Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, CT

  • The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
  • The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
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44.4 Miles
91% 23 votes
Breweries 22 Mill Creek Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
The Port Jeff Brewing Company features a 7-barrel scheme that is capable of manufacturing 217 gallons per brew. The company also holds occasional beer tastings as well as beer festivals.
44.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 128 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
Featuring paintings and prints of a nationally recognized chiaroscuro painter, Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery has paintings that depict nature and Disney characters. The gallery also features the work of a local artist who does celebrity portraits.
44.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1670 Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI 02816 MoreLess Info
Situated on 860 acres, George B. Parker Woodland is a wildlife refuge offering forested areas, fields, brooks and rock cairns. It provides a loop trail suitable for hiking along with a nature center and wildlife viewing opportunities.
44.5 Miles
85% 13 votes
Fishing 118 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
Osprey Fishing operates multiple fishing boats of various sizes, specializing in guided fishing trips at sea. They offer daily 'walk-up' trips to fishermen as well as reserving boats for private chartered trips in season.
44.5 Miles
71% 7 votes
Fishing 118 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
A charter fishing company with a family focus, Celtic Quest Fishing offers educational fishing trips aimed at developing kids' fishing skills. The company provides rods, reels, bait, and all other necessary equipment, and even fillets the day's catch for visitors.
44.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing 136 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
At Captain Fish Port Jefferson, visitors can go on a fishing trip led by a blue fish tournament winning captain. Depending on the season, visitors can catch bass, fluke, porgy, blue fish, and black fish.
44.7 Miles
29% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 286 Canfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Showcase Cinemas Bridgeport displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, theater rentals for private events, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
44.8 Miles
92% 12 votes
Music Venue 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605 MoreLess Info
A bar and live music venue, The Acoustic brings in a variety of local and touring musical talent. The venue leans primarily toward rock, reggae and bluegrass, and hosts an open mic night.
44.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 41 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Fairfield Cinemas at Bullard Square displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
44.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 1844 Route 112, Coram, NY 11727 MoreLess Info
Movieland Cinemas in a fully digital, independent movie theatre in Coram. The theatre shows previously run movie titles and classic titles for a unique movie-going experience complete with leather rocking theatre seats and a full service snack and popcorn bar. 
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