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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34.3 Miles
83% 324 votes
Science Museums 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
34.3 Miles
100% 22 votes
Scenic Walks 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
34.3 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Buildings 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
34.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 131 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
34.7 Miles
89% 120 votes
Parks Weed Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
In addition to two sandy beaches and a salt marsh, Cove Island Park features expansive lawn for general access and play. Guests can also enjoy walking trails, a cycling path, and a children's playground.
34.7 Miles
54% 28 votes
National & State Parks Smithtown, Smithtown, NY MoreLess Info
Children can enjoy ranger-led outdoor adventures or a hike for the entire family at Caleb State Park in Smithtown, New York. Many trails are set to a beautiful natural scenery, open for running, walking, and biking.
34.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Gardens 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903 MoreLess Info
Open to the public all year round, the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens is a 93 acre sanctuary that hosts a variety of special events and programs. The arboretum promotes conservation and sustainability.
34.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 21 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Huck Finn Adventures & Sales has provided kayak and canoe rentals on the Farmington River since 1983. They also offer guided trips of distances 3, 5, and 9 miles that last for 1 to 3 hours.
34.7 Miles
89% 9 votes
Kayaking Paul T. Given County Park, Rtes 25 & 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy canoe and kayaking along a 5 and half mile stretch of the Nissequogue River with Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals Inc. Trips can start or end at 'Headwaters' at Paul T. Given County Park.
34.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks Smithtown, NY 11787 MoreLess Info
Paul T. Given County Park is located along the Nissequogue River. The park, which also has benches and picnic tables, offers river access, which makes it a suitable spot for boating, fishing, kayaking, or canoeing.
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