Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hamden, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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32.3 Miles
60% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 26 Isaac Street, Norwalk, CT 06850 MoreLess Info
Within close proximity of several restaurants, Garden Cinemas offers a variety of movies for family entertainment and is ideal for a date night. Affiliated with Garden Homes Cinemas, this theater further provides comfortable seating and concessions.
32.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Mini Golf 75 Spielman Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 MoreLess Info
Fairways Mini Golf & Batting Cages is open from spring through fall and features a miniature golf course, 5 batting cages and 6 pitching machines. They also offer treats like hot dogs, lemonade and soft serve ice cream.
32.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Hartford Rd Rt 185, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
The Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park leisure park that is home to the Pinchot Sycamore, which is best known for being the largest tree in Connecticut. The park has trees that are estimated to be 200-300 years old.
32.4 Miles
96% 151 votes
Hiking Trails Rte. 185, Simsbury, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
32.4 Miles
Created to inspire the creative minds of youth, the Lutz Children's Museum offers special programs and exhibits geared towards younger children. The museums exhibits include a hands on farming experience, a 1940's main street, live animal habitat and more.
32.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Mini Golf 75 Spielman Road, South Windsor, CT MoreLess Info
Within the Fairways Miniature Golf-Batting, guests can enjoy a well-maintained 18-hole miniature golf course that can be played by the entire family. The center also offers five batting cages with six individual pitching machines.
32.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Marinas 265 E Barber Street, Windsor, CT 6095 MoreLess Info
Offering a paved ramp for visitors to launch their boat from, Bissell Bridge Boat Launch offers scenic views of Windsor Meadows State Park. The river is surrounded by trees and has a concrete bridge running over it.
32.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Beaches Canfield Road, Norwalk, CT 6855 MoreLess Info
Norwalk's Shady Beach is a white sand beach that offers a variety of activities and attractions, including swimming, surfing, and stand up paddle boarding. The beach is patrolled by life guards.
32.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society is housed in a retired 1901 fire station that showcases a working Gamewell Fire Alarm System as well as examples of early American craftsmanship related to firefighting such as glassware, lighting, leather making, photography and textiles.
32.7 Miles
83% 424 votes
Children's Museums Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT 06850 MoreLess Info
Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Stepping Stones Museum for Children is intended for children younger than age 10. The museum helps kids learn about history, science, languages and other fascinating topics.
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