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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22.3 Miles
67% 18 votes
Skating Rinks 348 Tuckahoe Rd, Yonkers, NY MoreLess Info
The Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center is an indoor roller and ice skating rink. The skating center offers skating lessons and hosts a variety of events including ice hockey, roller hockey, speed skating, and roller derby.
22.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 21143 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428 MoreLess Info
Fun Time Pottery is a paint it yourself pottery studio that allows visitors to select works of pottery that they paint themselves. The studio then fires the works for the painters to take home.
22.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Historic Buildings 5 Memorial Parkway, New Brunswick, NJ 8901 MoreLess Info
A building with meaning and history, the Class of 1914 Boathouse at Rutgers University was a development ever since the founding of the Rutgers Boating Association in 1867. The boathouse, built in 1950 and expanded in 1961, holds up to 20 boats.
22.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 938 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10710 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Homefield Bowl Inc, is a family friendly facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, competitive bowling leagues, and a snack bar and lounge. The facility is available for camps and birthday parties.
22.6 Miles
46% 128 votes
Other Entertainment 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, NJ 8872 MoreLess Info
The Starland Ballroom is an intimate concert venue located in Sayreville. The venue hosts concerts of multiple genres for touring and local bands including rock, punk, metal, hip hop and more.
22.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 MoreLess Info
Spanning 40 acres, the Lenoir Preserve is a nature preserve with both open fields and wooded areas. The preserve shelters a wide variety of plant and animal species, and offers remarkable views of the Hudson River.
22.8 Miles
33% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 29 Fitzgerald St at Ridge Hill, Yonkers, NY 10710 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. It offers stadium seating, RealD 3D movies, a full-service restaurant and lounge, theater rentals and a food court.
22.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks Glen Island Approach, New Rochelle, NY 10805 MoreLess Info
Glen Island Park is an ideal place to go for a quiet walk or jog while enjoying the beautiful scenery. The grounds are well-maintained and clean, and there are many photo opportunities for special occasions.
22.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Little Neck Parkway & 42nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11363 MoreLess Info
Named after Admiral David Porter of the Civil War, Admiral Park is a historic public park that offers a number of facilities for public recreational use. Handball and basketball courts, playgrounds, and a spray shower are among the facilities available.
22.9 Miles
77% 134 votes
Malls One Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710 MoreLess Info
Designed with the shopper's experience in mind, Westchester's Ridge Hill, is an upscale mall that features the retailers, boutiques, and eateries to make your day memorable. Visitors also love the cafe-style area featuring live entertainment.
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