Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, NJ

  • 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.
  • 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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15.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 151 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Overlooking a lake, Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink is used for winter ice skating and for roller skating in the warmer months. The facility offers party and event hosting, skating lessons and a cafe with food and drinks.
15.5 Miles
87% 259 votes
Botanical Gardens 53 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is a free 127-acre garden that includes the Barkman Vegetable Garden, the Watnong Rock Garden, the Vera Scherer Special Needs Garden, and the Branching Out Garden. Among things that visitors see at the arboretum are fountains, gazebos, woodlands, open fields, and groves of flowering …
15.5 Miles
94% 50 votes
History Museums Edison Park, Edison, NJ MoreLess Info
Offering a guided tour and demonstrations, Thomas Edison Museum has two rooms featuring artifacts and exhibits related to Edison's inventions. The museum offers a model of Edison's laboratory, early inventions, photographs and other artifacts.
15.5 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 525 US Hwy 9 N, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 MoreLess Info
Majestic Lanes is a family owned bowling center. They offer leagues for all ages and abilities. Majestic Lanes hosts party, celebration, team building, or other event. They also host kid's parties.
15.5 Miles
- 2 votes
Specialty Shops 55 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Sogreen Yogurt Menlo Park is a frozen yogurt restaurant that offers plain tart yogurt as well as a changing array of daily flavors. It also offers a wide variety of toppings.
15.5 Miles
97% 31 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 20 Ellis Street, Staten Island, NY 10307 MoreLess Info
Pinot's Palette Staten Island offers a paint, drink experience. Patrons will create any number of festive, whimsical and beautiful paintings while sipping on their favorite wine or beer from Pinot’s Palette’s bar and no art experience is required.
15.6 Miles
81% 57 votes
Bay Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Sheepshead Bay is located between the mainland of Brooklyn and Coney Island. Visitors of this location can charter boats for fishing and partying or visit one of the location's restaurants.
15.6 Miles
60% 20 votes
Farms & Ranches 440 S Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
Seaton Hackney Stables is an equestrian facility offering a large variety of services for horses and their owners to enjoy. Riding lessons, birthday party hosting, and summer riding camps are among the services available at the stables.
15.6 Miles
60% 15 votes
Parks Jamaica Ave at Highland Blvd, Queens, NY 11208 MoreLess Info
Offering views of the Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Park is a leisure park that is situated next to the Atlantic Ocean. The park has a paved pathway that can be utilized for running, walking, or biking.
15.7 Miles
92% 37 votes
Mini Golf 49 E. Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 MoreLess Info
Consisting of an indoor facility lit with black light, Monster Mini Golf offers a horror themed course with a variety of monster sculptures. Visitors can have their birthday parties there and receive a guided tour of the course.
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