Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fairfield County, CT

  • The list below includes 238 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfield County, Connecticut, including 127 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Golf Art to Rolnick Observatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfield County and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Milford and Fairfield.
  • The list below includes 238 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfield County, Connecticut, including 127 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and History Museums.
  • From Golf Art to Rolnick Observatory, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfield County and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Milford and Fairfield.
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Historic Sites 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 MoreLess Info
Hartford's Mark Twain House is the birthplace of famed American author Mark Twain, otherwise known as Samuel Clemens. The restored house is now a museum furnished with many of the Clemens family's original belongings.
49.4 Miles
100% 30 votes
Parks 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
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National & State Parks 8 Echo Farm Road, East Haddam, CT 6469 MoreLess Info
A 300-acre park, Machimoodus State Park features a variety of landscapes, including woods, meadows, uplands, and waterfront areas. Visitors can bird watch, hike the extensive trails, or simply relax and take in nature.
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National & State Parks 8-10 Echo Farm Road, East Haddam, CT 6469 MoreLess Info
Spanning 300 acres, Machimoodus State Park is composed of woodlands, rivers, cove waterfronts, and scenic hiking trails. Picnic areas and pit toilets are available, and birdwatching, fishing, and horseback riding are permitted.
49.4 Miles
100% 19 votes
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Pier C

Parks 220 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
With a walking path that goes over the river, Pier C is a park with a playground, fishing pier, and promenade. The park has benches and grassy areas for visitors to sit and enjoy the view of New York City.
49.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Pump It Up

Children's Play Area 301 Penhorn Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 7094 MoreLess Info
As an indoor jumping facility, Pump It Up offers an inflatable playground for visitors to bring their children to. Visitors can purchase a party package, such as the Adventure Party package, that includes a private session for jumping.
49.4 Miles
54% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2 New Paltz Plz, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
A small, intimate theater, the New Paltz Cinema shows first-run movies at discounted prices. The theater offers a variety of specials and discount programs, and serves a variety of concessions, including nachos.
49.5 Miles
Located in Hartford, the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is devoted to eliminating racism following the inspirational example of novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe's seminal novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' played an influential role in the abolition of American slavery. The Center seeks to continue this tradition.
49.5 Miles
86% 21 votes
National & State Parks Rte 511 (Greenwood Lake Turnpike), West Milford, NJ 7456 MoreLess Info
Long Pond Ironworks State Park pays tribute to the iron workers that started making iron in 1774. The park offers extensive historical information on the area as well as breathtaking views and exceptional hiking.
49.5 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 401 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Frank Sinatra Park offers incredible views of New York City and the Hudson River, and is a destination for people to picnic, take kids to play, walk their dog or relax. There are also athletic fields and a jogging path.