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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36.9 Miles
94% 54 votes
Movie Theaters 708 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ MoreLess Info
The Showroom is an independent film house that was voted the best Indie film theater in New Hampshire. The theater also often hosts live entertainment, and afternoon showings of recently seen movies.
36.9 Miles
50% 14 votes
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Paradise

Dance Clubs 101 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
Paradise is a night club located in the Empress Hotel that features Monday Movie Nights, Karaoke, and special entertainers. Retro disco style music, lighting, and dancing can also be found here.
36.9 Miles
100% 15 votes
Art Gallery 717 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
The Parlor Gallery is a unique gem in the Asbury Park art scene. Celebrating both new and accomplished artists, the popular gallery features an ever-changing collection of cutting edge artistry.
36.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Art Gallery 658 Cookman Ave, Ste 13, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 MoreLess Info
The Gallery 13 is a local art gallery that features local artists as well as touring exhibits. Visitors appreciate the diverseness of art, from beach and landscapes to street photography and more.
36.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
785

SICA

Art Gallery 610 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 7712 MoreLess Info
The modern and eclectic gallery, SICA, features art from a mix of well-known artists and local beginners. The gallery features large scale sculptures, along with unique paintings, and is centrally located to shopping, dining and nightlife.
36.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Comedy Clubs 708 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 7712 MoreLess Info
Fans head to a late night show at the Improv Jam Comedy Lab for a jolt of humor. The Jersey Shore based club offers a new spin on entertainment and will leave the audience buckled in laughter.
37.0 Miles
98% 446 votes
Art Gallery McCormick Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 MoreLess Info
Since 1882, the Princeton University Art Museum has been collecting works of art from throughout the world. That collection now includes over 72,000 works including Greek and Roman antiquities, Medieval and Western European sculptures and paintings, Renaissance art, and Chinese calligraphy.
37.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 8540 MoreLess Info
Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve is a 75 acre nature reserve populated by lakes, rocky creeks, wooded wetlands, and upland forests. The preserve offers 8 miles of maintained scenic trails providing views of the native flora and fauna.
37.1 Miles
71% 24 votes
Scenic Railroads P. O. Box 622, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 MoreLess Info
One of the oldest operating narrow gauge railway exhibits in the country is the Pine Creek Railroad. Train rides are held every weekend as long as the weather permits, giving guests the ability to ride a piece of history.
37.1 Miles
65% 254 votes
Specialty Museums 495 Highway 202 South, Flemington, NJ 08822 MoreLess Info
Northlandz is the world's largest model railroad with more than 8 miles of track and nearly 100 trains. In addition to the extensive model railroad, the attraction also features a 94-room doll house with a doll collection that contains over 200 dolls.
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