Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Haven, CT

  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
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Ghosts of New Haven1 1070 Chapel St., New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Tour guides lead 90-minute strolls through haunted locales and tell tales of scandal with historical facts
9.7 Miles
80% 284 votes
National & State Parks East Broadway, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
Visitors to Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Connecticut enjoy fishing, swimming, shell collecting and other open-air activities. Entry is free. Swimming is allowed during daylight, but anglers may fish at any time.
9.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park 320 Nells Rock Road, Shelton, CT 6484 MoreLess Info
The Shelton Dog park provides a safe location for dog owners to bring their pet for exercise and fun. The park includes fenced in areas for large and small dogs as well as a large amount of shade.
10.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 524 Brooksvale Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
Brooksvale Park offers a domestic animal barnyard, toddler playground and playing field, wildlife garden, and apple orchard. The on-site pond is used for ice skating in the winter. Hiking trails and a rentable pavilion are also available.
10.6 Miles
70% 74 votes
Music Venue 95 S. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT MoreLess Info
Toyota Presents Oakdale Theater is a great venue with a small, intimate atmosphere. The venue hosts talented musicians and offers great concessions, incredible acoustics, and comfortable seating for enjoyable entertainment.
10.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Bowling 600 S. Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
Brunswick Colony Lanes provides a wide range of activities for the entire family. They offer bowling and bowling leagues for all ages and skill levels. Patrons can also play billiards or video games. Bruswick offers food and beverages.
10.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 291 Bic Drive, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
The Milford Ice Pavilion features a hockey-rink sized skating area, and hosts hockey leagues as well as pick-up hockey games and lessons. The facility also offers figure skating and standard ice skating lessons.
10.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 291 Bic Drive, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
At Milford Ice Skating Pavilion, visitors can participate in hockey leagues or learn how to skate during a skating lesson. The pavilion has birthday party packages that include a party room and admission to the rink.
10.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Baseball Fields 346-414 S Elm Street, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
As an outdoor baseball field, Pat Wall Field hosts games for local baseball leagues and teams like the Fairfield Owls. Visitors can watch a baseball game at the field or reserve the it for their own game.
10.7 Miles
76% 21 votes
Music Venue 95 S Turnpike Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
Oakdale Theatre is a concert venue that hosts a variety of touring musicians, comedians, and other acts. Attractions have included Broadway touring companies, rock bands, rappers, and D.J.s. The Oakdale Theatre also hosts private events.
10.8 Miles
88% 58 votes
History Museums 5800 Main Street Putney, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Donated to the town of Stratford, Connecticut in 1949, Boothe Memorial Park & Museum is a free, 32-acre space. It is maintained by volunteers and is open during daylight hours. Its museum contains archives, a geneology library and a rose garden.
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