Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, MA

  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
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34.8 Miles
Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
35.0 Miles
80% 35 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Imagine Nation Children's Museum features a variety of interpretive exhibitions and role-playing activities for young guests to enjoy, including the chance to play as an anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter. The museum also hosts events during the year.
35.0 Miles
60% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
35.0 Miles
44% 9 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
35.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 96 Foss Hill, Middletown, CT 06459 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
35.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 243 Jacobs Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
35.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Libraries Corner of Main and Bridge Streets, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 MoreLess Info
The Arms Library of Shelburne Falls is located in the Pratt Memorial Library Building, which is over a century old. The library offers physical collections of books and periodicals as well as access to digital archives and databases.
35.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 120 Pixley, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Artful Mind Artzine is a publication dedicated to promoting local arts in the community. The magazine contains interviews from local artists, a calendar of local art events, and a variety of other relevant art information.
35.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Billiards/Pool Halls 50 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489 MoreLess Info
Shooters Billiards and Arcade is a pool hall that dates to 1995. Shooters has 20 pool/billiard tables, hosts tournament play, has an arcade, pro shop, darts, and an onsite cafe.
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Dog Park 28 Muzzy Street, Bristol, CT 6010 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
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