Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
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40.4 Miles
89% 28 votes
Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New London, CT 6320 MoreLess Info
The collection at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New Britain, Connecticut is one of the largest and diverse in the state. It includes art representative of all American periods, plus art from Europe, Asia and Africa.
40.4 Miles
67% 70 votes
Family Fun Center 784 River Road, Shelton, CT 6484 MoreLess Info
Diverse activities await at SportsCenter of Connecticut, located in Shelton. Ice skating, paintball, hockey, golf, putt-putt and much more await visitors throughout the year. SportsCenter also houses an arts-and-crafts center called Glitter.
40.4 Miles
50% 6 votes
Historic Ships 612 Shark Blvd, Groton, CT 06349 MoreLess Info
Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
40.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 95 Clark Ln, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
An off-leash dog park, Stenger Farm Park maintains separate areas for large and small dogs. It is a largely open area with limited shady spots, and visitors need to bring their own water.
40.5 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling 145 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776 MoreLess Info
All ages and experience levels can enjoy bowling at Lore's Lanes. Experience Glow Bowling on Friday and Saturdays, including music videos and song requests. Birthday parties and group rates are available.
40.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, CT 6757 MoreLess Info
In dedication of the artist, author, illustrator, and collector, the Eric Sloane Museum & Kent Iron Furnace features Sloane’s collection of hand tools and a replica of his studio. The granite blast Kent Iron Furnace resides on the museum property.
40.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
History Museums Kent, CT MoreLess Info
The Sloane-Stanley Museum & Kent Furnace is a historical museum that displays a large variety of early American tools. The museum is also home to the Kent Furnace, which is a historic furnace that began producing pig iron in 1826.
40.7 Miles
95% 20 votes
Walking Trails Pomfret, CT MoreLess Info
The Air Line State Park Trail offers biking, hiking, cross country skiing, and horseback riding opportunities. The trail, which is named for an imaginary 'line' from New York to Boston, was previously a heavily-traveled railroad line.
40.7 Miles
80% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 100 Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 MoreLess Info
The Cinemagic Stadium Theater is a movie theater that is fitted with full stadium seating and digital presentation in all theaters. Other amenities include a ticketing kiosk and access to assisted listening devices.
40.8 Miles
84% 31 votes
Movie Theaters 1201 Boston Post Rd, Ste 1, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
Featuring 14 auditoriums, Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides a concession area, a bar and grill, stadium seating, arcade game machines and a private party room.
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