- 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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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.
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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.
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106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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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.