Free & Cheap Things to Do in Brooklyn, NY

  • The list below includes 596 free or cheap things to do in or near Brooklyn, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Neighborhoods, Bridges and Breweries.
  • From Green-Wood Cemetery to Brooklyn Bridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brooklyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 596 free or cheap things to do in or near Brooklyn, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Neighborhoods, Bridges and Breweries.
  • From Green-Wood Cemetery to Brooklyn Bridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brooklyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
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Creative event space is available to showcase art, photography, fashion, or music projects that help to inspire imagination in others
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67% 6 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 34th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
Rainey Park has several walkways, biking paths, basketball courts, and a soccer field. The park is also known for the unique views it gives of the East River and Roosevelt Island, which can be viewed from the benches.
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33% 3 votes
Playgrounds 30th Rd & 46th Street, Queens, NY 11103 MoreLess Info
The Astoria Heights Playground features a variety of attractions, including an array of fitness equipment, handball courts, and playgrounds for kids with climbing structures, slides, and swings. The park also has bathrooms and a swimming pool.
6.1 Miles
90% 178 votes
Specialty Museums 9 - 01 33rd Rd, Long Island City, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the Noguchi Museum features 13 galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. In here there are exhibited 297 of his works, making this the largest collection of these artist's works.
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46% 28 votes
Dance Clubs 268 West 47th St., New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
At Copacabana, visitors will have the opportunity to eat a variety of seafood dishes and dance to Latin music. The location also offers visitors the opportunity to schedule both birthday and bachelorette parties.
6.1 Miles
87% 1355 votes
Specialty Shops 767 Fifth Ave, New York City, NY 10153 MoreLess Info
FAO Schwarz holds the title of being the oldest toy store in the United States. Visitors of this site will not only be able to purchase goods, but will also be able to enjoy a large piano and magic shows or receive a face painting or glitter tattoos.
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53% 3883 votes
Bus Tours 777 8th Avenue, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The best way to discover New York City is by touring with Gray Line New York Sightseeing on one of their double decker buses. Since 1926, Gray Line has been treating guests to the sights and sounds of the big city.
6.1 Miles
81% 118 votes
Cooking Classes 95 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Operating out of Carlo's Bake Shop, Carlo's Bakery Classes allows guests to learn how to bake, decorate, and otherwise prepare their own culinary masterpieces. The company hosts parties for groups, as well.
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90% 21 votes
Parks 401 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Frank Sinatra Park offers incredible views of New York City and the Hudson River, and is a destination for people to picnic, take kids to play, walk their dog or relax. There are also athletic fields and a jogging path.
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100% 19 votes
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Pier C

Parks 220 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
With a walking path that goes over the river, Pier C is a park with a playground, fishing pier, and promenade. The park has benches and grassy areas for visitors to sit and enjoy the view of New York City.
6.1 Miles
100% 18 votes
Parks 281 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood park with areas for dogs, playgrounds, walking paths, and a number of other amenities, Van Vorst Park hosts a variety of community events, including Shakespeare in the Park and other performances.
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