- 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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The primary features of Filley Park revolve around a brook, a pond, and an island that is set against a naturally wooded hillside. Newer aspects of the park include an arboretum, a rain garden, and natural playgrounds.
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With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
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Winston, Connecticut is home to the Gilson Cinema & Cafe. This small theater plays a small number of new releases. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended for shows on Friday and Saturday.
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Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
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721 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford, CT
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Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
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A contemporary artist who paints in the Impressionist style, Catherine M Elliott maintains a gallery of paintings and prints. Elliott paints outdoors, and captures conditions of light and of atmosphere in her work.
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The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
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2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 6033
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With hours each day of the week, the Welles-Turner Memorial Library is a resource for books, music, and movies for all ages. The library hosts special events and readings for specific audiences, book clubs, and Internet resources for public use.
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With classes for both adults and children, Bloomfield Tennis Club provides visitors of all skill levels with three hard courts and two Har-Tru courts. The club allows non-members to play on its courts up to two times a month.
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Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.