- The list below includes 278 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelton, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Parks, Family Fun Center and Dog Park.
- From Indian Well State Park to Constitution Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
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Meriden's Hubbard Park, sometimes called Hubbard State Park, is a municipal area with free amenities for visitors. The park spans 1800 acres. Its central feature is a stone tower that rises more than 30 feet into the air and affords gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape.
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The Guilford Art Center is an art gallery, school, and store that features a number of different services and artworks on display. Art exhibits, works on display, and artistic classes are among the attractions offered at the center.
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581 Weekeepeemee Road, Woodbury, CT 6798
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Another Farm provides horseback riding lessons and features several miles of trails for outdoor and indoor riding. The farm features a variety of horses and disciplines that include eventing, hunter & jumper, dressage, and pleasure riding.
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Located on a 5-acre property, Ballard Park is a serene neighborhood park that is host to a number of different events and amenities. Events hosted here include concerts and parties located within the parks gazebo and greenery.
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With four screens and a focus on the disabled, The Prospector Theater welcomes everyone. Amenities include closed captioning glasses with subtitles, a small theater for those with sensory issues, and prime viewing handicap seating.
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258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum offers seasonal exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. Additionally, this site also hosts workshops and panel discussions for those who wish to further their arts education.
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The Keeler Tavern Museum is a living museum of colonial history in Ridgefield. The museum explores the rich heritage of the towns past through exhibits, rare artifacts, documents and special holiday events.
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As a multilevel facility, Ridgefield Library offers several study areas with couches and tables for visitors to sit at and read a book. The library hosts community events like reading groups, poetry discussions, and art receptions.
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Norwalk, Connecticut's South Norwalk Historic District (SoNo) is a popular area filled with restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and other unique local businesses. The district is also a popular venue for fairs and festivals.
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Featuring a variety of vintage style gifts, Gallery Raffael offers an eclectic mix of hats, shawls, jewelry, and other trinkets for visitors to purchase. The gallery features work from local craftsmen and artists.