- 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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The hip-hop funk group that came out with “Poison” is back 27 years later to sing songs off their fourth studio album Three Stripes
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Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
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A family focused roller skating rink and entertainment center, Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center hosts open skating sessions as well as birthday parties and other special events. The rink also features an arcade and cafe.
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The John F Kennedy Recreation Center is a community center that features an Olympic sized pool, men and women weight rooms, basketball courts, children's recreation area, gymnasium, meeting space, sauna and game room.
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With New Jersey Tap Ensemble, visitors can watch professional tap dancers perform rhythm tap, a form of dance using foot percussion. The company also has an outreach program where visitors can learn how to tap dance with experienced performers.
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The Watsessing Park Dog Run is a local dog park that features a number of amenities for visitors and their pets to enjoy. The dog run features separate areas for small and large dogs as well as dog water fountains.
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Having recently converted their projectors from standard to digital, Hudson Mall Cinemas plays the newest movie releases. Their tickets are $5 every day under 5 p.m. They also have an air hockey table.
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Situated on nearly 275 acres, Lincoln Park features fields for soccer, football and baseball as well as courts for basketball, tennis and handball. The park also has playgrounds, walking areas, picnic facilities and a fishing lake.
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The Historical Society of Bloomfield was incorporated in 1966 and its purpose is to collect memorabilia commemorating the history of the town, as well as preserve historic buildings, monuments and markers. A museum is located in the Children's Library.
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John F Kennedy Blvd W, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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At the Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski Park, visitors can go walking on a natural trail or ride on a bike path. The location serves as a sanctuary for birds, providing wildlife viewing opportunities to its visitors.
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211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
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There are 20,000 square feet of displays at the Laboratory Complex at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Visitors can see a 20-minute introductory film, a silent movie from 1903, the three floors fo the Main Laboratory Building, and the Chemistry Lab.
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1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 7083
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Once home to William Livingston, a signer of the Constitution, the Liberty Hall Museum displays artifacts and offers guided tours. Among the items at the museum are letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and antique furniture and ceramics.