Free & Cheap Things to Do in Framingham, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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17.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Playgrounds 114 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
A fun community park for the whole family, Hodgkin's Park features multiple playground structures and a field for sports play. The gates park also offers many shady trees, perfect for a relaxing picnic spot.
17.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Mystic River Road, Medford, MA 02155 MoreLess Info
Situated next to the Mystic River, Dugger Park is a recreational park for kids. The park features swings, a tot lot playground, tennis courts, and a basketball court next to the kid's area.
17.2 Miles
80% 463 votes
Specialty Museums 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 MoreLess Info
MIT Museum is home to a diverse collection of artifacts ranging from technological designs and architectural models to nautical engineering and holography exhibits, compiled by the various departments of MIT. The Museum also offers many hands-on activities and educational programs.
17.2 Miles
79% 33 votes
Beaches 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186 MoreLess Info
Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
17.2 Miles
42% 62 votes
Movie Theaters 20 South Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803 MoreLess Info
A movie theater offering first-run feature films, AMC Burlington Cinema 10 has ten auditoriums with digital projection and stadium seating. The theater provides reclining chairs, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
17.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Swimming Pool Alewife Brook Pkwy at Hight Street, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
A public swimming facility, the Dilboy Memorial Swimming & Wading Pool features both a large swimming pool suitable for kids and adults as well as a smaller kiddie pool. Guests to the pool can bring their own beach chairs.
17.3 Miles
33% 6 votes
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Paradise

Bars 180 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 MoreLess Info
Paradise is a nightclub and entertainment venue which features DJ's and live dancing shows. With a lively dance floor and DJ's six days a week, Paradise caters for a mainly gay clientele.
17.3 Miles
83% 41 votes
Horseback Riding 6 Durkee Ln, Westford, MA 01886 MoreLess Info
Operated as a family business, Bobby's Ranch Inc holds a riding stable with horses that visitors can take on rides through the surrounding trails in the area. The stable is also home to animals like donkeys, ponies, and buffaloes.
17.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 570 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 MoreLess Info
For a peaceful and quiet skate on well-kept ice visitors check out Veterans Memorial Rink. The rink consists of one big rink and a separate smaller rink and offers open skate, hockey leagues, and skate lessons.
17.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bike Paths Central Avenue, Milton, MA 2186 MoreLess Info
Despite the short distance of the Neponset Bike Path, it covers urban areas, salt marshes, a mill village, and beaches on the Boston Harbor. Most individuals use it as a bike path, but it can also be utilized for walking or in-line skating.
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