Free & Cheap Things to Do in Edison, NJ

  • The list below includes 310 free or cheap things to do in or near Edison, New Jersey, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Trampoline Parks, History Museums, Parks and Mini Golf.
  • From Roosevelt County Park to Thomas Edison County Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Jersey City.
  • The list below includes 310 free or cheap things to do in or near Edison, New Jersey, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Trampoline Parks, History Museums, Parks and Mini Golf.
  • From Roosevelt County Park to Thomas Edison County Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Jersey City.
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Customers play pool at an upscale billiards parlor that also features ping-pong, foosball, chess, and backgammon
2.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
Art Museum 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 MoreLess Info
Zimmerli Art Museum is a teaching museum that features over 60,000 works in its collection. The museum features a variety of educational activities and social opportunities which include lectures, performances, workshops, and classes.
2.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Science Museums 85 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 MoreLess Info
Part of the Rutgers University campus, Rutgers Geology Museum was founded in 1872 by George Cook. The museum offers guided tours and exhibits that include an Egyptian mummy, a dinosaur trackway, a mastodon skeleton and a variety of minerals.
2.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks Memorial Parkway, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 MoreLess Info
Boyd Park is a 20 acre riverside park. The river is suitable for fishing, and there are walking trails and picnic areas available. The park also features a full-size amphitheater and is host to a variety of special events.
2.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Tours Joyce Kilmer Square Park, Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a 2 hour guided walking tour of News Brunswick with Historic Walking Tours of New Brunswick - Day Tours. The sightseeing tour explores a variety of locations including colonial houses, graveyards, and churches.
2.5 Miles
89% 27 votes
Art Museum Hamilton, New Brunswick, NJ MoreLess Info
An art museum with a focus on teaching, the Zimmerli boasts a permanent collection of over 60000 works of art. The museum rotates the works on display, and hosts lectures and performances.
2.5 Miles
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Historic Homes George, New Brunswick, NJ 8901 MoreLess Info
Located along the Raritan River, and looked after by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is the historic Buccleuch Mansion. Built in 1739, the house was once known as The White House Farm for its grand exterior and lush surroundings.
2.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 321 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 8901 MoreLess Info
Located along Raritan River, Buccleuch Park is situated on 78 acres and is home to Buccleuch Mansion. The park also has facilities for cricket, tennis, soccer, basketball and baseball along with a 1.5-mile trail, playground, pavilion and gardens.
2.8 Miles
91% 123 votes
Gardens 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 MoreLess Info
Run through Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the Rutgers Gardens features several distinct gardens and specific plant collections. Educational programs for adults are routinely held as are programs for children to learn about ecology and gardening.
2.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Historic Buildings 5 Memorial Parkway, New Brunswick, NJ 8901 MoreLess Info
A building with meaning and history, the Class of 1914 Boathouse at Rutgers University was a development ever since the founding of the Rutgers Boating Association in 1867. The boathouse, built in 1950 and expanded in 1961, holds up to 20 boats.
4.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 167 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 8872 MoreLess Info
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 21 works side by side with the Coast Guard in a variety of capacities. The flotilla also maintains strong community involvement, and offers eduational programs on boating safety.
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