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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Green Apron Kitchen offers fun and engaging cooking classes that encourage kids to be creative while learning to cook from scratch
1.8 Miles
89% 148 votes
Movie Theaters 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 MoreLess Info
As a performing arts center, BAM Rose Cinemas hosts a wide range of events to attend, including film screenings, acrobatics, opera, and more. The cinema also has showings for a mix of independent and classic films on its four screens.
2.4 Miles
76% 855 votes
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Barcade

Sports Bars 388 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 MoreLess Info
Melding together a bar and arcade, Barcade attracts adults looking to revisit the games of their childhood. They have a wide selection of local craft and tap beers, and old school games at $0.25 a pop.
2.7 Miles
69% 202 votes
Movie Theaters 265 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 MoreLess Info
An independently owned local movie theater located in a historic building, Cobble Hill Cinemas shows a variety of newly released Hollywood films, as well as some classics and art house films. The theater offers party rentals, as well.
2.7 Miles
13% 214 votes
Movie Theaters 106 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regal Cinemas movie theater chain, the UA Court Street Stadium 12 & RPX, Regal Cinemas is a movie theater multiplex with twelve auditoriums. The theater shows mostly newly released Hollywood films.
2.2 Miles
15% 257 votes
Movie Theaters 188 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY 11215 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with nine screens, Pavilion Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater also offers reclining chairs, 3D movies, a game area and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
3.3 Miles
60% 15 votes
Parks Jamaica Ave at Highland Blvd, Queens, NY 11208 MoreLess Info
Offering views of the Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Park is a leisure park that is situated next to the Atlantic Ocean. The park has a paved pathway that can be utilized for running, walking, or biking.
3.4 Miles
94% 35 votes
Farms & Ranches Red Hook, NY MoreLess Info
Locals enjoy Greig Farm for the ability to pick their own produce. The farm offers memberships for those who visit regularly and host holiday events throughout the year including pumpkin picking and summer berry picking.
3.6 Miles
73% 661 votes
Historic Sites Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17, New York City, NY 10038 MoreLess Info
At the South Street Seaport, guests will be able to shop at stores ranging from Abercrombie and Fitch and Studio Manhattan to Local Charm and Rialto Jean Project. Visitors of this site can also dine at establishments such as Eddie's Pizza and Carl's Steaks.
3.7 Miles
87% 97 votes
Historic Sites New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Lower East Side of Manhattan is known for its upscale boutiques and dining establishments along Clinton Street. The location's other notable landmarks include La Plaza Cultural and music venues such as C-Squat and the Bowery Ballroom.
3.7 Miles
93% 4348 votes
Specialty Museums 103 Orchard Street, New York City, NY 10002 MoreLess Info
Located in an actual tenement building, the Tenement Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history surrounding the immigrant experience along the Lower East Side of New York City. The Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
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