- 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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Hand-picked Freddie Mercury sound-alike covers dozens of his beloved songs, including “Somebody to Love”
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At the Sirius Dog Parks, pet owners can let their dogs play on exercise ramps or drink water from the fountain. The location also contains shaded areas and replica fire hydrants.
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Bayonne's Classic Skate Shop carries a wide range of skateboarding equipment, apparel, accessories, and memorabilia, as well as a variety of boards. The shop holds frequent sales and offers a variety of specials.
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Tucked behind an art storage warehouse lies Mana Contemporary. This inspiring space houses many galleries and artist studios where visitors can watch the artists at work. The center offers three tours a day on weekdays.
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51 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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The large Tear Drop Memorial - 911 Monument serves as an artistic reminder of the pain caused by the attacks on the Twin Towers. The monument is made of a rendering of the Twin Towers themselves with a reflective tear drop between them and the granite name plates of victims.
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Indoor karting permits guests at the Pole Position Raceway to experience speed, fun, and safety. The high-performance karts can reach 45 mph while junior karts are available for kids who wish to race.
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With a mission to perpetuate the 'art of American entertainment', the Lowe's Jersey Theater offers classic films and live entertainment. They also feature a Theatre Pipe Organ that can mimic virtually any form of music from show tunes to jazz.
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Billing itself as 'NJ's Vegas,' 4Sixty6 is a Las Vegas-style night club that features dancing, live music, disc jockeys, parties, and special events. The club also has a full service restaurant.
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495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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One of the few movie dining experience in New Jersey is offered at the AMC Dine-In Theatres Essex Green 9. Guests are able to view first-run Hollywood movies while having the ability to have food and drinks brought to them while in the theater.
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The Big Apple Sports Palace is a sports bar and restaurant where patrons can catch their favorite games on 30 televisions including 6 large screens. They also have a tiki bar and often host live entertainment including music.
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The Wellmont Theater
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5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
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The Wellmont Theater is a mid-sized, old-school concert venue with stadium style seating which books many big musical acts and comedy shows. They serve a wide variety of beers including IPAs.