Free & Cheap Things to Do in Novato, CA

  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
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48.5 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks Maddux Dr at Kensington Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 MoreLess Info
Redwood City's Maddux Park sits on a little over half an acre of land. The park features an extensive play area with a variety of playground equipment, as well as picnic areas.
48.6 Miles
67% 12 votes
Swimming Pool 195 Griffth Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Offering swim passes, Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex provides a life guard monitored lap pool for community use. The pool also has two multilevel water slides and a wadding pool for younger children.
48.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3900 Creekside Way, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
The Creekside Park provides access to a large variety of different outdoor activities and amenities. These amenities include a skateboard and scooter park, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and covered picnic area, among others.
48.7 Miles
94% 90 votes
Historic Sites P.O. Box 2247, Niles Station, Fremont, CA MoreLess Info
The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.
48.8 Miles
46% 13 votes
Parks 215 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
A charming community park in Menlo Park is Flood Park. The park features wide open greenery with oversized shady oak and bay trees as well as tennis courts, a baseball field and picnic tables.
48.8 Miles
96% 77 votes
Specialty Museums 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
48.8 Miles
71% 66 votes
Festivals Fremont, CA 94536 MoreLess Info
Fremont Art & Wine Festival is the largest free street festival west of the Mississippi River. They offer a range of activities and family entertainment including kid city, artists, gourmet marketplace, food and a business alley.
48.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds Cashew Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
A five acre park, Orchard Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors. There are two play structures with climbing areas, swings, slides, and other amusements for kids, as well as covered picnic areas, walking trails, and basketball courts.
48.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 6251-6499 Montcalm Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 MoreLess Info
Mayhews Landing Park is an enclosed park with a gate. It offers two separate climbing structures, swings along with several slides and also features a large grass area at the entrance of the park.
48.9 Miles
33% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 770 El Charro Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 MoreLess Info
In business for over 10 years, Airdance Farm provides horse owners with a facility for boarding, training and breeding. The farm specializes in training show jumpers particularly, but also trains dressage and offers full veterinary care as necessary.