- 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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12.6 Miles
65%
196 votes
32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11106
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The only area in metropolitan New York where artists can exhibit large scale sculptures or installations, the Socrates Sculpture Park is also the place where live performances are held, and various public events are organized. In there are also gardens which can be visited.
12.6 Miles
A not for profit organization devoted to providing kids with opportunities to participate in the arts, Arts for Kids Inc offers a wide variety of workshops, lessons, and other educational programs.
12.6 Miles
48%
21 votes
32-23 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
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At YMCA of Long Island City, members can enjoy a swimming pool, sauna, basketball court, indoor running track, tennis courts, gym and a cardio room. They also have instruction classes for all ages.
12.7 Miles
Featuring a gravel surface, Fort Lee Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park offers drinking water, park benches, a fire hydrant and dog tunnels.
12.8 Miles
Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a nature conservancy dedicated to protecting the environment of the Teaneck Creek watershed. Visitors can expect to find several EcoArt installations and a variety of wildlife while walking on one of the park's walking trails.
12.8 Miles
Puffin Cultural Forum is a gallery and performance space that strives to bring thoughtful, socially-relevant, and provocative arts programming to the wider community. They serve as a resource offering arts workshops, guided gallery tours, art exhibitions and theater presentations.
13.0 Miles
Hoyt Playground currently holds basketball and handball courts, swings for tots and older children and play equipment with safety surfacing. There is also a flagpole with a yardarm, sitting areas with benches, camel and elephant play sculptures and game tables.
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Home to wide hitting cages and on site-batting coaches, Prime Time Baseball Complex offers the sports enthusiast time up to bat. The center's cages can be rented by the half hour and the complex also offers Zumba classes.
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Van Alst Playground has numerous amenities including several basketball courts, two jungle gyms, swings, sitting areas with benches and game tables, and a flagpole flying numerous flags. The area is draped with London plane trees.
13.1 Miles
91%
666 votes
3601 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
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The American Museum of the Moving Image is the only institution in the United States that is exclusively focused on the technology, art, and history of television, movies, and video. Screenings of award-winning films are regularly shown at the museum as well.