Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waltham, MA

  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Waltham, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Prospect Hill Park to Riverwalk Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waltham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Waltham, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Prospect Hill Park to Riverwalk Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waltham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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5.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Playgrounds 114 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
A fun community park for the whole family, Hodgkin's Park features multiple playground structures and a field for sports play. The gates park also offers many shady trees, perfect for a relaxing picnic spot.
5.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
112

Glowgolf

Mini Golf 181 Linden St, Ste 165B-1, Wellesley, MA 2482 MoreLess Info
Glow in the dark putt putt is the specialty of Glowgolf that bathes an entire 18-hole course in black light. The facility also has a laser maze challenge for those wanting a more physical recreation option.
6.0 Miles
90% 1635 votes
Historic Sites Cambridge, MA MoreLess Info
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.
6.0 Miles
72% 18 votes
Pubs 247 Elm St., Somerville, MA 02144 MoreLess Info
The Burren is an Irish themed pub and restaurant. Opened in January 1996 by two musician friends, the venue hosts live music as well as offering food and beverages to its customers.
6.0 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 199 Capen Street, Medford, MA 2155 MoreLess Info
The playground at the Capen Street Park recreational park is a tot lot that is best suited for children under the age of 6. The park features two climbing structures that are situated in the sand.
6.1 Miles
90% 790 votes
Natural History Museums 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
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.
6.1 Miles
90% 1657 votes
Colleges & Universities 1350 Massachusetts ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the country's oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Harvard Yard, which is the university's historic center, contains many attractions including the statue of John Harvard, the Memorial Church and more.
6.1 Miles
90% 118 votes
Historic Sites 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Brookline, Massachusetts, the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace of former United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The site's centerpiece is the house where the late President Kennedy spent his young childhood.
6.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
119

Hong Kong

Restaurants 1238 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
The Hong Kong is a Chinese restaurant and bar that is located in Harvard Square. Adjacent to Harvard Yard, the restaurant was established in 1954, and attracts students and tourists alike.
6.1 Miles
95% 116 votes
Comedy Clubs 1236 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 MoreLess Info
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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