- 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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18.2 Miles
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Kahdena Rd., Morristown, NJ 07962
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Visitors can tour the Gothic Revival home where Caroline Foster lived for 98 years, and was built by a grandson of Paul Revere at the Fosterfield's Living History Farms. Visitors can also learn about the history of agriculture.
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Befitting its name, Kissena Corridor Park is a narrow park that links together two other city parks. This park, however, does offer visitors open green space, basketball courts, ball fields, and separate playground areas.
18.4 Miles
Covering 1,146 acres, the Van Cortlandt Park has amenities for the entire family to enjoy: barbeque areas, playgrounds, sport courts and fields, as well as 6.75 miles of trails. It is popular among birdwatchers, with approximately 54 bird species to be spotted in here.
18.4 Miles
Overlooking the Hudson River, the 5,000-square-foot Derfner Judaica Museum contains more than 1,400 artifacts and images related to Jewish history and modern Jewish culture. Visitors can take gallery tours and participate in holiday programs and family workshops.
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60 votes
76 Carter Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
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Composed of the Open Jump Arena, Basketball Slam, and the Foam Pit Jumper, the Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Area Edison provides many fun options for adults and children alike. Special events can be booked in order to reserve the venue, including birthdays, graduation parties, and even corporate events.
18.4 Miles
Featuring a foam pit for visitors to jump into, Rebounderz of Edison NJ provides a safe trampoline experience for children and adults alike. The facility provides helmets and one hour jumping packages.
18.4 Miles
A discount movie theater that offers an intimate atmosphere, Main Street Cinemas shows a variety of first-run movies. It serves a variety of concessions, including popcorn, soda, and various kinds of candy.
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Vleigh Pl, 141th Street & Union Tpke, Queens, NY 11367
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The Vleigh Place Playground is a 2.24-acre jointly operated playground that features restrooms, benches, handball courts, multiple playgrounds, and spray showers. Both playgrounds have a slide, climbing obstacles, and towers.
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Papaianni Park features a lake that includes a jogging trail that loops around the lake with trains rushing by for scenery. The park also contains a soccer field, baseball diamonds, a skate park and benches throughout.
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The Voelker Orth Museum is a small historical museum focused on preserving and educating the public on the cultural and horticultural heritage of Flushing. Attractions include various historical memorabilia and a well maintained Victorian era garden and bird sanctuary.