Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
35.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Tennis 94 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT 06032 MoreLess Info
A family health and fitness club, Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic offers a variety of activities and amenities. The club offers swimming, tennis, aerobics, and an array of fitness classes.
35.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 13 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford, CT 6117 MoreLess Info
Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
35.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 94 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT 6032 MoreLess Info
Kids Club-Farmington Farms is nursery school and summer camp run by Farmington Farms tennis and athletic club. The school uses a thematic approach to learning aiming to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
35.9 Miles
94% 144 votes
Specialty Museums 100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
35.9 Miles
60% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
35.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 595 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 30 acres of land, Avon Valley Show Stables is home to horse riding exhibitions that can be seen year round. The facilities host riding lessons where visitors can schedule a private session with a horse trainer.
36.0 Miles
Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history, art and culture of Waterbury and its neighboring towns. The museum features archival documents, photographs, sculptures, paintings, furniture and many other items.
36.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.
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