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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28.5 Miles
96% 1800 votes
Bridges 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 MoreLess Info
Covering 85 acres, the Brooklyn Bridge Park has playgrounds, carousels, sport fields and courts, a boathouse, and others. Public events are held in here all around the year, such as such as Art in the Park, Family Volunteer Days, and Fitness sessions.
28.5 Miles
90% 871 votes
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Dumbo

Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, simply called Dumbo, has art galleries, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and others. It was featured in several movies, such as Seinfeld and Vanilla Sky.
28.5 Miles
78% 141 votes
Food Tours Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Some of the most authentic Italian gourmet food is showcased through the Mangia Hoboken! The Hoboken Food & Culture Tour. Guests will walk through the city of Hoboken and get behind-the-scene looks at several prominent eateries while tasting some of their best foods.
28.5 Miles
59% 17 votes
Bowling 714 Summit Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087 MoreLess Info
Housed on three floors, Bowl Rite Lanes offers a large area for bowling and other entertainment attractions. The family-friendly center, home to twenty four bowling lanes, also offers billiards, an arcade, a snack and drink bar and pro shop.
28.5 Miles
89% 148 votes
Movie Theaters 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 MoreLess Info
As a performing arts center, BAM Rose Cinemas hosts a wide range of events to attend, including film screenings, acrobatics, opera, and more. The cinema also has showings for a mix of independent and classic films on its four screens.
28.6 Miles
93% 1736 votes
Botanical Gardens 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 MoreLess Info
Covering 52 acres and attracting around 900,000 visitors each year, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was established in 1911 and now displays over 10,000 species of plants. It is formed by gardens such as the Shakespeare Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Plant Family Collection.
28.6 Miles
92% 1171 votes
History Museums 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238 MoreLess Info
Covering 560,000 square feet and holding an impressive collection of approximately 1.5 million works of art, the Brooklyn Museum is the second largest museum in the state. It includes items from all around the world, the oldest of them dating back to 3,000 years ago.
28.6 Miles
66% 32 votes
Beaches Ocean Ave Between Asbury Ave & Sunset Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
North Beach Asbury Park is an institution, featuring clean beaches, lots of restaurants, bars, clubs, and entertainment venues, and an extensive boardwalk. Visitors can run, stroll, see the sights, or simply relax by the seaside.
28.8 Miles
28% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ 07014 MoreLess Info
Playing the latest releases, AMC Clifton Commons 16 offers movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and digital projection. It shows a mix of blockbuster and independent films. It also has individual kiosks where tickets can be purchased with a touch screen.
28.8 Miles
74% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 409-415 14th Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Bow Tie Cinemas shows new release films on its large movie screens. The movie theater has a concession stand located in the lobby to buy snacks, drinks, candy, and popcorn.
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