- The list below includes 252 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfield, Connecticut, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Recreation Centers and Bowling.
- From Sasco Hill Beach to Jennings Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Milford and Stratford.
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Home to a salt water lake, West Haven Beaches offers visitors an area for sunbathing and walking at its beach. The beach has a boardwalk with local businesses and benches to sit on.
21.7 Miles
Established in 2000, the Willow Creek Farm is a premier equestrian facility that is known for having an indoor 28-stall luxury barn. The facility also includes 2 large outdoor rings, a 15-acre cross-country course, and a track.
22.0 Miles
Open year round, Hoyt Farm Park has standard recreational features like baseball fields, horse shoe pits, children's playground equipment, and picnic areas. The site also features a museum, nature center, and even a water playground during the summer months.
22.3 Miles
This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
22.3 Miles
At Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink, visitors can enjoy a day of ice skating in an indoor ice rink. The rink also hosts hockey clinics and figure skating competitions that visitors can join or spectate.
22.3 Miles
The breathtaking views at Byram Park make it an exceptional location for an afternoon picnic or morning stroll. The lush plant life and colorful gardens surround a children's playground, small beach area and tennis courts.
22.5 Miles
Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Audubon Center is a wildlife preserve with a special emphasis on native birds. The Center offers many public programs and welcomes visitors. School field trips and other group excursions should be scheduled in advance.
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East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
22.5 Miles
With luxury leather rockers and no bad angle, Movies at Coram boasts the ultimate film entertainment experience. What makes this theater unique is that it shows throwback movies and classics all year long.
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940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
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Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.