Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elizabeth, NJ

  • The list below includes 540 free or cheap things to do in or near Elizabeth, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs, Art Gallery and Parks.
  • From Warinanco Park to Mon River Arts, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elizabeth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 540 free or cheap things to do in or near Elizabeth, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs, Art Gallery and Parks.
  • From Warinanco Park to Mon River Arts, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elizabeth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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16.3 Miles
91% 666 votes
Specialty Museums 3601 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
The American Museum of the Moving Image is the only institution in the United States that is exclusively focused on the technology, art, and history of television, movies, and video. Screenings of award-winning films are regularly shown at the museum as well.
16.3 Miles
91% 289 votes
Colleges & Universities 116th Street, New York City, NY 10027 MoreLess Info
One of the most famous higher education institutions in the United States, Columbia University features a variety of exhibitions and archival materials at its library. The location's athletic programs include football, baseball, and men's and women's basketball.
16.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 46 Lidgerwood Parkway, Morristown, NJ 7960 MoreLess Info
A sports complex, Lidgerwood Park features baseball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park has open fields suitable for soccer and football, a two-sided backboard for tennis practice, a children's playground and picnic facilities.
16.3 Miles
53% 197 votes
Movie Theaters 35-30 38th Street, Astoria, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Operated by the prestigious Regal Entertainment Group, UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 is a theater that shows the latest blockbuster titles. The movie theater features state of the art digital surround sound, comfortable seating and a full service snack bar. 
16.4 Miles
44% 9 votes
Playgrounds 34-17 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2011, Kids Playhouse is a playground facility that was voted 'Best Indoor Playground' by the New York Magazine. The facility specializes in birthday party hosting, offering a variety of private party packages for guests to choose from.
16.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Beaches Beach 227th Street, Queens, NY 11697 MoreLess Info
A part of the larger Gateway National Recreation Area, Breezy Point Tip features a pristine and scenic beach that offers fishing for striped bass, flounder, and blue fish. It is also a prime bird watching spot.
16.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Batting Cages 2814 14th Street, Astoria, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Home to wide hitting cages and on site-batting coaches, Prime Time Baseball Complex offers the sports enthusiast time up to bat. The center's cages can be rented by the half hour and the complex also offers Zumba classes.
16.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 21st St & 30th Avenue, Queens, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Van Alst Playground has numerous amenities including several basketball courts, two jungle gyms, swings, sitting areas with benches and game tables, and a flagpole flying numerous flags. The area is draped with London plane trees.
16.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 199 W Franklin Street, Hackensack, NJ 7601 MoreLess Info
People from all over New Jersey flock to Columbus Park for its annual Columbus Day celebration. The park features a new walking track, tennis court, roller skating rink, baseball field, basketball court, and statue of its namesake.
16.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds Queens, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Hoyt Playground currently holds basketball and handball courts, swings for tots and older children and play equipment with safety surfacing. There is also a flagpole with a yardarm, sitting areas with benches, camel and elephant play sculptures and game tables.
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