- 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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The 42-acre Centennial Park is an outdoor park that features wetlands, open fields, and hiking trails that can be used for mountain biking and running. The park also includes an off-leash dog park, a pond, and parking.
8.3 Miles
The primary focus of Warren Park is a large children's playground area. There is a specific section for toddlers in addition to a larger play structure for older children with a sandbox, swings, and a climbing gym.
8.5 Miles
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Lincoln St & Highland Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Featuring six miles of paved trails, the Assabet River Rail Trail is suitable for skateboarding, biking, jogging, or hiking. It passes through some downtown areas as well as some wilderness areas, and some spots are suitable for bird watching.
8.5 Miles
Ward Park was named after the late Artemas Ward and stretches almost 20 acres. The park has a 2-foot wading pool, a local museum, a playground, a yoga studio, and tennis courts.
8.7 Miles
Hop N Jump is an indoor playground that offers a variety of inflatable menagerie for climbing and jumping. They also offer an area with toys and a studio for ceramic painting.
8.7 Miles
Situated next to baseball and football fields, Kelleher Field Playground has a play structure with two winding slides, climbing obstacles, poles, and more. The playground has a small trail with benches to sit on.
8.7 Miles
Stretching from the Boston Harbor and along the Charles River, the Charles River Reservation is a linear park that covers approximately 20 miles. Water recreation is popular at the reservation, including canoeing, sailing, and rowing.
8.8 Miles
A local wildlife reserve, Rocky Woods comprises of a rugged terrain with a number of multi-purpose nature trails and a scenic overlook at Cedar Hill.
8.8 Miles
The World War II Memorial Beach is a community beach with parking, picnic area with beach sand, grill, snack-bar, restrooms, on-duty lifeguards, playground, and basketball court. Day and season passes are available; free senior citizen resident passes.
9.1 Miles
Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more boat types for rental. This full-service shop also carries new and used boat types for purchase, and free demos are offered. Shuttled river trips are an option, and group bookings are available.