Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shelton, CT

  • The list below includes 278 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelton, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Parks, Family Fun Center and Dog Park.
  • From Indian Well State Park to Constitution Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
  • The list below includes 278 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelton, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Parks, Family Fun Center and Dog Park.
  • From Indian Well State Park to Constitution Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
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36.8 Miles
95% 504 votes
Parks Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Hartford's Elizabeth Park is a free park with luxurious formal gardens maintained by volunteers. Parking is also free. Elizabeth Park is open to leashed dogs, and owners must clean up after pets.
36.8 Miles
Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
36.8 Miles
92% 131 votes
History Museums 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 MoreLess Info
Kids and adults love to visit the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The museum features a wide assortment of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Guided tours are available. School groups must reserve tours in advance.
36.8 Miles
85% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 40 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Port Chester 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides a concession area with food and drinks, private event facilities, stadium seating and a game area.
36.9 Miles
89% 149 votes
Movie Theaters 149 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 MoreLess Info
Port Chester's Capitol Theatre is a music venue that originally opened in 1926. In more recent years, it has hosted a variety of internationally-known rock and pop music acts, as well as comedians.
36.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Kayaking 98 Smith Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
36.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Fishing 242 S Water Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 MoreLess Info
At Magic Touch Charters, visitors can go on a fishing excursion on a 30' vessel with a First Aid certified guide. Depending on the season, visitors can catch fluke, porgy, stripped bass, and more.
36.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1742-1758 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 6117 MoreLess Info
West Hartford's Miracle League Park is a branch of the larger Miracle League of Connecticut, a not for profit group dedicated to creating chances for kids to play sports regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.
36.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 128 Welles Street, Glastonbury, CT 6033 MoreLess Info
A lighted baseball field, lacrosse and soccer fields are a few of the amenities available to guests of Riverfront Park. Take one of the walking trails to enjoy views of the Connecticut River. A dog park is also available.
36.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 70 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 9.4 acres, Sperry Park is a sports complex located between Farmington River and Nod Brook. The park provides three baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, a concession stand and bleacher seating.
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