Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kent, CT

  • The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Kent, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Sculpture Parks and Specialty Museums.
  • From Macedonia Brook State Park to Kent Falls State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kent and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Danbury and New Milford.
  • The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Kent, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Sculpture Parks and Specialty Museums.
  • From Macedonia Brook State Park to Kent Falls State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Kent and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Danbury and New Milford.
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1.7 Miles
93% 28 votes
National & State Parks Kent, Kent, CT 06757 MoreLess Info
Home of the Blue Trail, Macedonia Brook State Park is popular with hikers and backpackers. This locale is also equipped with numerous camping sites and with water access, provides for recreational stream fishing.
4.7 Miles
84% 224 votes
Waterfalls Route 7, Kent, CT MoreLess Info
Visitors to Kent Falls State Park enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking and other fun outdoor pursuits. Park entrance is free, but guests must pay to park between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
3.8 Miles
87% 70 votes
Bridges Route 7, Kent, CT MoreLess Info
Hikers love Bull's Bridge in Kent, Connecticut. This rustic covered bridge crosses the Connecticut River and is part of several hiking trails, including the monumental Appalachian Trail and several shorter, easier paths.
2.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Sculpture Parks 48 Stonefences Ln, Kent, CT 6757 MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of a local artist, Alison Palmer Studio displays pieces made from clay, stone, an paper-mache. The artists hosts community classes for pottery that teaches visitors how to wheel throw.
1.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Gallery 8 Old Barn Road, Kent, CT 06757 MoreLess Info
The Morrison Gallery is an art gallery that displays the works of Robert Lenz, Billy Martin, Karen Petersen, and Tim Prentice. The gallery is best known for the Sculpture on 7 themed works.
2.5 Miles
100% 22 votes
Specialty Museums Route 7, Kent, CT 06757 MoreLess Info
One of the state's most unusual museums, Connecticut Antique Machinery is an indoor-outdoor institution featuring refurbished farm equipment and factory appliances. It is a favorite destination among lovers of antiques and technology.
1.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 16 Main Street, Kent, CT 06757 MoreLess Info
Heron American Craft Gallery is a shop with all kinds of handmade art gifts including jewelry, pottery, clothing and toys. It also serves as a gallery with the range of items on display from glass and sculptures to prints.
0.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
History Museums Kent, CT MoreLess Info
The Sloane-Stanley Museum & Kent Furnace is a historical museum that displays a large variety of early American tools. The museum is also home to the Kent Furnace, which is a historic furnace that began producing pig iron in 1826.
1.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, CT 6757 MoreLess Info
In dedication of the artist, author, illustrator, and collector, the Eric Sloane Museum & Kent Iron Furnace features Sloane’s collection of hand tools and a replica of his studio. The granite blast Kent Iron Furnace resides on the museum property.
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Art Gallery 5 Maple Street, Kent, CT 6757 MoreLess Info
Decorated with the work of regional artists, PS Gallery features a mix of contemporary and traditional paintings, pottery, and crafts to view. These paintings cover everything from portraits to landscapes.
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