- The list below includes 540 free or cheap things to do in or near Ridgewood, New Jersey, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Other Entertainment, Dog Park and Parks.
- From Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond Area to Saddle River County Park Dog Run, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ridgewood and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Bronx, Flushing and Brooklyn.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
0.6 Miles
20%
5 votes
East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Scattered with shade provided by the surrounding trees, Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond Area offers a gated area for dogs to socialize in. The forest has several trails that cyclists and hikers can use.
1.2 Miles
33%
3 votes
1199 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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A canine recreation facility, Saddle River County Park Dog Run features fenced fields consisting of gravel. The park provides shaded areas, dog waste bags, seating located outside the fenced area and a separate small dog section.
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Graydon Park centers around Graydon Pool, which is a historic sandy beach that is still utilized for sunbathing and swimming. The park as a whole also features play areas, picnic tables, and tennis courts.
1.8 Miles
100%
2 votes
915 Glenview Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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The Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club-Business Office is a tennis club that features a tennis court, a fully stocked pro shop, and a restaurant called Court 16. The club also offers paddleball lessons.
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50%
8 votes
190 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Four individual auditoriums and a standard movie concession stand are available within the Clearview Warner Quad Movie Theater. Visitors can access popular first-run Hollywood films with some showing in 3D when available.
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Fantasy Puppet Theater is actually the performance of one person who is frequently called The Puppeteer. Marshall Katzman currently holds a wide range of puppet shows throughout the metropolitan New York and New Jersey areas.
2.2 Miles
Opened in 1964, Paramus Municipal Pool features a 50-meter pool with a diving board and a water slide as well as two smaller pools for children. It also provides a snack bar, volleyball courts, a playground and grassy areas.
2.5 Miles
Interactive, hands-on exhibits like a real fire truck and helicopter, a fossil and dinosaur cave, medieval castle, and ballet studio form the base of The New Jersey Children's Museum. Play is encouraged, and special events can be organized at the site.
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Named for Fritz Behnke, long-time official historian of Paramus, the Fritz Behnke Historical Museum is devoted to preserving a sense of how life in the area would have been a century ago through replicas and artifacts.
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Brunswick Fairlawn Lanes is a traditional family-friendly bowling alley that offers casual and league play. The center also features a game room, pro shop and full service snack and drink bar.