Free & Cheap Things to Do in Philadelphia, PA

  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Neighborhoods and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Independence National Historical Park to University of Pennsylvania, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Philadelphia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Cherry Hill, Wilmington and Camden.
  • The list below includes 225 free or cheap things to do in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Neighborhoods and Colleges & Universities.
  • From Independence National Historical Park to University of Pennsylvania, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Philadelphia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Chester, Cherry Hill, Wilmington and Camden.
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From the merchant: Private Sewing Sessions with designer ChaCha N’Kole. All skill levels welcome. BYOS (bring your own sewing machine).
48.3 Miles
89% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 527 N 19th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
The Civic Theatre of Allentown is a live entertainment venue that has the mission of bringing high quality productions at a low cost to the public. The facility also has an educational theater school.
48.3 Miles
50% 6 votes
Arts Centers 136 North 6Th Street, Reading, PA 19601 MoreLess Info
Sovereign Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of live entertainment events and serves as the home for the Reading Symphony Orchestra and Broadway on 6th Street series. The center originally opened in the 1870s as a market and Masonic Temple.
48.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 1770 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 MoreLess Info
A 24-lane bowling center, Town & Country Lanes offers open and league bowling along with private event and party hosting. The center provides bumpers, glow bowling, projection screens, arcade games and a pub with food, drinks and adult beverages.
48.4 Miles
Specialty Museums 218 Walnut Street, North East, MD 21901 MoreLess Info
The Upper Bay Museum offers a variety of artifacts that teach visitors about maritime life, including decoys and duck hunting gear. The location also hosts historical hunting demonstrations for visitors to enjoy.
48.4 Miles
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Parks 146-300 Cherry Street, North East, MD 21901 MoreLess Info
Situated along the water North East Park is a favorite spot for relaxation and recreation for North East locals. The park features expansive flat grass land, shady trees and benches overlooking the water.
48.5 Miles
Visitors can stroll through the park-like area known as Burns Plantation in the middle of the city. Visitors see a late 1800s farmhouse, summer kitchen, two barns, a garden, and outbuildings.
48.5 Miles
100% 9 votes
Fishing P.O. Box 193, Barnegat Light, NJ 08005 MoreLess Info
Reel Reaction Sportfishing offers fishing charters in either the bay or ocean for fish like striped bass and bluefish or offshore species including sharks. Up to 4 passengers are allowed and trips last from 4 to 8 hours.
48.6 Miles
94% 106 votes
Arts Centers 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 MoreLess Info
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a community art and cultural resource center with teaching artists that come to the facility for a few months. The center has a glass shop, ceramics shop, wood studio, digital arts lab, photo studio lab, and a jewelry studio.
48.6 Miles
27% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 4608 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
An eight-screen movie theater, AMC Tilghman Square 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
48.6 Miles
58% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 30 N 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19601 MoreLess Info
Reading Movies Eleven Imax is a movie theater that features stadium seating with rocking chairs, wall-to-wall curved screens, Dolby Surround 7.1, and 3D digital projection. The theater also has free 3-hour parking and a game room.
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