Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, MA

  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
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TopSpin Ping Pong Academy is a training center. It is an Olympic sport with a dozen of advantages over any other sport.
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86% 298 votes
Science Museums 220 State St., Springfield, MA 01103 MoreLess Info
Springfield Science Museum, initially known as the Springfield Ethnological and Natural History Museum, houses a range of natural and physical science exhibits coupled with scientific and astronomical displays. The oldest American-built planetarium is also a part of the museum.
0.6 Miles
76% 383 votes
Specialty Museums 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 MoreLess Info
Springfield is known to be the birthplace of basketball and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame preserves the sport's history presentng it in the form of interactive exhibits, skill contests, shooting challenges and more, to the public.
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50% 40 votes
History Museums 1000 W Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105 MoreLess Info
A collection of memorabilia from some of the greatest athletes of all time, The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame documents sport history. Guests can see pictures of some of their favorite athletes when they were just starting out.
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100% 1 votes
Factory Tours 2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 1104 MoreLess Info
Gun enthusiasts will want to check out the Smith & Wesson Museum & Factory Tour. The museum features exhibits that span the history of American firearms, while the factory tour enables visitors to see the entire production process.
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100% 1 votes
Canoeing 20 W Street, Springfield, MA 1104 MoreLess Info
Meeting at North Riverfront Park, Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club provides visitors with opportunities for rowing, dragon boating, and bicycling. The club hosts an annual dragon boat festival where visitors can watch or participate in three 200 meter races.
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79% 19 votes
Specialty Museums Main Street, Springfield, MA MoreLess Info
The Titanic Museum is located inside a building and dedicated to the ship RMS Titanic and it's sinking. The museum houses a large collection of items that are directly connected to either the ship itself or its passengers.
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100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 200 Trafton Road, Springfield, MA 1108 MoreLess Info
The Cyr Arena Skating Rink is a public ice skating facility that includes a warming room, a concession stand, and six changing rooms. The building also has four team locker rooms and a referee room.
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50% 4 votes
History Museums 1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01115 MoreLess Info
Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A showcases a variety of museum exhibits. Patrons can view artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items. The PAHMUSA also displays murals and other African American artwork and sculptures.
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Movie Theaters 1655 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01129 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Eastfield 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service ticketing, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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Skating Rinks 1780 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 1109 MoreLess Info
Smead Skating Rink At Blunt Park is an ice rink offering visitors the opportunity for public skating. The rink has skate rentals available and is also home to a snack bar with numerous food and drink selections.
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