Free & Cheap Things to Do in Staten Island, NY

  • The list below includes 539 free or cheap things to do in or near Staten Island, New York, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Clove Lakes Park to Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk & Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Staten Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Flushing.
  • The list below includes 539 free or cheap things to do in or near Staten Island, New York, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • From Clove Lakes Park to Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk & Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Staten Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Flushing.
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17.0 Miles
53% 197 votes
Movie Theaters 35-30 38th Street, Astoria, NY 11102 MoreLess Info
Operated by the prestigious Regal Entertainment Group, UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 is a theater that shows the latest blockbuster titles. The movie theater features state of the art digital surround sound, comfortable seating and a full service snack bar. 
17.1 Miles
90% 178 votes
Specialty Museums 9 - 01 33rd Rd, Long Island City, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the Noguchi Museum features 13 galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. In here there are exhibited 297 of his works, making this the largest collection of these artist's works.
17.1 Miles
85% 287 votes
Historic Sites Manhattan, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Park Avenue is a New York City street runs parallel to Madison Avenue. Visitors of this site will walk by The National Football League's office, Major League Baseball's office, M&T Bank, Citigroup, and Hunter College.
17.1 Miles
91% 11 votes
Sports Bars 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 7073 MoreLess Info
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is an 180,000 square foot horse racing complex. Attractions include horse racing, indoor and outdoor dining, private event spaces, free site-wide WiFi access, and a variety of special events.
17.1 Miles
44% 9 votes
Playgrounds 34-17 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2011, Kids Playhouse is a playground facility that was voted 'Best Indoor Playground' by the New York Magazine. The facility specializes in birthday party hosting, offering a variety of private party packages for guests to choose from.
17.1 Miles
50% 8 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 79-08 Cooper Avenue, Flushing, NY 11385 MoreLess Info
At Artistic Stitch Sports Complex, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports activities; including soccer, dodge ball, and wiffle ball. The complex also has indoor batting cages that visitors can reserve.
17.1 Miles
67% 6 votes
Historic Sites 1 Forest Park, Queens, NY 11421 MoreLess Info
The Forest Park Carousel was built in 1903 by Daniel Muller, and has been a park centerpiece for decades. The carousel is still in working order and available for rides.
17.2 Miles
65% 196 votes
Sculpture Parks 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
The only area in metropolitan New York where artists can exhibit large scale sculptures or installations, the Socrates Sculpture Park is also the place where live performances are held, and various public events are organized. In there are also gardens which can be visited.
17.2 Miles
28% 78 votes
Movie Theaters 405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ 07014 MoreLess Info
Playing the latest releases, AMC Clifton Commons 16 offers movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and digital projection. It shows a mix of blockbuster and independent films. It also has individual kiosks where tickets can be purchased with a touch screen.
17.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas West Pond, Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11693 MoreLess Info
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a bird sanctuary with more than 330 avian species living over a variety of habitats, along with other native wildlife. They offer many ranger-led programs such as sunset tours, hikes, and boat trips.
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