Free & Cheap Things to Do in Long Island, NY

  • The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island, New York, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Napper Tandy's to Caleb Smith State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Park, Port Jefferson, Smithtown and East Meadow.
  • The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island, New York, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Napper Tandy's to Caleb Smith State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Park, Port Jefferson, Smithtown and East Meadow.
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35.9 Miles
57% 35 votes
Horseback Riding 9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Serving as a full service equestrian facility, the Bronx Equestrian Center allows for both Western and English riding styles. The center features standard trail rides, pony rides, hay wagon rides, and carriage rentals for weddings.
35.9 Miles
82% 44 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 MoreLess Info
Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Audubon Center is a wildlife preserve with a special emphasis on native birds. The Center offers many public programs and welcomes visitors. School field trips and other group excursions should be scheduled in advance.
36.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 3rd Ave & 147th Street, Queens, NY 11357 MoreLess Info
Named after the late Francis Lewis, Francis Lewis Park is a recreational park that features basketball courts, bathrooms, handball courts, and children's playgrounds. The park also includes spray showers and kayak launching sites.
36.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park 320 Nells Rock Road, Shelton, CT 6484 MoreLess Info
The Shelton Dog park provides a safe location for dog owners to bring their pet for exercise and fun. The park includes fenced in areas for large and small dogs as well as a large amount of shade.
36.2 Miles
77% 116 votes
Parks Middletown Road and Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10465 MoreLess Info
Covering 2,772 acres, the Pelham Bay Park is the largest public park in the state. It has forests, meadows, and other types of habitats, making it ideal for hiking and wildlife watching. Among the amenities can be remembered the playgrounds, the sport fields and courts, and the picnic areas.
36.2 Miles
13% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 7266 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367 MoreLess Info
A discount movie theater that offers an intimate atmosphere, Main Street Cinemas shows a variety of first-run movies. It serves a variety of concessions, including popcorn, soda, and various kinds of candy.
36.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds Vleigh Pl, 141th Street & Union Tpke, Queens, NY 11367 MoreLess Info
The Vleigh Place Playground is a 2.24-acre jointly operated playground that features restrooms, benches, handball courts, multiple playgrounds, and spray showers. Both playgrounds have a slide, climbing obstacles, and towers.
36.3 Miles
59% 100 votes
Botanical Gardens 43 - 50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
The Queens Botanical Garden is spread on 39 acres and features 28 separate gardens, such as the Children's Garden, the Arboretum, the Rose Garden, and the Wedding Garden. It has its own visitor's center.
36.3 Miles
50% 4 votes
Playgrounds 5698 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
Befitting its name, Kissena Corridor Park is a narrow park that links together two other city parks. This park, however, does offer visitors open green space, basketball courts, ball fields, and separate playground areas.
36.4 Miles
83% 84 votes
Specialty Museums 17 River St, East Haven, CT 6512 MoreLess Info
Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
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