Free Things to Do in Connecticut for Families

When you have a family you need free things to do with them to help you save money and stretch your budget. This website is a resource to help you find free things to do in Connecticut from free family activities, free outdoor events, free museums, free parks, and other free things to help save your family money. Having fun with your family shouldn't cost a lot so check out these free things to do in Connecticut for families.

Free Things To Do in East Haddam, Connecticut

GILLETTE CASTLE
www.friendsofgillettecastle.org

67 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
860-526-2336

This castle was built in the early 1900's by famous actor William Gillette, best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. You can tour the castle for free, see the secret passages, hidden compartments and beautiful wood and stonework throughout the castle. The castle also has an observation deck, hiking trails and picnic areas. Bring a picnic lunch for a free day of fun.

Free Things To Do in Groton, Connecticut

SUBMARINE FORCE MUSEUM
www.submarinemuseum.com

One Chrystal Lake Road
Groton, Connecticut 06340
Toll-Free: 1-800-343-0079
Local: 860-694-3174

The Submarine Force Museum, located on the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut, maintains the world's finest collection of submarine artifacts. It is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy, and as such is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs relating to U.S. Submarine Force history. The museum traces the development of the "Silent Service" from David Bushnell's Turtle, used in the Revolutionary War, to the Ohio and Virginia class submarines.

The museum is open free of charge. Large groups are encouraged to call ahead.

Need more information? Find out more on the FAQ page.

Free Things To Do in Mystic, Connecticut

B.F. CLYDE'S CIDER MILL
www.bfclydescidermill.com

129 North Stonington Road
Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-3354

The last steam powered cider mill in New England run by the family since the late 1800s. They make fresh cider during the fall. This is a free family thing to do in Connecticut.

OLDE MYSTIC VILLAGE
www.oldmysticvillage.com

Exit 90 off I-95
Mystic, Connecticut
860-536-4941

Enjoy a free walk through beautiful Olde Mystic Village. Stop at the duck pond, listen to the band play in the gazebo on Sundays in the Summertime or shop in any of the unique stores for souvenirs, candy at the general store, watch a movie at the movie theater, pick up some baked good, clothes, toys, kites, and more There are over 60 shops located in Old Mystic Village offering a wide array of items. The Village also has a couple of restaurants and is adjacent to the Mystic Aquarium.

DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER
www.dpnc.org

109 Pequotsepos Road
P.O. Box 122
Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-1216

With over 300 acres of preserved land and 8 miles of walking, hiking and bird watching trails the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Cneter is another free family fun day waiting to happen. The center has a wildlife sanctuary, a natural history museum with interactive exhibits, bird nest and egg collections, live birds or prey, frogs and turtles.

Free Things To Do in New London, Connecticut

U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY
www.cga.edu

The Coast Guard Academy is open to the public and offers free self-guided tours of the facilities and the Eagle.

Need more information? Visit the FAQ page.

Free Things To Do in Norwalk, Connecticut

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN
www.steppingstonesmuseum.org

Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
203-899-0606

The museum offers free admission on the last Thursday of every month from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

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