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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20.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 15 Edgewater Park, Newton, MA 2466 MoreLess Info
A scenic area, Auburndale Park is included in the conservation lands of Newton Parks. The park features 40 acres of ball fields, a horseshoe pit, playgrounds, grills, and river frontage with ice skating in the winter.
20.2 Miles
67% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 55 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02467 MoreLess Info
Blockbusters and classics can be found at the Showcase Super Lux Movie Theater. Seats are extra wide and plush, each equipped with a call button so guests can order food and drink at any time during the movie.
20.2 Miles
53% 206 votes
Movie Theaters The Street, 55 Boylston Street, Newton, MA 02467 MoreLess Info
Showcase SuperLux aims to change how we experience movies. A full dining experience with wait-staff is available in-theater. From steaks to seafood the executive chef prepared menu has something for everyone. Enjoy a wine-pairing with your dinner and movie.
20.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Playgrounds 72 Jefferson Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 MoreLess Info
Hop N Jump is an indoor playground that offers a variety of inflatable menagerie for climbing and jumping. They also offer an area with toys and a studio for ceramic painting.
20.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 72 Jefferson Street, Marlborough, MA 1752 MoreLess Info
Situated next to baseball and football fields, Kelleher Field Playground has a play structure with two winding slides, climbing obstacles, poles, and more. The playground has a small trail with benches to sit on.
20.3 Miles
54% 69 votes
Movie Theaters 1296 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02456 MoreLess Info
West Newton Cinema is an independently owned and operated 6 screen vintage movie theater. The theater features a lot of silver-age movie antiques and memorabilia and airs a mix of classic, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.
20.5 Miles
64% 11 votes
Historic Homes 1351 Cranston St., Cranston, RI MoreLess Info
Built as a small family homestead in the late 18th century, Governor Sprague Mansion, was upgraded to the elegant home it is today in 1864. Believed to be haunted, the mansion is available for tours or hosting events.
20.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bike Paths Central Avenue, Milton, MA 2186 MoreLess Info
Despite the short distance of the Neponset Bike Path, it covers urban areas, salt marshes, a mill village, and beaches on the Boston Harbor. Most individuals use it as a bike path, but it can also be utilized for walking or in-line skating.
20.6 Miles
95% 102 votes
Parks 25 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02146 MoreLess Info
Automobile enthusiasts flock to the Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, Massachusetts, the largest automotive museum in the United States. The museum displays dozens of vintage automobiles and frequently hosts antique car shows and other enjoyable public events.
20.6 Miles
84% 115 votes
Specialty Museums Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI 02905 MoreLess Info
Located in Johnson and Wales University, the Culinary Arts Museum is a teaching museum that preserves the culinary and hospitality heritage. With a 25,000 gallery space, several historical exhibits and recipe collections are on view Tuesday through Saturday.
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