- 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 Triple C Ranch, located in the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area is a rescue farm that is home to a number of chickens, goats, ducks, a pony, ram, and a pot belly pig. Classes and a gardening club are also available.
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Constructed in 1973, the William G. Mennen Sports Arena is an ice skating facility that hosts public skating hours as well as a variety of classes, ranging from hockey to ballet techniques for figure skaters.
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As a historical site in the Revolutionary War, Morristown National Historical Park - Jockey Hollow has walking trails for visitors to explore the area. Jockey Hollow hosts an annual reenactment where volunteers dress up as Revolutionary War soldiers.
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Built in the 1929, Paradise Theater is a historic theater that hosts concerts, stand up comedy, and other events. The interior of the theater is designed to look like it is under the night's sky.
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6 Court St., Morristown, NJ, Morristown, NJ 07960
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The Georgian Mansion preserved within the Morristown National Historical Park served as George Washington's headquarters from December 1779 to June 1780. Visitors can go on a tour of the house with a ranger to learn more about the history.
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Home of the Mets, the Citi Field was built in 2009 and hosted in 2013 the Major League Baseball All Star Game. It has a total capacity of 41,922 seats. It has a restaurant, a family entertainment area, all sorts of eateries, and a Mets hall of fame and museum.
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Part of the famous Bronx Zoo, the Bronx Wildlife Center offers extensive opportunities to view wildlife from all around the world. The center is committed to sustainable and human practices.
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Morristown's AMC Headquarters Plaza 10 is a ten theater movie multiplex that shows primarily newly released Hollywood films. The theater has reclining seats and reserved seating as well as fully digital video and sound.
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Surrounded by trees, Forest Park Skate Park is a public skating facility that welcomes skateboards, roller blades and roller skates only. It has a concrete surface and features ramps, quarter pipes, grind rails, a half pipe and other obstacles.
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Named after railroad tycoon and former senator Russell Sage (1816-1906,) the Russell Sage Playground is a city park. The park offers a playground, basketball courts, handball courts, and picnic areas.