- The list below includes 516 free or cheap things to do in or near Framingham, Massachusetts, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Gardens.
- From Garden in the Woods to New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Framingham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Cambridge, Concord and Brookline.
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Two sushi chefs teach up to 32 students how to make rice and craft tightly rolled maki, giving detailed instructions to take home
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New England Wild Flower Society, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
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Featuring over 45 acres of local plants, Garden in the Woods is an outdoor botanical garden popular among flower lovers, gardening experts, and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors enjoy walking along the two miles of pathways, observing the surrounding floral beauty.
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180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
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On the outskirts of Boston, the New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods is a botanic garden comprised of meandering paths, plentiful springs and bounteous foliage. A public sanctuary, this garden offers a unique view of rare botanical species.
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Situated on over 800 acres, Callahan State Park is a day-use recreational area. The park allows mountain biking, trail hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing within the open-field agricultural area.
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Situated on 57 acres, Cushing Memorial Park was previously used as a treatment site for World War II soldiers. The park offers walking trails, a children's playground, picnic areas and open fields suitable for recreational activities.
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Lower Shawmut Terrace, off Prindiville Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702
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Open to the public in summer, Learned Beach is situated on a pond and has a lifeguard monitored swim area. The pond has several walking trails that loop by the beach and the surrounding forest.
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Situated on the shores of Lake Cochituate, Saxonville Beach offers visitors an area to relax in the sun and go swimming. During the summer season, the beach is lifeguard protected.
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Furber Park is a small grassy community park located in Framingham. The area features swings for children and a shaded pavilion for picnics, as well as a nearby pond and open grass area for sports play.
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As a site for Little League baseball games, Reardon Park & Playground has a baseball diamond open to visitors when games aren't occurring. The playground features equipment like slides, monkey bars, and more.
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A video game seller and arcade, Game Underground features a full line of video games and systems, from current generation systems to decades-old models and brands. The store also has an arcade with classic games, and hosts tournaments.
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Family-owned Jack's Abby Brewing offers visitors tours and tastings of their local-ingredient, high-quality crafted lagers. Unique flavors such as cherry barrel aged Berliner lager and cranberry barrel aged beers are found here on tap.