Free & Cheap Things to Do in New York City, NY

  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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14.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Mini Golf 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Popular during the warmer months of the year, Essex County Parks Safari Mini Golf is an African-safari-themed mini-golf course featuring a unique 19-hole course. In addition to public mini-golf, visitors also commonly enjoy hosting birthday parties at the course.
14.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Entrance Off Village Cir E, Paramus, NJ 7652 MoreLess Info
A wooded area, Besen Park features grass fields that can be used for picnics and open field sports like baseball, soccer and football. The park also has a children's playground with swings, a play structure and an obstacle course.
15.0 Miles
56% 9 votes
Bowling 741 N Stiles Street, Linden, NJ 07036 MoreLess Info
Family-friendly bowling center Linden Lanes offers a wide array of amenities and party packages. The twenty-four lane bowling alley also offers an arcade, full service pro shop, café and sports bar.
15.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Soccer Field 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 7052 MoreLess Info
With 50,000 square feet dedicated to soccer, Soccer Palace offers visitors a variety of indoor and outdoor soccer fields. The indoor fields have artificial turf and host open play sessions every day of the week.
15.0 Miles
4% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 750 W Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY 11581 MoreLess Info
Over ten individual auditoriums are available within the Sunrise Multiplex Cinemas. Offering first-run Hollywood films, the movie theater features select showing in 3D when it is available along with a full concession stand.
15.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Rahway Avenue, Union, NJ 7083 MoreLess Info
Weber Park features a variety of sport-related facilities like tennis courts, handball courts, and basketball courts. Other sections of the park include a children's playground with multiple pieces of equipment and an in-line skating rink.
15.1 Miles
32% 50 votes
Beaches Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
Orchard Beach is a 115 acre beach originally nicknamed 'The Riviera of New York.' The beach spans 1.1 miles and features a hexagonal promenade, central pavilion, food carts and snack bars, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
15.2 Miles
80% 92 votes
Historic Sites Bronx, NY MoreLess Info
Corn mazes, petting zoos, and hay rides await the visitors of Queens County Farm Museum. The farm covers 47 acres and was established in 1697, and includes the historic farm building, greenhouses, planting fields, an orchard, and gardens. Special programs are available all around the years, such as Wildlife Wee…
15.2 Miles
93% 41 votes
Paddleboarding Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Located at the Orange Reservoir, Paddle Boating & Picnic Pavilion represents a return of the reservoir to public use. Visitors can rent paddle boats, or host picnics or other events in the 30 by 60 foot pavilion.
15.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2441A US Hwy 22 W, Union, NJ 07083 MoreLess Info
Union Sports Arena boasts the full list of indoor ice rink options, from public skating to competitive hockey. They also have an indoor soccer field, cafe, summer camps, learn to skate, and private lesson programs.
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