Free & Cheap Things to Do in Long Island City, NY

  • The list below includes 623 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island City, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Gantry Plaza State Park to Hunter's Point South Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 623 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island City, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
  • From Gantry Plaza State Park to Hunter's Point South Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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10.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 503 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1937, the Teaneck Cinemas provides moviegoers the opportunity to view a variety of different films. The auditoriums in the cinema includes rocking high-backed seats, eight channels of premium digital sound, and screens capable of showing 3-D movies.
10.8 Miles
90% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas West Pond, Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11693 MoreLess Info
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a bird sanctuary with more than 330 avian species living over a variety of habitats, along with other native wildlife. They offer many ranger-led programs such as sunset tours, hikes, and boat trips.
10.9 Miles
57% 35 votes
Horseback Riding 9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Serving as a full service equestrian facility, the Bronx Equestrian Center allows for both Western and English riding styles. The center features standard trail rides, pony rides, hay wagon rides, and carriage rentals for weddings.
11.0 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Featuring animal statues like dolphins, Hawkins Park is a small neighborhood park with benches, a WWII memorial, and a fountain. During the spring season, visitors can see local flowers blooming in the park.
11.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Little Neck Parkway & 42nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11363 MoreLess Info
Named after Admiral David Porter of the Civil War, Admiral Park is a historic public park that offers a number of facilities for public recreational use. Handball and basketball courts, playgrounds, and a spray shower are among the facilities available.
11.2 Miles
89% 103 votes
Parks Bronx, NY MoreLess Info
Covering 1,146 acres, the Van Cortlandt Park has amenities for the entire family to enjoy: barbeque areas, playgrounds, sport courts and fields, as well as 6.75 miles of trails. It is popular among birdwatchers, with approximately 54 bird species to be spotted in here.
11.2 Miles
63% 38 votes
Parks Newark, NJ MoreLess Info
A 6-acre park, Military Park has fitness activities including Yoga, Zumba and cardio classes as well as an entertainment area featuring music and dancing. There are also play areas for children, a farmers market and a games area.
11.2 Miles
64% 47 votes
Music Venue 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 MoreLess Info
Showcasing a variety of rock bands, Mexicali Live offers live music and dining. In addition to the tables near the stage, there is a seating area upstairs. The venue serves Mexican food and has a large variety of beers.
11.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Playgrounds Palisade Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666 MoreLess Info
Votee Park contains a wide-variety of amenities for the community to enjoy. Such amenities include football, baseball, and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a work out area, as well as several picnic spots.
11.2 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks Victory Blvd, Clove Rd., Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 MoreLess Info
Situated on 209 acres, Silver Lake Park features an 18-hole golf course, basketball and tennis courts and fields for baseball, soccer and football. The park provides children's playgrounds, spray showers, benches, picnic areas and paved trails.
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