Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petaluma, CA

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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39.0 Miles
40% 5 votes
Parks Northridge Drive, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Offering great views of the ocean, as well as play areas for kids, Northridge City Park is a great place to take the whole family for some fresh air and fun in the sun.
39.1 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks 1202 La Vista Avenue, Concord, CA 94529 MoreLess Info
Markham Nature Park & Arboretum is 16 acres and features an international garden, tree walk, an arbor for special events and 2.4 miles of trails. They also have a nursery with plant sales once a week.
39.2 Miles
29% 145 votes
Bowling 300 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94502 MoreLess Info
Traditional-style bowling is available AMF Southshore Lanes across 40 individual lanes. Flat-screen televisions have been installed at each of the lanes to provide crystal clear score tracking, and there is an on-site video game arcade and six billiard tables.
39.2 Miles
76% 37 votes
Children's Play Area 1536 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The Small Talk Family Cafe is an indoor play space and cafe that has the goal of being a place where people can sit down and enjoy a bite to eat. The cafe also offers yoga classes and art programs.
39.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks San Teresa Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565 MoreLess Info
Named for a heroic police officer killed in the line of duty, Larry Lasater Park is a five acre neighborhood park that features a tot playground, picnic areas, and barbecue pits. The park also has sports fields and an amphitheater.
39.4 Miles
93% 43 votes
Playgrounds 3777 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Kids Gone Wild is a recreational facility that features 4,200-foot playroom, a 24-foot slide, mini basketball hoops, a toddlers play area, and a bounce house. The facility has separate party rooms available for rent.
39.5 Miles
60% 15 votes
Parks High & Santa Clara, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The Lincoln Park has nice shade and numerous activities available including: football fields, baseball, softball, tennis, bocce ball and shuffleboard courts, fitness equipment, playgrounds for toddlers and youths, BBQ and picnic sites, restrooms and a swimming pool.
39.7 Miles
83% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Shadelands Ranch Museum features Contra Costa and Walnut Creek history. Built in 1903, it houses collections of old newspapers, photographs, and government records and is open for individual research or tours.
39.7 Miles
91% 22 votes
Children's Play Area 2256 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Ranked as the #1 Children's Fitness Program by Entrepreneur Magazine, My Gym Children's Fitness Center is a gym offering a large selection of recreational activities. Exercise classes, birthday party hosting, and recreational programs are among the services offered.
39.8 Miles
74% 78 votes
Paintball 4901 Midway Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 MoreLess Info
Open weekends year round, Midway Paintball Facility offers multiple fields and equipment rentals for players of all skill levels. They also have group and party rates, as well as regularly playing host to tournaments at the site.
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