Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, MA

  • The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
  • The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
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19.3 Miles
95% 44 votes
Kayaking 455 Nahanton St., Newton, MA 02459 MoreLess Info
Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more boat types for rental. This full-service shop also carries new and used boat types for purchase, and free demos are offered. Shuttled river trips are an option, and group bookings are available.
19.3 Miles
95% 37 votes
Rafting 2401 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466 MoreLess Info
Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
19.4 Miles
75% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1298 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA MoreLess Info
Established in 1969 on the grounds of the Laura Thomas Estate, the Gertrude M Boyden Wildlife Refuge has since grown to over 50 acres. It is a serene natural space, and offers great opportunities for bird watching.
19.4 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks Hopewell Street, Taunton, MA 02780 MoreLess Info
Located near Mill River, Hopewell Park features baseball fields and basketball courts along with a children's playground. During the summer, a public pool for swimming is open and the park has an area with bells.
19.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks Duncklee Street, Newton, MA 02461 MoreLess Info
There are many activities that Cold Spring Park hosts, with different areas for tennis, soccer, basketball and softball. A running trail circles the park, which also contains a dog park as well as a seasonal farmer's market.
19.4 Miles
- 9 votes
Paintball 410 South Street, Randolph, MA 02368 MoreLess Info
Randolph Paintball Indoor Outdoor Fields & Supply has five fields for playing paintball, including a woods course and a netted course for full observation. They also have a course which simulates a Lord of the Rings fortress.
19.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 465 Main Street, Brockton, MA 2301 MoreLess Info
The Old Colony YMCA provides a variety of programs and family services to promote healthy living. The YMCA offers fitness classes, team sports, personal training, swimming lessons, and variety of other aquatic programs.
19.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 476 Forest Ave Ext, Brockton, MA 2301 MoreLess Info
From skating lessons to hockey teams, Asiaf Skating Rink is an indoor ice rink that is open to the public for freestyle skating. The arena has a pro shop where visitors can purchase skates.
19.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 240 North Street, Randolph, MA 2368 MoreLess Info
Commonwealth Figure Skating Club provides instruction, practice and advancement in moves in the field, free skating, pair skating, dancing, synchronized skating and all types of figure skating. CFSC also assists in the production of figure skating competitions, exhibitions or shows.
19.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Playgrounds Concord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 MoreLess Info
Best known for its nature trail, Ghiloni Park is a recreational park that has trails that can be used for hiking, jogging, walking, and picnicking. The park also features cross-country skiing.
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