- 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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A 227 acre wooded park with a historic mansion on the property, Cranbury Park / Gallaher Estate offers a variety of attractions. The park has hiking trails and a disc golf course, and the estate is available for rentals.
7.9 Miles
Situated next to the ocean, Cove Marina Mini Golf offers visitors an 18 hole miniature golf course landscaped with rocks and maritime items. The course has challenging obstacles like sand traps and other structures.
8.0 Miles
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
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721 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford, CT
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Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
8.0 Miles
Calf Pasture Beach is an historically significant park and beach that offers amenities including picnic areas, pavilions and playgrounds. They provide concessions and also feature a high boardwalk where patrons can fish.
8.0 Miles
Within close proximity of several restaurants, Garden Cinemas offers a variety of movies for family entertainment and is ideal for a date night. Affiliated with Garden Homes Cinemas, this theater further provides comfortable seating and concessions.
8.3 Miles
Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Stepping Stones Museum for Children is intended for children younger than age 10. The museum helps kids learn about history, science, languages and other fascinating topics.
8.4 Miles
Architecture buffs must not miss the chance to visit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut. The palatial house was built in the Second Empire Style and contains many of its original furnishings.
8.5 Miles
Since 1898, the Connecticut Audubon Society had focused on conservation efforts through environmental education and preservation of local birds and their habitats. An animal exhibit room is featured on site as well as views of the habitats from observation platforms.
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132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.