Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, MA

  • The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
  • The list below includes 432 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Massachusetts, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Forests, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Family Fun Center.
  • From Franklin Public Library to Franklin Town Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Cambridge, Brookline and Framingham.
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95% 21 votes
Libraries 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 2038 MoreLess Info
A traditional institution, the Franklin Public Library combines classic manuscripts with available, innovative technology. Its calendar of events includes holiday-appropriate library evening readings, special teen programs and handy educational resources.
1.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Forests 402 Summer Street, Franklin, MA 2038 MoreLess Info
Located on over 180 acres of land, the Franklin Town Forest is a forest preserve that is popular among local nature enthusiasts. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking, biking, or walking through the preserve's many trails.
2.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Dog Park Dacey Field, 700 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
Located next to the Dacey Field playground, the Franklin Dog Park is a fenced, double-gated park for dogs, open from dawn until dusk. The park offers shaded areas, picnic tables and supplies for clean-up and disposal.
1.0 Miles
50% 6 votes
Beaches Beaver Pond, 450 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.
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50% 2 votes
Forests Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
The 883-acre Franklin State Forest is a natural preserve that features a network of hiking trails that span up to 8.6-miles long. The trails can be used for hiking, walking, or running.
0.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 80 West Central St.,, Franklin, MA 2038 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving local history, the Franklin Historical Museum features collections containing around 4,000 total items, such Native American artifacts and vintage clothing. The museum also conducts several ongoing historical research projects.
1.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 444 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 2038 MoreLess Info
Offering riding classes to visitors of all ages and skill levels, Clarion Farm, Inc. teaches grooming, handling, and horseback riding. It also offers boarding to sports horses and rehabilitation programs.
1.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Family Fun Center 800 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 2038 MoreLess Info
From personal training to fitness classes, The Adirondack Club offers its members an aquatics facility, gyms, and tennis courts. During the summer, the club hosts various youth camps for tennis, arts and crafts, and swimming.
2.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Children's Play Area 1376 W Central St, Ste 130, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
Pump it Up is an indoor kids' play and birthday party place that emphasizes imaginative play as well as simple fun. It includes a variety of bounce-house and inflatable attractions, as well as creative costume play.
0.7 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 300 E Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 MoreLess Info
A candlepin bowling center, Ficco's Bowladrome features 28 lanes for open and league bowling with shoe rental and automatic scoring. The center offers glow bowling, children's playgroups and a party room for private events.
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