Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, MA

  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
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18.7 Miles
32% 25 votes
Bowling 60 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 MoreLess Info
Offering a lounge like atmosphere, Revolutions is popular for after work and group gatherings. Along with high-tech bowling equipment, the facility offers a billiard room and features live music throughout the weekend.
18.8 Miles
56% 16 votes
Family Fun Center 100 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 6074 MoreLess Info
An indoor amusement facility, Nomads Adventurequest features a fully stocked video game arcade, a laser tag arena, a climbing wall, and a restaurant with banquet hall. The facility hosts parties, as well.
18.8 Miles
33% 24 votes
Family Fun Center 100 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 MoreLess Info
A full arcade featuring over 60 electronic games are offered at the Nomads Adventure Quest Family Fun Center. A lunch and dinner tavern provides on-site meals, and there is even a miniature golf course, laser tag, bounce house, and rock climbing wall.
18.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Music Venue 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
As an outdoor venue, Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows hosts a variety of nationally recognized musicians. The stage has a lawn general admission area where visitors can bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch the performances from.
19.0 Miles
100% 39 votes
Art Museum Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
Run by Amherst College, the Mead Art Museum is a free institution dedicated to the history, preservation and appreciation of art. In addition to its impressive collections, the Mead Art Museum hosts a series of lectures and other enrichment programs throughout the year. These are also free.
19.0 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 800 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT MoreLess Info
Owned for almost 200 years over 5 generations of the Phelps family, the Phelps Tavern Museum contains artifacts from the once tavern and is made of architecture reflecting the 18th century in which it was built.
19.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sculpture Parks Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
The Flora Sculpture was created by sculptor Douglas Mueller in 2009. The sculpture represents the Roman goddess of the Spring, and is composed entirely of bronze rods. It lies just inside the main gate of the Performing Arts Center.
19.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 52 Plank Hill Road, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
Filled with sports fields, Memorial Park offers six fields for visitors to participate in recreational baseball or watch Little League games. The park also has a skate park, pool, and snack bar.
19.0 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 800 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1911, the Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization that oversees modern buildings, artifact collections, and manuscript assemblages. The society owns 16 buildings including the Phelps Tavern and the Hendrick Cottage.
19.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Museum 41 Quadrangle Drive, Amherst, MA 1002 MoreLess Info
Containing a variety of different works, the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College displays art from many different cultures. These works include American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, and African sculpture, among others.
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