Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Haven, CT

  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
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Experienced working artists share their passion for painting with beginners in a casual environment
10.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 580 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 6460 MoreLess Info
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.
10.8 Miles
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Art Gallery 1500 S Main Street, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
Established in 1978, From Here To Antiquity is an art gallery that features a large variety of different antique works and home furnishings. Paintings, antique furniture, pottery, and sculptures are among the numerous items available for sale in the gallery.
11.2 Miles
86% 91 votes
Beaches 113 East Broadway, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
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.
11.2 Miles
83% 23 votes
Forests 700 Peters Lane, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
The Roosevelt Forest contains a wide variety of wildlife for guests to view, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The site also contains wild flowers, ferns, and trees for guests seeking photo opportunities.
11.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Trails 147 Ward Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
The paved, scenic Quinnipiac Linear Trail currently spans 1.3 miles, with plans to be expanded in the future. A basketball court, tennis courts, sand volleyball net, and a playground are located nearby.
11.3 Miles
95% 20 votes
Kayaking 28 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.
11.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 487 N Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
Lock 12 Historical Park is essentially a public area based on a restored section of the Farmington Canal. Popular features of the park include a nearly three mile biking and hiking trail, picnic areas, and a museum.
11.7 Miles
90% 41 votes
Farms & Ranches 278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT 6484 MoreLess Info
Specializing in apples and apple cider, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard is open from September to early December. This seasonal produce farm features a bevy of delicious apple-related products and ephemera.
12.0 Miles
75% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Roaring Brook Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 MoreLess Info
Roaring Brook Falls is part of a natural wilderness preserve owned and managed by a private citizen's trust. The park features hiking trails to a large waterfall that spills into a natural forested wetland and lake.
12.2 Miles
81% 123 votes
Farmers Markets 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437 MoreLess Info
Guilford, Connecticut is home to Bishop's Orchards, a combination produce farm, farm market and winery. Visitors are always welcome and may taste wines on-site. Bishop's also sells its wine in bottles.
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