Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
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28.0 Miles
- 7 votes
Movie Theaters 1655 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01129 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Eastfield 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service ticketing, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
28.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Farmers Markets Miranda Vineyard, 42 Ives Road, Goshen, CT 06756 MoreLess Info
Located at Miranda Vineyard, Goshen Farmers Market offers a variety of wares from local merchants. Wines, locally-grown produce, freshly baked breads and other goods, and natural meats are all available. Local musicians also play at the market.
28.6 Miles
94% 249 votes
National & State Parks Hamden, CT MoreLess Info
The whimsically-named Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut takes its name from its characteristic hill formations. The park is free to visit, but guests who wish to use the parking lot must pay a small fee throughout most of the year.
28.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 291 Burnett Road, Chicopee, MA 01020 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Chicopee Lanes provides both bowling and food options. The center has a separate lounge with three flat-screen televisions showing sports and a game room with air hockey and driving games.
29.2 Miles
89% 18 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5 Church Hill Rd., Woodbury, CT 06798 MoreLess Info
Woodbury, Connecticut is home to the Flanders Nature Center. The Center features a huge selection of colorful flowers, lush native vegetation and local wildlife. It offers programs for kids, teens and adults and is a popular destination for school groups and scouting troops.
29.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Music Venue 920 Main Street, Holyoke, MA 1040 MoreLess Info
The Waterfront Tavern is a restaurant that is most widely known for hosting an outdoor summer concert series. The restaurant is open until 2AM every night and serves chicken tenders, onion rings, and nachos.
29.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 2300 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 6514 MoreLess Info
Amf Bowling Centers is a bowling alley that offers competitive bowling leagues, public bowling sessions, and food and beverages. The alley is also available or adult parties, kids' parties, and corporate events.
29.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 MoreLess Info
Johnson's Duckpin Lanes is fun for the entire family, with small balls and pins for a unique alternative to regular 10-pin bowling. There are 20 duckpin lanes and enough space for private parties.
29.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Forests 20 Mohawk Mountain Road, Goshen, CT 06756 MoreLess Info
Open from April to November, Mohawk State Forest offers visitors panoramic views of the 1,683-ft Mohawk Mountain. Visitors can walk on trails through the forest and have a picnic at one of their tables.
29.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 220 S Water Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 MoreLess Info
Muse Custom Framing Gallery & Gifts offers creative framing solutions to the Holyoke community. The gallery also features fine art, memorabilia, posters, and shadowboxes, and it offers corporate and archival framing.
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