Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waterbury, CT

  • The list below includes 362 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterbury, Connecticut, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Bowling and Art Museum.
  • From Library Park to Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
  • The list below includes 362 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterbury, Connecticut, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Bowling and Art Museum.
  • From Library Park to Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
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18.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 595 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 30 acres of land, Avon Valley Show Stables is home to horse riding exhibitions that can be seen year round. The facilities host riding lessons where visitors can schedule a private session with a horse trainer.
18.8 Miles
100% 9 votes
Dog Park Chapel & Union Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Close to downtown, Union Street Dog Park offers lots of open space for pets to run and play. Featuring a section for smaller dogs, it is safe for all breeds. Other park amenities include benches and a doggie drinking fountain.
18.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 38 Birchwood Road, New Milford, CT 6776 MoreLess Info
The Family Tennis Pro is Wayne Keeler, a professional tennis instructor who specializes in tailoring instruction for the entire family. Keeler travels locally to offer lessons at students' local parks, public courts, or even homes.
18.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 96 Foss Hill, Middletown, CT 06459 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
18.9 Miles
95% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the organization that was founded in New Haven in 1882, the Knights of Columbus Museum, opened to the public in 1982. The museum is dedicated to archiving and exhibiting documents and artifacts about the organization's history and works.
18.9 Miles
67% 12 votes
Beaches Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
Home to a salt water lake, West Haven Beaches offers visitors an area for sunbathing and walking at its beach. The beach has a boardwalk with local businesses and benches to sit on.
18.9 Miles
92% 12 votes
National & State Parks 721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457 MoreLess Info
Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
18.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 570 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Located within an historic district, Wooster Square Park provides visitors with a natural green expanse in a quaint downtown setting. The park offers numerous trails and picnic areas, and is noted for the blooming of its cherry trees each Spring.
18.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling 145 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776 MoreLess Info
All ages and experience levels can enjoy bowling at Lore's Lanes. Experience Glow Bowling on Friday and Saturdays, including music videos and song requests. Birthday parties and group rates are available.
18.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 64 Lanesville Road, New Milford, CT 06776 MoreLess Info
Get back to nature with a visit to the serene and spacious Harrybrooke Park. Choose from a number of activities, including walking, bicycling, jogging and picnicking. Fishing is also available.
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