Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petaluma, CA

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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Paintball Promos packages include choice of several area fields, admission, and all necessary equipment besides paintballs and air
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88% 100 votes
Music Venue 21 Petaluma Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
McNear's Mystic Theatre is a musical venue that hosts live entertainment that can accommodate up to 550 patrons per performance. Tickets are $1 each and the profits are distributed to organizations throughout the community.
0.4 Miles
77% 44 votes
Other Entertainment 201 Washington Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
At The Phoenix Theatre, guests can see a variety of musical acts on both major and independent labels. Their stairway and bathrooms are covered with graffiti art. Visitors can watch bands from the main floor or go upstairs.
0.5 Miles
94% 16 votes
Military Museums 300 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA MoreLess Info
A short drive from San Francisco, the Military Antiques & Museum contains many treasures. The museum offers free admission with exhibits that include uniforms, old grenades and other weapons. There is also an antique shop where memorabilia can be purchased.
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83% 12 votes
History Museums 20 4th Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
Formerly the town library, Petaluma Historical Museum now features concerts, lectures, tastings, revolving exhibits and a collection of local historical items. The free museum also has a gift shop and offers walking tours.
2.5 Miles
75% 16 votes
Factory Tours 3810 Cypress Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954 MoreLess Info
See how stickers are made at the tour of Mrs. Grossman's factory. While you're there, pick up a few rolls of stickers at discount prices.
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74% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 200 C Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
With newly installed stadium seating, Boulevard Cinemas offers multiple auditoriums for viewing the latest films. The concession stand offers hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and ice cream. The exterior of the theater has bright Art Deco style towers.
1.8 Miles
40% 53 votes
Malls 2200 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is an outlet mall that offers a variety of stores to shop at, about 60 of them. They cover clothing items as well as jewelry and house items.
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29% 28 votes
Bowling 1100 Petaluma Blvd, South, Petaluma, CA 94952 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, AMF Boulevard Lanes features 40 lanes for open and league bowling as well as private events. The center offers a restaurant, a full bar, arcade game machines, pool tables and televisions showing sports and news programming.
6.3 Miles
94% 18 votes
Parks 8901 Redwood Highway, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Once home to the native Miwok people, Olompali State Historic Park has a rich history ranging from 6,000 B.C. to the missionary era to today. The park has historic buildings, gardens and artifacts as well as an abundance of wildlife.
6.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 1500 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Blind Scream Haunted House offers a heart thumping, blood pumping walk through long, dark, fearsome mazes. After the haunt, patrons can visit the concessions with creature feature movie and jewelry vendors with monster type pendants and earrings.
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