- The list below includes 403 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Gloucester, Cambridge and Salem.
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Dedham Community Theatre is an independent cinema founded in 1927. The theatre offers art-house films, events, music, and comedy while helping independent filmmakers to thrive in the age of digital downloads. The theatre also offers first run movies all year.
33.3 Miles
The 200-acre Verrill Farm comprises of both primary farmland as well as wildlife habitat, wetlands and woodlands. The farm offers fresh produce comprising of fruits and vegetables and also maintain a restaurant and a bakery which is best known for its pies.
33.3 Miles
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1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.
33.3 Miles
A 95,000-square-foot sports complex, SportsZone features courts for basketball, volleyball and dodgeball along with turf fields for field hockey, soccer and other field sports. It also offers sports lessons and leagues, a climbing wall and batting cages.
33.3 Miles
Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
33.4 Miles
Indoor garden, The Butterfly Place is a butterfly observation exhibit. The garden offers peaceful ambiance and large variety of butterfly species for viewing, educational tours and a souvenir gift shop.
33.5 Miles
The Kid's Place 4 Fun is an interactive crafts program where visitors paint ceramics, plaster and canvas, mine for gems and make candles. They are also a party venue and cotton candy and slush are always available.
33.6 Miles
Bowling center Needham Bowlaway offers New England style Candlepin bowling. All ages are welcome at the bowling center and the game features light-weight bowling balls and kid friendly lane bumpers.
33.6 Miles
As one of the most popular movie theaters in the area, the Derry Five Star Cinemas offer a premier film experience. The theater offers 12 screens, digital sound, high back rocking seats and a full service concession stand.
33.6 Miles
Operated as a family business, Bobby's Ranch Inc holds a riding stable with horses that visitors can take on rides through the surrounding trails in the area. The stable is also home to animals like donkeys, ponies, and buffaloes.