- The list below includes 185 free or cheap things to do in or near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Playgrounds, Breweries and History Museums.
- From Dean Park to Greylock Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shrewsbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Concord, Framingham, Marlborough and Natick.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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One of the larger city parks in the area is Dean Park. It features an extensive children's playground, tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, a pond with ducks and geese, walking paths, and even several fountains.
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Greylock Park is a small city park that is located in a mostly secluded residential neighborhood. Basic park amenities like benches, paved paths for walking, picnic tables, swings, and a jungle gym are available to visitors.
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Formerly a Masonic property, Prospect Park centers around a main garden area that is landscaped most of the year. Guests can also enjoy five walking and running trails with the option to bring their dogs on leashes.
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Visitors can learn about the brewing process by brewing their own beer at Deja Brew. The brewery has over 200 different types of beers to try, including brown, lager, stout, pale ale, red ale, bitter, and more.
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Guests and members can enjoy a variety of fitness programs and tennis instruction at the Shrewsbury Health & Racquet Club. The health club also features pickelball, racquet ball, archery, wallyball, and a pro shop.
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The family home of the first Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolution has been preserved as the Artemus Ward House and Museum. General Artemus Ward moved his family into this now historic home in 1763, and it features multiple exhibits about the military hero and daily life during the American Revolution.
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405 Boston Turnpike, Route 9, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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The AMF Town & Country Lanes features 40 lanes of standard ten pin bowling that has been upgraded with the Qubica scoring system. Guests can also enjoy four billiards tables, three flat-screen televisions, and a separate lounge area for up to 20 people.
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Visitors to the Subliminal Skatepark can enjoy a climate controlled indoor skating course that is open to those using skateboards and inline skates. Open sessions are available most days, and the park also holds competitions and training sessions.
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A tiny zoo in Worcester, Green Hill Park Farm makes a great field trip destination for schools and youth groups. Some animals on the farm include pigs, chickens, ducks and miniature horses.
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135 Brooks Street, Worcester, MA 01606
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A movie theater multiplex, Showcase Cinemas Worcester North screens primarily first run Hollywood movies in fully digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of promotions, and is available for rentals.