Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Keene

Central Square

Central Square

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Cheshire Children's Museum

Cheshire Children's Museum

Venue with interactive learning exhibits. Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits, themed play rooms & toddler-friendly areas.

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Horatio Colony House Museum

Horatio Colony House Museum

House museum of old New England culture. Old-time New England home with period decor, artwork & a garden, also featuring workshops & events.

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Samuel E. Paul Community Center

Samuel E. Paul Community Center

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The Friendly Farm

The Friendly Farm

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Monadnock State Park

Monadnock State Park

Foot & ski trails at a 3,165-ft. peak. Year-round destination for camping, hiking & Nordic skiing around the 3,165-ft. Mt. Monadnock.

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Rhododendron State Park

Rhododendron State Park

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Adams Park & Playground

Adams Park & Playground

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Jaffrey Public Beach

Jaffrey Public Beach

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The Monadnock Center for History and Culture

The Monadnock Center for History and Culture

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Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center

Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center

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Greenfield State Park

Greenfield State Park

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Miller State Park

Miller State Park

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Pillsbury State Park

Pillsbury State Park

Wooded area with ponds & hiking trails. This scenic park has hiking & biking trails, wildlife, campgrounds & ponds for fishing & boating.

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The Fort at No. 4

The Fort at No. 4

An 18th-century living history museum. This 18th-century fort now serves as a living history museum with exhibits & reenactments.

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Watatic Mountain State Wildlife Area

Watatic Mountain State Wildlife Area

Panoramic vistas & wild animals. Scenic views (including Boston) & diverse wildlife draw crowds to this rugged hiking destination.

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Morningside Flight Park

Morningside Flight Park

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Pollard Mill Falls

Pollard Mill Falls

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Dunn State Park

Dunn State Park

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Moody Park

Moody Park

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Arrowhead Recreation Area

Arrowhead Recreation Area

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Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls

Purgatory Falls - Lower Falls

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Monadnock Park

Monadnock Park

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Escape Factory

Escape Factory

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Claremont Historical Society

Claremont Historical Society

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Dragon Maze Gaming

Dragon Maze Gaming

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Trap Falls

Trap Falls

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Fitchburg Art Museum

Fitchburg Art Museum

Ancient & modern exhibits in many genres. Permanent & visiting exhibits in 4 buildings encompass ancient & modern works in various media.

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Mt Ascutney State Park

Mt Ascutney State Park

Summit trails to sweeping vistas. Park where steep trails through hardwood forests lead to panoramic views from Mt. Ascutney's summit.

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Ponemah Bog

Ponemah Bog

Preserved marshland with wildlife. Lush bog area offering a short trail on wooden boards & a variety of birds, wildflowers & plants.

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American Precision Museum

American Precision Museum

Historical machines & tools on display. The nation's largest collection of historical machines & tools, housed in a former armory.

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Horse Hill Nature Preserve

Horse Hill Nature Preserve

Expansive area with multipurpose trails. Over 560 acres of elevated terrain & wetlands with trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

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Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Home & workspace of a famous sculptor. Visitors can explore the home, studios & gardens of prominent sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

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Wildcat Conservation Area

Wildcat Conservation Area

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Wildcat Falls

Wildcat Falls

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Great River Outfitters & the Path of Life Sculpture Garden

Great River Outfitters & the Path of Life Sculpture Garden

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SEE Science Center

SEE Science Center

Kids' museum with hands-on exhibits. Small science center, popular with kids, offering an array of educational & interactive exhibits.

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Mine Falls Park

Mine Falls Park

Green, waterside 325-acre retreat. Vast, natural riverfront oasis featuring forest trails, sports fields & outdoor activities.

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Greeley Park

Greeley Park

Sizable green space for sports & picnics. 125-acre riverside park with a bandstand, sports fields, picnic facilities & a community garden.

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Reflection Garden & Labyrinth

Reflection Garden & Labyrinth

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Fields Grove

Fields Grove

Neighborhood park for picnics & play. Easygoing community park offering popular amenities, including basketball courts & picnic areas.

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Kids Con New England

Kids Con New England

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Fun World

Fun World

Indoor kids' entertainment center. Family-oriented indoor amusement park with bowling, arcade games & rides such as a roller coaster.

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Benson's Wild Animal Farm Museum & Park Store

Benson's Wild Animal Farm Museum & Park Store

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The Butterfly Place

The Butterfly Place

Indoor garden with butterflies & birds. Regional & tropical butterflies, birds & koi fish housed in an indoor garden with a walking path.

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Colburn Park

Colburn Park

Vibrant grassy place with a bandstand. Town park with a bandstand & lawn seating featuring seasonal events from concerts to movie nights.

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Main Street Museum

Main Street Museum

Offbeat curiosities in an old firehouse. Funky exhibits of art, taxidermy, cultural relics & quirky collectibles in a vintage firehouse.

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