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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37.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Bowling 2183 Jericho Tpke., Commack, NY 11725 MoreLess Info
Known for their modern sports bar, AMF Commack Vet Lanes offers much more than bowling. The impressive bowling alley offers 40 lanes, while the on-site bar offers a full kitchen and multiple flat screen TVs for sports viewing. 
37.2 Miles
90% 29 votes
Hiking Trails Bloomfield, CT MoreLess Info
Penwood State Park offers cross-country skiing and hiking opportunities along its various trails, including a nature trail that was created by the Youth Conservation Corps. The site's facilities include bathrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.
37.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
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Mead Farm

Farms & Ranches 107 June Road, Stamford, CT 6903 MoreLess Info
At Mead Farm, visitors can schedule a riding lesson that teaches the basics of horsemanship. The farm has an extensive trail system of over 170 miles for visitors to go horseback riding on.
37.3 Miles
94% 17 votes
Breweries 43 Homestead Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 MoreLess Info
A fun and casual gathering spot in Stamford, Half Full Brewery offers regular guided tours of their facility. The building further includes a tasting room where brews can be sampled and other activities enjoyed.
37.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
National & State Parks 57 Gun Mill Road, Bloomfield, CT 60002 MoreLess Info
With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.
37.4 Miles
98% 144 votes
Bookstores 41 W. Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
Bibliophiles adore The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut. The company has three locations in coastal Connecticut and stocks almost one million books between them. Visitors should plan to spend at least several hours here.
37.4 Miles
96% 154 votes
Parks 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT MoreLess Info
Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
37.4 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.
37.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Buildings 151 School St. Corner of Park Ave (Rt 178), Bloomfield, CT 06002 MoreLess Info
Built in 1796, Old Farm School operated as a school house up until 1922. Currently, it has been restored by a local historical society and is open to tours on Sundays.
37.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Soccer Field 199 University Avenue, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
Dwyer Park is a community owned and managed park that is noted primarily for featuring multiple soccer fields. The park has 4 full-size fields and a few smaller practice fields that do not require prior reservation to use.
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