Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington, CT

  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Art Gallery.
  • From Averill Farm to The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Danbury, Bristol, Kent and Waterbury.
  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Art Gallery.
  • From Averill Farm to The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Danbury, Bristol, Kent and Waterbury.
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33.7 Miles
95% 20 votes
Libraries 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
33.7 Miles
88% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 39 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Not your typical movie going experience, the Spotlight Theatres Front Street Stadium 4, features comfortable stadium seating and the latest first run movies. Setting this venue apart is the on-site Bistro allowing you to eat a meal while watching the film.
33.7 Miles
73% 73 votes
Beaches Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
33.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
The goal of the Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum is to conserve the environment through science-based education. The museum has a membership program and is available for field trips and summer camps.
33.8 Miles
83% 84 votes
Specialty Museums 17 River St, East Haven, CT 6512 MoreLess Info
Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
33.8 Miles
93% 76 votes
Music Venue 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Fairfield Theater Company presents a packed schedule of programming for all ages. In addition to its main auditorium and stage, the Company maintains a recital hall and an art gallery.
33.8 Miles
79% 130 votes
National & State Parks Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT 06880 MoreLess Info
Westport's Sherwood Island State Park is open throughout the year. This 235-acre park has a gorgeous beach, lush grasslands and an art gallery. Park admission is free, but parking fees are in effect between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
33.8 Miles
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Skating Rinks 85 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
Providing training in lacrosse, skating and hockey techniques, Fairfield Ice Academy is a multi-purpose facility. Throughout the year, special programs and activities such as summer skating camps and community hockey leagues are offered.
33.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Buildings 151 School St. Corner of Park Ave (Rt 178), Bloomfield, CT 06002 MoreLess Info
Built in 1796, Old Farm School operated as a school house up until 1922. Currently, it has been restored by a local historical society and is open to tours on Sundays.
33.8 Miles
70% 23 votes
National & State Parks 2 Lighthouse Point Road, New Haven, CT 06512 MoreLess Info
Lighthouse Point Park is a community park and historic site that features a wide expanse of beach. The park has picnic and barbecue areas, a carousel, a rock pier, and pavilions that are available for rental.
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