Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, MA

  • The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
  • The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
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22.8 Miles
97% 153 votes
Movie Theaters 290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA MoreLess Info
Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, the Coolidge Corner Theater is one of the oldest and largest functioning cinemas in the eastern United States. The opulently-decorated theater plays art films, foreign movies, independent projects and special broadcasts of operas, ballets, and other large-scale performances.
22.8 Miles
92% 75 votes
Farms & Ranches 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts get to see a variety of animals, including sheep, goats, foxes, pigs, birds, chickens, cows and other species. The Sanctuary also harvests maple syrup during the winter.
22.8 Miles
95% 339 votes
Movie Theaters 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02215 MoreLess Info
Coolidge Corner Theatre is an independent movie theater that plays a selection of classic, mainstream, and indie films and has midnight showings too. The concession stand has a bar with premium beers, wines and liquors and local baked goods.
22.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks 470 Liberty Street, Braintree, MA 02184 MoreLess Info
Take a nature adventure at Pond Meadow Park in Braintree, Massachusetts. With 320 acres of natural reservations, the park boasts marshes, meadows, a pond, and several walking trails to take in the beautiful outdoors.
22.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 485 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Arsenal Park is a 13.2-acre outdoor park that features 19 picnic tables, an amphitheater, a bike rack, and a playground area. The playground area includes four belt swings and two bucket swings.
22.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 347 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 2446 MoreLess Info
One of Brookline’s oldest surviving colonial era buildings, the Brookline Historical Society Edward Devotion House dates back to approximately 1740. The house is now a museum, and is open for tours.
22.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 900 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI 2921 MoreLess Info
At Cranston Veteran's Memorial Ice Rink, visitors can join others on an indoor rink during public skating hours. The rink also hosts public hockey sessions for all ages, as well as stick and puck hours for hockey players.
22.9 Miles
75% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Route 117 (South Great Road), Lincoln, MA MoreLess Info
Mount Misery is a hiking area populated by woodlands, agricultural fields, and meadows. The hiking trail is safe for hikers of all skill levels and is mostly flat until the end at which there is a slight climb.
22.9 Miles
82% 38 votes
Parks 322 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA MoreLess Info
A fun place for outdoor play, Prospect Hill Park includes a picnic area, walking trails and a nice playground. A great location, it further offers beautiful views of downtown Boston.
22.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 295 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451 MoreLess Info
Open public ice skating sessions are available at the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink most weekdays and all weekend during its operating season. The indoor rink allows for even children to skate as long as they wear a helmet, and skate rentals are available for a small fee.
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