Free & Cheap Things to Do in Farmington, CT

  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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27.3 Miles
96% 25 votes
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The Space

Music Venue 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT MoreLess Info
As an all ages venue, The Space showcases local bands and musicians in its 150 person capacity theater. In addition to a stage, the venue has a cafe that serves meals and an outdoor patio for socializing.
27.3 Miles
94% 150 votes
Music Venue Rt. 44/Infinity Bistro 20 Greenwoods Road West, Norfolk, CT 06058 MoreLess Info
Norfolk, Connecticut is home to the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, a charming spot offering tasty meals and exciting live entertainment. The auditorium seats 300 people and features the original, rustic wooden stage and proscenium.
27.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Music Venue 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT 06514 MoreLess Info
The Spaceland Ballroom, part of the Outer Space Bar, features regular live music and entertainment by national and local artists. The bar offers a full-service menu and boasts 21 craft beers.
27.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 6517 MoreLess Info
The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
27.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
History Museums 1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01115 MoreLess Info
Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A showcases a variety of museum exhibits. Patrons can view artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items. The PAHMUSA also displays murals and other African American artwork and sculptures.
27.4 Miles
79% 19 votes
Specialty Museums Main Street, Springfield, MA MoreLess Info
The Titanic Museum is located inside a building and dedicated to the ship RMS Titanic and it's sinking. The museum houses a large collection of items that are directly connected to either the ship itself or its passengers.
27.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 232 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
27.5 Miles
87% 295 votes
Art Museum State and Chestnut Streets, Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
One of the two fine arts museums in the area, the Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts features a collection of American and European art including paintings, sculptures, paperworks and more, coupled with smaller collections of French, Dutch and Flemish art.
27.6 Miles
85% 280 votes
Gardens 220 State Street, Springfield, MA MoreLess Info
Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden was built in the honor of the famous illustrator and author, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The garden features multiple statues of Dr. Seuss's characters such as the Lorax, the Grinch, Yertle the Turtle and more.
27.6 Miles
87% 294 votes
History Museums 220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
A large museum dedicated to local and state history and culture, the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum features a variety of collections. One notable exhibit is of Indian motorcycles, a brand founded in Connecticut.
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