- 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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Situated on 121 acres, Brookdale Park is a partially wooded area with grass fields and facilities for baseball, tennis, football and soccer. The park provides playgrounds, a dog park, trails for walking and biking, picnic areas and a rose garden.
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Housed on three floors, Bowl Rite Lanes offers a large area for bowling and other entertainment attractions. The family-friendly center, home to twenty four bowling lanes, also offers billiards, an arcade, a snack and drink bar and pro shop.
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The Brookdale Dog Park offers dog-owners the opportunity to bring their pet out for socialization and exercise. The park contains divided areas for large and small dogs, doggie water fountains, and obstacles to play on.
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Weber Park features a variety of sport-related facilities like tennis courts, handball courts, and basketball courts. Other sections of the park include a children's playground with multiple pieces of equipment and an in-line skating rink.
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30-300 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07303
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An 11-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Newport Centre 11 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events, arcade games, independent films and a snack bar.
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The large Washington Park is an urban recreational site with nine tennis courts, basketball hoops, playground equipment, and four baseball fields. The park also hosts live music and art events throughout the summer.
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Staten Island Botanical Garden, Staten Island, NY
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Inspired by the ancient Chinese culture, the Chinese Scholar's Garden features a rock garden, 8 pavilions, a bamboo forest, waterfalls, and a pond.
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Charlie's Corner is a neighborhood bar noted by locals for its unassuming atmosphere and service. The bar has a pool table, hosts regular karaoke nights, and also offers a limited menu of pub-style food as well.
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Laurel Hill County Park, New County Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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An ecologically conscious river trip outfitting group, the Hackensack Riverkeeper Paddling Center offers guided river tours in canoes and kayaks. The Riverkeeper group also hosts special events and eco cruises, as well as river cleanup events.
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Paterson Plank Rd & Palisade Avenue, Union City, NJ 7087
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Located on the premises of Washington Park, the Washington Park Dog Run is an off leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also has water fountains and benches for owners.