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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35.8 Miles
87% 23 votes
Lake Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
Carnegie Lake is easily accessible for visitors interested in outdoor recreation. The clear blue water offers ample room for canoes, kayaks, and swimmers. It is also perfect for walking or biking. Parking is plentiful and the scenery is bountiful.
35.9 Miles
90% 21 votes
Farms & Ranches 937 County Road 523, Flemington, NJ 08822 MoreLess Info
Voted best in two categories of the Happening List 2015, the Redington River Buffalo Farm is a great place for family visits or for farm raised bison meat. Frequent events include antique shows, haystack rides, Bison viewing, and yard sales.
36.0 Miles
A throwback to a bygone era, Warwick Drive-in Movie Theater, has kept the tradition of the outdoor movie theater alive since 1950. Now featuring three screens, and modern projection systems, treat your family to a double-feature today.
36.0 Miles
77% 22 votes
Horseback Riding 153 State Rt 94, Vernon, NJ 07462 MoreLess Info
Located across from Mountain Creek, Legends Riding Stables offers horseback riding experiences for all ages and skill levels. They offer pony rides, trail rides, and lessons, and host birthday parties, as well.
36.0 Miles
89% 72 votes
Ziplines 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Zoom Ziplines offers several zipline adventures on Mountain Creek. A series of ziplines are available, ranging from 200 feet to 1,500 feet in length and covering the mountain and lake scenery.
36.0 Miles
95% 55 votes
Movie Theaters 11 Warwick Tpke, Warwick, NY 10990 MoreLess Info
Warwick Drive In is a family owned and operated drive in movie theater. The drive in was orginally built in 1950 and now features two screens on 11 acres of land with a snack bar.
36.2 Miles
80% 71 votes
Farms & Ranches 45 Ball Road, Warwick, NY 10990 MoreLess Info
Maintaining a family tradition since 1913, Masker Orchards, features over 200 acres of 'pick-your-own' apple orchards. Spend an afternoon in the scenic orchard with a picnic lunch and choose from 14 varieties of apples.
36.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 1965 Rte 57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 MoreLess Info
Showing first-run, feature films, Bow Tie Cinemas has 14 screens with all digital projection. The theater offers food, drinks and private event rooms as well as assisted listening and video devices.
36.3 Miles
97% 32 votes
Monuments Princeton Borough Hall, Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
As the site of a historic battle from the American Revolution, Princeton Battle Monument is an ornate stone sculpture created by 19th century artist, Frederick William MacMonnies. The monument has a walkway lined with trees and benches.
36.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 511 County Rt 515, Vernon, NJ 7462 MoreLess Info
Fox Farm Ridge is an equestrian facility that offers horse-riding lessons year round for children and adults. The facility has an adult pony club and a sleep-away camp for children.
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