- The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
- From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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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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Offering exceptional views of the Lower Manhattan skyline is J. Owen Grundy Park. The family friendly park offers a waterfront promenade, picnic areas, gaming tables and historic lighting and architecture. The park also hosts many annual events including Summer Dancefest.
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The Union City PAC, or Performing Arts Center, hosts a wide variety of concerts, plays, dance performances, and other arts events throughout the year. The arts center first opened in 2009.
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East Hills Park is a recreational park for dogs that has two separate small and large dog areas. The park has a drinking fountain in each dog run, poop bags, shade, fencing, and lawn furniture to sit on.
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United Artists Theatre plays the latest movies with digital projection in their stadium seating theaters. Their tickets can be purchased online and presented at the theater in printed or mobile form.
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Featuring a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, Bridge Gardens is open to the public. Along with a park like setting, it further serves as an outdoor classroom for students interested in learning about horticulture and gardening.
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Directly overlooking the NYC skyline, Pier A Park is a public park which is host to many different events and activities. These include stargazing from the park's lawn, concerts, outdoor movies, and viewing of the skyline.
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Frank Sinatra Park offers incredible views of New York City and the Hudson River, and is a destination for people to picnic, take kids to play, walk their dog or relax. There are also athletic fields and a jogging path.
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A movie theater featuring six screens, Allwood Cinemas 6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. It provides reclining chairs, a party room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Visitors can a enjoy a neighborhood park with lots of trees and natural scenery at Anderson Park. The park is suitable for walking, running, playing sports, dog walking, sunbathing, and having picnics.