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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23.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
History Museums 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 MoreLess Info
Housed in the longest continually active synagogue in Newark, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is devoted to preserving Jewish heritage and history and to showcasing works by Jewish artists and creators. They feature permanent and traveling exhibits.
23.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks Route 24, 1/2 mile west of Route 206, Chester, NJ MoreLess Info
Known as the busiest park in the township, Chubb Park offers over 85 acres of sports and leisure amenities. The park includes multiple picnic areas, a tennis court, multiple athletic fields, children's playground, ice rink and nature pond and more.
23.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bowling 45 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ 8628 MoreLess Info
A small and inexpensive bowling experience, Curtis Lanes has the amenities that the old school bowling fan needs for a fun time. The lanes are well kept and the balls are good.
23.9 Miles
74% 289 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Jackson, NJ MoreLess Info
One of the most popular attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure is the Six Flags Safari. It allows guests to have the experience of a real African safari in an open-air jeep that gives panoramic views of both the animals and scenery.
24.0 Miles
95% 576 votes
National & State Parks Main Street & Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
With a collection of over 300,000 items, the Thomas Edison National Historical Park contains the home and laboratory of Thomas Edison. The park chronicles Edison's sixty-year career as a businessperson and inventor.
24.1 Miles
93% 14 votes
Shopping Districts 270 Route 206 South, Chester, NJ 07930 MoreLess Info
The Streets of Chester Shopping Center offers a variety of shops to choose from, as well as a great place to walk and browse through the many bargains. Store categories include cosmetics, fashion, stationary, jewelry, health, and more.
24.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Music Venue Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ 7052 MoreLess Info
As an outdoor facility, Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center hosts a wide range of traveling and performing arts acts. The center hosts music festivals for blues music and the Renaissance Faire.
24.2 Miles
79% 19 votes
Fishing Municipal Pier, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 08872 MoreLess Info
The attraction known as The Capt. Dave is actually a 50-foot, custom-built charter boat. Fishing tours make up the bulk of the boat's purpose, but it can also be chartered for a simple boating escape for those who wish to relax on the water.
24.3 Miles
92% 24 votes
Parks 66 Route 513, Chester, NJ MoreLess Info
Situated on 560 acres, Black River County Park is home to Bamboo Brook Education Center, Willowwood Arboretum, Cooper Mill and the Elizabeth Kay Environmental Center. It features 9.2 miles of hiking trails and can be used for fishing and birding.
24.3 Miles
73% 60 votes
Farmers Markets 8 State Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930 MoreLess Info
Fresh produce, seasonal plants, tailgate markets, and baked goods are available at the Stony Hill Gardens & Farm Market. A Maze Fun Park also allows children and families to explore corn mazes, rope mazes, and gemstone mining in addition to picking their own pumpkins, apples, and Christmas trees.
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