Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lakewood, NJ

  • The list below includes 140 free or cheap things to do in or near Lakewood, New Jersey, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From Lakewood Pine Park to The Lakewood Blueclaws Professional Baseball Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lakewood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Point Pleasant Beach, Asbury Park, Toms River and Atlantic Highlands.
  • The list below includes 140 free or cheap things to do in or near Lakewood, New Jersey, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From Lakewood Pine Park to The Lakewood Blueclaws Professional Baseball Club, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lakewood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Point Pleasant Beach, Asbury Park, Toms River and Atlantic Highlands.
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29.8 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.
29.9 Miles
98% 537 votes
Colleges & Universities Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 MoreLess Info
Since 1746, students have received their education at Princeton University, originally known as the College of New Jersey. Princeton, an Ivy League school, has the largest university endowment in the world.
29.9 Miles
98% 446 votes
Art Gallery McCormick Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 MoreLess Info
Since 1882, the Princeton University Art Museum has been collecting works of art from throughout the world. That collection now includes over 72,000 works including Greek and Roman antiquities, Medieval and Western European sculptures and paintings, Renaissance art, and Chinese calligraphy.
30.0 Miles
100% 15 votes
Cooking Classes 974 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 MoreLess Info
Plan your next dinner party, shower, or team-building exercise at Ezekiel's Table. You and your guests will learn new culinary skills while preparing a gourmet meal, then enjoying it in a grand, 300-year old farmhouse.
30.1 Miles
28% 54 votes
Movie Theaters 17 Route 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08902 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews New Brunswick 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers arcade games, an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, theater rentals and a snack bar with food and drinks.
30.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks Mill Rd & Patrol Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Thomas Edison County Park is a 161 acre park and sports complex. Attractions include 16 lighted tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, 4 soccer fields, a track, and running paths.
30.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Music Venue Princeton, NJ 08540 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of Princeton University, the Richardson Auditorium is a performing arts venue host to a number of events throughout the year. Orchestra performances, concerts, and other festivals are among these events.
30.1 Miles
97% 31 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 20 Ellis Street, Staten Island, NY 10307 MoreLess Info
Pinot's Palette Staten Island offers a paint, drink experience. Patrons will create any number of festive, whimsical and beautiful paintings while sipping on their favorite wine or beer from Pinot’s Palette’s bar and no art experience is required.
30.2 Miles
98% 525 votes
Walking Tours 116 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 MoreLess Info
Princeton Tour Company offers many tours to share local folklore about the Princeton community, including its famous citizens like Albert Einstein, T.S. Elion, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Oppenheimer, and many U.S. Presidents. The company also offers step-on guides for bus tours.
30.2 Miles
95% 19 votes
Children's Play Area Lovers Lane, Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
Seventeen-acre Marquan Park features woodlands, forest glades and open park land, and is known for its arboretum which contains 200 different tree species. Guest can view nature from the walking paths or enjoy it from the picnic and playground areas.
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