- The list below includes 403 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Gloucester, Cambridge and Salem.
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A family entertainment center, Cedarland Fun Center features a climbing wall, an overhead rope course and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. The center also provides batting cages, party hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
18.3 Miles
Offering classes and workshops for adults and children, Metamorphosis Art & Design is an art studio that is available for birthday parties. The shop has special 'Spirited Painter Nights' where artists get to paint and enjoy a beverage with friends.
18.4 Miles
The mission of Veterans Memorial Skating Rink is to provide local residents with a clean skating facility that provides affordable programming. The facility offers public skating sessions and skate equipment rentals.
18.4 Miles
Featuring a rotation of local and touring rock bands, Wonderland Ballroom functions as a music venue divided into three areas. The largest area has a stage and can hold over a thousand people at capacity.
18.4 Miles
With regularly rotating exhibitions, Genovese Sullivan Gallery showcases modern and contemporary art pieces in the form of sculpture, pottery, paintings, and other mediums. The gallery hosts receptions for each new exhibition where visitors can meet the artist.
18.5 Miles
Named for the classic John Wayne film about Ireland, The Quiet Man Pub offers an array of Irish pub style food and drink specialties. The pub also hosts live music on the weekends.
18.6 Miles
A youth baseball facility named after former major league baseball player Carl Thomas, the Carl Thomas Facility includes three well-maintained baseball fields for practice and games. The facility also has restrooms and concession stands.
18.7 Miles
An old school, retro styled bowling alley, All Saints Bowling Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The center features a pro shop, and allows visitors to bring their own food.
18.8 Miles
Buc's Lagoon is a pirate-themed miniature golf course that features a wide variety of challenging and whimsically decorated holes. The course also features an ice cream parlor with a variety of flavors.
18.8 Miles
Showcase Cinemas Lawrence is a first-run movie megaplex, with 14 separate screens that typically offer between eight and ten different choices for viewers. The theater makes some of these screens available for private parties, and offers discount admissions on Tuesdays.