- 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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Celebrate Caribbean culture at the trio of stages where live performers play reggae, soca, calypso, and afrobeats
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The Bayonne County Park contains a baseball field and a basketball court for those who wish to organize an team sports event. The site also offers views of the water and contains a dog park.
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Laurel Hill Park contains two softball fields and a baseball / soccer turf field for those who wish to play in a team sporting event. The park's picnic tables and gazebo also make it a suitable place for a family or group outing.
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Main Street & Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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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.
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Also known as the Bloomfield Jr. Bengals, the William Foley Football League hosts both football and cheerleading programs for youthful participants. The league offers summer conditioning programs, camps, and alumni programs, as well.
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Delaware & Raritan State Park are two historical state parks in Princeton, New Jersey which people have enjoyed peaceful walks alongside the canals. Other activities such as biking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
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A 60-lane bowling facility, Hudson Bayonne Lanes offers both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a full service bar and grill, arcade game machines and a private event room.
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The AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20 is a full-featured modern cinemaplex offering first-run movies in a modern setting. This location also has a dedicated IMAX theater, as well as equipment capable of showing the latest 3D-enabled films.
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651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Loews Cineplex At Jersey Gardens is a 20 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and the IMAX experience. The theater airs mainstream, independent, and 3D films, and is available to host parties and special events.
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A dance club with a Latin flair, Club Malibu offers a diverse selection of music and styles to its clientele. It features a variety of visiting DJs, and is available for parties.
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Home to two swimming pools, Nishuane Park is situated on 17.66 acres and features fields and courts for tennis, basketball, softball and football. It also provides a wooded area, a children's playground, restroom facilities and a stage.