Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hamden, CT

  • The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Music Venue and History Museums.
  • From Sleeping Giant State Park to Farmington Canal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Milford, Stratford and Middletown.
  • The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Music Venue and History Museums.
  • From Sleeping Giant State Park to Farmington Canal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Milford, Stratford and Middletown.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
4.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 640 Tuttle Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Giant Valley Polo Farm hosts polo matches on a regular basis, and welcomes spectators to come and enjoy matches in a casual to dressy atmosphere. The club also hosts tailgating before matches.
1.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
With arenas for various sports games, Quinnipiac University TD Bank Sports Center offers visitors a venue to watch the Quinnipiac Bobcats play at. The first floor is dedicated to hockey games and is fitted with a large indoor ice rink.
2.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 6517 MoreLess Info
The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
1.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514 MoreLess Info
Johnson's Duckpin Lanes is fun for the entire family, with small balls and pins for a unique alternative to regular 10-pin bowling. There are 20 duckpin lanes and enough space for private parties.
3.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 3651 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Barese Donald Fine Art & Antiques buys and sells worldwide and specialize in fine art, antiques, gold and silver, art appraisals and estate liquidations. They are open year round and seek American and European paintings and prints to purchase.
2.4 Miles
41% 17 votes
Children's Play Area 35 Marne Street, Hamden, CT 06514 MoreLess Info
A children's play center, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures, a toddler play area and an arcade with redemption games. The center also offers a party room for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
1.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1018 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6514 MoreLess Info
An indoor sport center with much to offer, the CFC Arena has a bar and grill with flat screen TVs; 60,000 square feet of standard turn for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and more; and classes, camps, and clinics.
1.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 2300 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 6514 MoreLess Info
Amf Bowling Centers is a bowling alley that offers competitive bowling leagues, public bowling sessions, and food and beverages. The alley is also available or adult parties, kids' parties, and corporate events.
3.6 Miles
92% 37 votes
Parks 75 Cliff St., New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
3.8 Miles
88% 127 votes
Parks Cold Spring and Orange Sts, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
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