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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18.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 915 Glenview Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 MoreLess Info
The Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club-Business Office is a tennis club that features a tennis court, a fully stocked pro shop, and a restaurant called Court 16. The club also offers paddleball lessons.
18.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 3rd Ave & 147th Street, Queens, NY 11357 MoreLess Info
Named after the late Francis Lewis, Francis Lewis Park is a recreational park that features basketball courts, bathrooms, handball courts, and children's playgrounds. The park also includes spray showers and kayak launching sites.
19.0 Miles
57% 23 votes
Mini Golf 775 US Rt 1 S, Edison, NJ 08817 MoreLess Info
Decorated with glow-in-the-dark monsters, Monster Mini Golf offers an indoor 18 hole miniature golf course. The beginning of the course is set up to look like a cemetery that visitors can enter in the dark.
19.1 Miles
71% 45 votes
Historic Districts Fort Tilden, Queens, NY 11239 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a wooden staircase down to the enjoy the sandy beaches of Fort Tilden. The park includes a gravel path for biking and fort buildings from the Vietnam War era.
19.2 Miles
65% 94 votes
Farms & Ranches 1111 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
Visitors have come to the Wrightman's Farms since 1922 to pick their own fruit and vegetables. Some of the vegetables that can be picked include tomatoes, string beans, lettuce, spring onions, and peppers, while some of the fruit that can be picked include apples, peaches, plums, and zucchini.
19.2 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 159th St & 29th Avenue, Queens, NY 11358 MoreLess Info
Situated in a heavily wooded area, Bowne Park features a lake that can be used to fish and to view wildlife such as geese, swans and turtles. It has basketball and bocce courts, a playground and picnic areas.
19.3 Miles
91% 64 votes
Parks 270 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ MoreLess Info
The trails and fields in Lewis Morris Park lets visitors hike, jog, and run. Visitors to the park can mountain-bike, picnic, enjoy the park's lake, or visit the herb garden.
19.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks Mill Rd & Patrol Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Thomas Edison County Park is a 161 acre park and sports complex. Attractions include 16 lighted tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, 4 soccer fields, a track, and running paths.
19.3 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 1215 E Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Gun Post Lanes offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and bumpers. The center also provides a pro shop, a bar and lounge, party hosting, black light bowling and a snack bar.
19.4 Miles
100% 52 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 164th St & Oak Avenue, Flushing, NY 11358 MoreLess Info
A large, peaceful park with a variety of flowers and trees, Kissena Park has a variety of amenities. There are extensive hiking and bike trails, playgrounds, basketball courts, and picnic areas.
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