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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Dog Park 104 Lang Road, Windsor, CT 6095 MoreLess Info
The beautiful Windsor Dog Park is a third of an acre of sprawling land and includes two play areas, for both large and small breeds. The park allows dogs to run off-leash and features wood chip mulch fenced-in play areas.
42.4 Miles
83% 54 votes
Movie Theaters 455 Commack Road, Deer Park, NY 11729 MoreLess Info
Regal Deer Park Cinema 16 offers a wide array of modern amenities such as digital surround sound, stadium seating and a snack bar. The theater presents IMAX films as well as traditional feature film titles on one of sixteen screens. 
42.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Military Museums Tanger Outlets, 152 the Arches Cir, Deer Park, NY 11729 MoreLess Info
Known for housing small armor vehicles, Museum of American Armor has both indoor and outdoor exhibits with WWII universal carriers, M8's, scout cars, and more. On the Fourth of July, the museum has a parade with vehicles from its exhibits.
42.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 1050 The Arches Cir, Deer Park, NY 11729 MoreLess Info
Regal Theaters The Arches at Deer Park 16 has numerous theaters so guests can see the newest Hollywood blockbusters, or movies that came out recently that they never got the opportunity to see.
42.5 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT MoreLess Info
Views of the tidal marshes and the Long Island Sound are a main draw of the Waterford Beach Park. Rather than a sculpted beach, this park offers an unmodified natural beach setting with one of the best examples of an intact dune system.
42.6 Miles
94% 49 votes
Parks 145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT MoreLess Info
The Northwest Park provides access to 12 miles of trails, a nature center, a Coffee House Concert Series, and a gift shop. Those who wish to host an event may also rent out the site's facilities.
42.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 1603 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment spot, Blue Fox Rock & Bowl, LLC provides a variety of activities for all ages. Along with bowling and a party room, laser tag and miniature golf are also offered at this facility.
42.7 Miles
75% 16 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
42.8 Miles
76% 38 votes
Mini Golf 410 Commack Rd., Deer Park, NY 11729 MoreLess Info
Monster Mini Golf is an 18-hole glow in the dark mini golf course with a monster theme. Attractions include mini golf, an arcade room, an in-house DJ, and private event rooms.
42.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Beaches 309 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy supervised swimming, bird watching, fishing, and walking on a quarter mile stretch of beach at Waterford Town Beach. The beach also features picnic areas and nearby tennis courts.
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