Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manchester, CT

  • The list below includes 276 free or cheap things to do in or near Manchester, Connecticut, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Wickham Park to Case Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 276 free or cheap things to do in or near Manchester, Connecticut, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Wickham Park to Case Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
3.0 Miles
96% 154 votes
Parks 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT MoreLess Info
Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
2.6 Miles
98% 60 votes
Mountains Manchester, CT MoreLess Info
Manchester, Connecticut's Case Mountain reaches a peak elevation of 774 feet and has a flat, stable summit overlooking the state capitol. The mountain is peppered with immaculate trails for hiking, cycling, jogging and dog walking. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed.
0.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19-73 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT 6042 MoreLess Info
A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
1.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.
2.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 448 Tolland Tpke, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Northwest Park has a nature trail, lighted baseball and little league fields with bleachers, volleyball courts, playground, a 50 foot pier overlooks Union Pond, a 55 foot rental pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, rental kitchen and 72 inch grill.
2.2 Miles
85% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 99 redstone road, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Offering the latest in movie releases, Rave Cinemas features stadium seating with a theater bar, full-service restaurant and arcade for added enjoyment. There is also an IMAX auditorium dedicated to 2D and 3D films.
1.4 Miles
Created to inspire the creative minds of youth, the Lutz Children's Museum offers special programs and exhibits geared towards younger children. The museums exhibits include a hands on farming experience, a 1940's main street, live animal habitat and more.
2.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 39 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
0.8 Miles
73% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040 MoreLess Info
Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
2.2 Miles
53% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 99 Redstone Road, Manchester, CT 06042 MoreLess Info
An 18-screen movie theater, Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a full bar, a restaurant, a party room and reserved seats.
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