- The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Music Venue and History Museums.
- From Sleeping Giant State Park to Farmington Canal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Milford, Stratford and Middletown.
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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.
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Constructed in 1802, the Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is an active historic lighthouse that is the second oldest in the entire state. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on Faulkner's Island during their trip to see the lighthouse.
15.2 Miles
85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489
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Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
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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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The Southington Community YMCA is dedicated to the health and well-being of the entire family. The facility offers 15,000 square feet of fitness space, an indoor heated pool and health and sports programs for youth and adults.
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721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
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Featuring hourly rates and open year round, the Milford Tennis Club offers indoor public play with a private atmosphere. The club also offers free parking and during the weekdays, free childcare.
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Handicap accessibilities and a pet friendly park, there is something for everyone at the Kettletown State Park. Bathrooms, picnic areas, camping and hiking sites, and swimming and fishing sites with updates on water quality are popular attractions to the park.
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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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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.