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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Six paintball fields stretch across 50 acres and are monitored by refs to ensure safe paintball excursions
12.3 Miles
89% 19 votes
Lake Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington, CT MoreLess Info
Walking, fishing, kayaking, boating, and sailing are some of the activities to enjoy at Crescent Lake. Next to Richard's Orchard's, picnicking and hunting (during season with permits) areas are open, but open fires, alcohol, and swimming are prohibited.
12.4 Miles
96% 24 votes
National & State Parks 200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
Running along a former canal, Farmington Canal State Park allows visitors to view remnants of the canal bed, locks and retaining walls. The park has a 5.5-mile paved, multiuse trail along with an undeveloped 3.9-mile trail.
12.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
With arenas for various sports games, Quinnipiac University TD Bank Sports Center offers visitors a venue to watch the Quinnipiac Bobcats play at. The first floor is dedicated to hockey games and is fitted with a large indoor ice rink.
13.0 Miles
70% 74 votes
Music Venue 95 S. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT MoreLess Info
Toyota Presents Oakdale Theater is a great venue with a small, intimate atmosphere. The venue hosts talented musicians and offers great concessions, incredible acoustics, and comfortable seating for enjoyable entertainment.
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Sports Facilities/Fields 1018 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6514 MoreLess Info
An indoor sport center with much to offer, the CFC Arena has a bar and grill with flat screen TVs; 60,000 square feet of standard turn for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and more; and classes, camps, and clinics.
13.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 6451 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1907, Gallery 53 is a visual arts facility that is dedicated to cultural enrichment through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. The gallery has a gift shop that has items made by local artists.
13.1 Miles
76% 21 votes
Music Venue 95 S Turnpike Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
Oakdale Theatre is a concert venue that hosts a variety of touring musicians, comedians, and other acts. Attractions have included Broadway touring companies, rock bands, rappers, and D.J.s. The Oakdale Theatre also hosts private events.
13.2 Miles
94% 36 votes
History Museums 3011 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in the potato famine that caused many immigrants to come to America may enjoy what Ireland's Great Hunger Museum has to offer. Affiliated with Quinnipiac University, the museum maintains artwork and archival materials.
13.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Trails 142 E Main St, Room 229, Meriden, CT 06450 MoreLess Info
Meriden Linear Trails is a developing network of linear trails that will connect all parts of the local community through multi-purpose walking and hiking trails. The aim is to provide safe means of non-motorized, recreational transportation around the community.
13.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Haunted Tours 60 N Plains Highway, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
An outdoor haunted attraction, the Trail of Terror features costumed actors and special-effects laden set-pieces that mix a darkly humorous sensibility with ample scares. The trail features a variety of terrains and scenarios.
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