Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Brunswick, NJ

  • The list below includes 274 free or cheap things to do in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Rutgers Gardens to Monument Square Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Brunswick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Edison.
  • The list below includes 274 free or cheap things to do in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Rutgers Gardens to Monument Square Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Brunswick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Edison.
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22.9 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.
22.9 Miles
43% 7 votes
History Museums 52 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
A privately owned, non-profit museum dedicated to the history of New Jersey and the surrounding areas, The New Jersey Historical Society was founded in 1845. The Society maintains extensive archives and collections of historic artifacts.
22.9 Miles
95% 104 votes
Farmers Markets Spruce Street, Trenton, NJ 08648 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy fresh produce delivered daily from nine local farms at the Trenton Farmers Market. The market also offers a variety of foods from 40 different local businesses including meats, dairy, and fresh baked goods.
23.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Arts Centers Beaufort Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 MoreLess Info
The 42-acre Riker Hill Art Park is a recreational park that was a former US Nike missile-tracking base in the 1950s. The park is a self supporting park with art studios that contain artwork from local artists.
23.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 200 Pottersville Road, Chester, NJ MoreLess Info
Spanning 223-acres of land, the Kay Environmental Center is a leisure park that features numerous gardens, a visitors center, trails, and restrooms. The park also has meeting rooms that are available for gatherings or events.
23.1 Miles
93% 220 votes
Art Museum 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
Art and science combine at the Newark Museum through numerous art history, modern art, and scientific exhibits. The site also features a planetarium with regular shows and interactive children's programming through the entire museum.
23.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 1200 Kuser Road, Trenton, NJ 08619 MoreLess Info
Hamilton Lanes is the traditional bowling experience that seems to be a thing of the past in most areas. Inexpensive and fun, Hamilton Lanes is a great place for a night of bowling or hanging out in the lounge.
23.1 Miles
29% 17 votes
Bowling 1 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 MoreLess Info
A 60-lane bowling facility, Hudson Bayonne Lanes offers both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a full service bar and grill, arcade game machines and a private event room.
23.2 Miles
75% 16 votes
Libraries 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07101 MoreLess Info
Newark Public Library offers a collection of materials and programs of interest to educate, inform, enrich and entertain the citizens of the Newark Community. They also created the Teen Spot to offer space, library services and materials for area teenagers.
23.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105 MoreLess Info
The Ironbound Recreation Cntr is a facility offering a number of amenities and facilities for its visitors to enjoy. Several pools, a workout room, and an ice skating rink are among the facilities inside the center.
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