Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newton, MA

  • The list below includes 632 free or cheap things to do in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
  • From Cold Spring Park to Hammond Pond Reservation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
  • The list below includes 632 free or cheap things to do in or near Newton, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Playgrounds.
  • From Cold Spring Park to Hammond Pond Reservation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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5.4 Miles
90% 1635 votes
Historic Sites Cambridge, MA MoreLess Info
Located inside Harvard University, Harvard Yard is an open piece of land. At a size of 22.4 acres, the yard is the oldest established piece of land in the University, and offers the pubic free access.
5.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Restaurants 1238 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
The Hong Kong is a Chinese restaurant and bar that is located in Harvard Square. Adjacent to Harvard Yard, the restaurant was established in 1954, and attracts students and tourists alike.
5.4 Miles
95% 116 votes
Comedy Clubs 1236 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
The Comedy Studio of Cambridge features a full food and drink menu and a different show every night of the week. Boasting an eclectic troupe ranging from deadpan to outrageous and everything in-between, each night is sure to entertain and tickle the funny bone.
5.4 Miles
93% 14 votes
Art Museum 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 MoreLess Info
The Davis Museum and Cultural Center's artworks date back to the 1800's and feature international art including paintings, sculptures, photographs and decorative objects. Located within the Wellesley College campus, visitors can explore the museum free of charge.
5.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pubs 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 MoreLess Info
A restaurant, bar, and live music venue near the Wellesley College campus, Punch's Alley features regular beer and drink specials. The pub holds special themed event nights, as well, including Stoplight Pub Nite and gay themed nights.
5.4 Miles
80% 15 votes
Dog Park 99 Margaret Street, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
Designed as a safe, fun place for dogs, Thorndike Field Dog Park provides ample space for running, jumping and playing. It also offers pet-friendly drinking fountains, obstacle courses and comfortable seating for pet owners.
5.5 Miles
90% 220 votes
Art Museum 485 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
There are three different institutions that comprise the Harvard Art Museums, which are considered to be some of the top art museums in the world. The three museums are the Fogg, Arthur M. Sackler, and Busch-Reisinger which are combined with four research centers for students, scholars, and visitors.
5.5 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks 51 Eastern Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 MoreLess Info
Offering fantastic views of the Boston Skyline and surrounding areas, Robbins Farm Park is the venue for many special events and festivals in the Arlington community. This includes theatrical performances, musical concerts, dances and holiday celebrations.
5.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks Wellesley, MA 2482 MoreLess Info
Babson Skating Center offers an array of recreational opportunities in the Fall and Winter months. Locals and visitors can enjoy watching a hockey game while enjoying warm beverages and snacks or sign up for skate lessons themselves.
5.6 Miles
90% 790 votes
Natural History Museums 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
Established in 1998, the Harvard Museum of Natural History features a range of specimens from the collection of Harvard's three natural history research museums. The exhibits include the realistic flame-worked Glass Flowers, fossils and skeletons of dinosaurs and other mammals, minerals and more.
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