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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26.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Historic Sites 29 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
26.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Libraries 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
At Rathbun Free Memorial Library, visitors can peruse a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other literary resources. The library hosts community events like book clubs, technology workshops, and more.
26.2 Miles
56% 41 votes
Trampoline Parks 140 Production Court, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
Flight Trampoline Park has over 50 trampolines spread over 13,000 square feet which includes angled wall trampolines and a series of launching decks. Special events like children's play, teen and adult nighttime laser jumping, and a fitness class are also available.
26.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lighthouses Old Field Pt Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
As a remnant of the 19th century, Old Field Pt Lighthouse is a granite building in use by the Coast Guard. The lighthouse isn't open to tours, but can be viewed from the outside during certain open grounds events.
26.3 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 61 Eagle Road, Danbury, CT 06810 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Danbury 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals for private events, an IMAX auditorium and a concession area.
26.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Downunder

Kayaking 575 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 6880 MoreLess Info
Downunder may specialize in kayaking but that isn't all they do. Visitors can also choose to go paddleboarding, visit their surf shop, or even take part in dry activities such as yoga.
26.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 23 Wildwood Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
A community park, George L Chesley Park features fields for baseball and football as well as courts for basketball and tennis. The park also provides a swimming pool, a children's playground, a water play station and picnic areas.
26.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Libraries 191 Long Ridge Road, Danbury, CT MoreLess Info
The Long Ridge Library has been serving patrons since 1916. The library collections include both new works and historical local biographies, books and materials donated by prominent local authors and artists. Frequent events include children's storytime and holiday parties.
26.8 Miles
92% 24 votes
Mini Golf 14 Starr Road, Danbury, CT 06810 MoreLess Info
Decorated with large, glow-in-the-dark monster sculptures, Monster Mini Golf offers a horror themed miniature golf course. Every Thursday, it has a special where visitors can enjoy unlimited miniature golf sessions.
26.8 Miles
11% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 542 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring six auditoriums, Bow Tie Cinemas Royale 6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers assisted listening and descriptive audio devices, 3D movies and a concession area with food and drinks.
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