Free & Cheap Things to Do in Queens, NY

  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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8.5 Miles
94% 3464 votes
Religious Buildings Fort Tryon Park, New York City, NY 10040 MoreLess Info
The Cloisters form the branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art which was created from sections of medieval French monasteries. There is an extensive collection of paintings, statues, tapestries, and stained glass windows.
8.5 Miles
88% 25 votes
Parks 100 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Directly overlooking the NYC skyline, Pier A Park is a public park which is host to many different events and activities. These include stargazing from the park's lawn, concerts, outdoor movies, and viewing of the skyline.
8.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1501 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 7030 MoreLess Info
Harborside Park includes two fenced-in playgrounds for children of different ages, and both feature expansive jungle gyms. There is also a gazebo between the playgrounds and a large fenced-in grassy area for picnics.
8.5 Miles
15% 257 votes
Movie Theaters 188 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY 11215 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with nine screens, Pavilion Cinema displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater also offers reclining chairs, 3D movies, a game area and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
8.5 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.
8.6 Miles
81% 118 votes
Cooking Classes 95 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Operating out of Carlo's Bake Shop, Carlo's Bakery Classes allows guests to learn how to bake, decorate, and otherwise prepare their own culinary masterpieces. The company hosts parties for groups, as well.
8.6 Miles
78% 141 votes
Food Tours Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Some of the most authentic Italian gourmet food is showcased through the Mangia Hoboken! The Hoboken Food & Culture Tour. Guests will walk through the city of Hoboken and get behind-the-scene looks at several prominent eateries while tasting some of their best foods.
8.6 Miles
89% 57 votes
Parks Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 MoreLess Info
Situated on top of a cliff, Fort Lee Historic Park provides multiple scenic overlooks near a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. The park has an on-site Visitor Center that features living history programs and several walking paths and hiking trails.
8.6 Miles
88% 8 votes
Arcades 1207 Anderson Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 MoreLess Info
Rather than a simple arcade the Local Battles Gaming Center is essentially a LAN gaming center. Visitors can enjoy gaming on XBOX ONE, XBOX 360, PS3, PS4, and computers with either a group of friends that came with them or an online team.
8.7 Miles
70% 256 votes
Bridges 179th Street and Riverside Drive, New York City, NY 10033 MoreLess Info
Built in 1927, the George Washington Bridge connects New York City and the state of New Jersey. The location, one of the most famous bridges in the world, has been featured in a wide variety of motion pictures.
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