- 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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Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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Featuring two separate locations, Bounce Town is an indoor amusement center that features a variety of bounce play areas and equipment. The center is available for party and special event rentals.
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Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
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Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
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Opened in 2007, the Windsro Arts Center is a performing arts venue and art gallery that is host to a number of events throughout the year. Live music performances, art shows, and artist talks are among the many events hosted.
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Located on 75 acres of land, Extreme Paintball is a paintball facility that contains six different courses for play. The facility offers open paintball on the weekend as well as private event hosting seven days a week.
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Windsor Art Center is a center for the visual and performing arts. The art center hosts visual art exhibitions and music performances year round, particularly focusing on artists from the New England area.
36.8 Miles
Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.
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The Milford Ice Pavilion features a hockey-rink sized skating area, and hosts hockey leagues as well as pick-up hockey games and lessons. The facility also offers figure skating and standard ice skating lessons.
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At Milford Ice Skating Pavilion, visitors can participate in hockey leagues or learn how to skate during a skating lesson. The pavilion has birthday party packages that include a party room and admission to the rink.