Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waltham, MA

  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Waltham, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Prospect Hill Park to Riverwalk Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waltham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
  • The list below includes 650 free or cheap things to do in or near Waltham, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From Prospect Hill Park to Riverwalk Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waltham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Lowell, Cambridge and Salem.
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- 0 votes
History Museums 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA 2476 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Arlington Historical Society, the Jason Russell House-Smith Museum are historical sites dating back to the late-18th century. The sites are filled with furnishings, artifacts, and exhibits that display the history of the local area.
4.9 Miles
87% 38 votes
Parks Pond Lane, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
A community gathering spot, Spy Pond Park is an ideal place for bird watching and water sports such as canoeing or kayaking. With a walking trail, picnic area and playground, it is also frequented by families with young children.
4.9 Miles
95% 58 votes
National & State Parks Lincoln, MA MoreLess Info
Explore one of the most important sites in Revolutionary War history at the Minuteman National Historical Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The park is free to enter, and there is no charge to travel Revolutionary Road. There is a small entrance fee for the museum.
4.9 Miles
56% 16 votes
Movie Theaters 1794 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
Lexington Venue is a movie multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. The theater also shows art films and independent films that typically do not show up in national chain theaters.
4.9 Miles
80% 15 votes
Dog Park 99 Margaret Street, Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
Designed as a safe, fun place for dogs, Thorndike Field Dog Park provides ample space for running, jumping and playing. It also offers pet-friendly drinking fountains, obstacle courses and comfortable seating for pet owners.
4.9 Miles
100% 13 votes
Pond Arlington, MA MoreLess Info
The 103-acre Spy Pond is a kettle hole pond that is best known for being a sanctuary for various types of wildlife. Types of wildlife that can be seen at the pond include American eels, and bluegill, carp.
4.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 24 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 2421 MoreLess Info
Promoting fitness in the community, Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Center offers amenities like weight rooms, fitness equipment, and classes for the public. The center also has an aquatics facility with a lap pool.
4.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Dog Park 135 Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA 2481 MoreLess Info
The 42-acre Centennial Park is an outdoor park that features wetlands, open fields, and hiking trails that can be used for mountain biking and running. The park also includes an off-leash dog park, a pond, and parking.
5.0 Miles
92% 24 votes
Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474 MoreLess Info
Life-size art is Cyrus Dallin Art Museum's specialty. The large sculptures of Native Americans, women, animals, and key members of America's history will bring history back to life right in front of you.
5.0 Miles
93% 151 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA 02420 MoreLess Info
Lexington, Massachusetts' Buckman Tavern is a tavern and hostel that was the site of the first skirmish in the American Revolutionary War. The conflict that occurred here between the fledgling colonial army and the British minutemen paved the way for the rest of the war.
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