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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38.6 Miles
67% 6 votes
Historic Sites 1 Forest Park, Queens, NY 11421 MoreLess Info
The Forest Park Carousel was built in 1903 by Daniel Muller, and has been a park centerpiece for decades. The carousel is still in working order and available for rides.
38.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Baseball Fields Herrick Park, Southampton, NY 11968 MoreLess Info
The Artists & Writers Softball Game is an annual celebrity softball game that features performers such as Alec Baldwin, Lori Singer, and Josh Charles. The proceeds from the game go to charitable organizations.
38.8 Miles
98% 94 votes
Cemeteries Webster Avenue & East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY 10470 MoreLess Info
The Woodlawn Cemetery is renowned for its numerous monuments and mausoleums, spread across it 400 acres. It is also the final resting place of illustrious men, from veterans to artists and civic activists. It was established in 1863.
38.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Children's Museums 84 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
38.9 Miles
82% 50 votes
Scenic Drives Route 146, Branford, CT MoreLess Info
Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
38.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Lake 400 Hosley Avenue, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.
38.9 Miles
- 20 votes
Movie Theaters Cross County Ctr, 2 South Drive, Yonkers, NY 10704 MoreLess Info
Cross Country Multiplex Cinemas offers 14 theaters that screen first-run movies with digital video and sound. The cinema features a variety of concessions, including popcorn and candy, and also has facilities for conferences and parties.
39.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 25 Prospect Street, Ridgefield, CT 6877 MoreLess Info
With four screens and a focus on the disabled, The Prospector Theater welcomes everyone. Amenities include closed captioning glasses with subtitles, a small theater for those with sensory issues, and prime viewing handicap seating.
39.0 Miles
50% 8 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 79-08 Cooper Avenue, Flushing, NY 11385 MoreLess Info
At Artistic Stitch Sports Complex, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports activities; including soccer, dodge ball, and wiffle ball. The complex also has indoor batting cages that visitors can reserve.
39.1 Miles
42% 325 votes
Horse Races 810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 MoreLess Info
It started out as a place to go watch the ponies race, now Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway, is your entertainment destination. Featuring slots, eateries, and live entertainment stop by today and become their next big winner.
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