Things to Do with Kids in Newark, NJ

  • TripBuzz found 608 things to do with kids in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 594 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Prudential Center to Riverfront Stadium, the Newark area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers.
  • Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is a thriving commercial business community located in the New Year metropolitan area. Aside from being home to many corporate business headquarters, the city also offers many residential and recreational opportunities. The most famous attractions include the cities music and art centers, stunning sculptural architecture and annual parades.
  • TripBuzz found 608 things to do with kids in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 594 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Prudential Center to Riverfront Stadium, the Newark area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers.
  • Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is a thriving commercial business community located in the New Year metropolitan area. Aside from being home to many corporate business headquarters, the city also offers many residential and recreational opportunities. The most famous attractions include the cities music and art centers, stunning sculptural architecture and annual parades.
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10.9 Miles
89% 791 votes
Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
The Music Hall of Williamsburg plays host to performances from artists like The Raveonettes, the Black Lips, and The Afghan Wings. The events at this location are often restricted by age.
10.9 Miles
83% 10739 votes
Natural History Museums 79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Over 32 million artifacts are housed in 27 interconnected buildings at the American Museum of Natural History making it one of the largest museums in the world. Some of the more prominent permanent exhibits include Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
10.9 Miles
66% 1887 votes
Zoos 830 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10021 MoreLess Info
The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo that features mammals such as sea lions and red pandas. The site, which also contains Gentoo penguins, also features a 4-D theater and the Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit.
10.9 Miles
93% 466 votes
Neighborhoods Columbus and Amsterdam Ave.s, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Upper West Side is a borough of Manhattan that is the home of the American Bible Society, the American Broadcasting Company, and The College Board. Visitors of this site can also see the Lincoln Center, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and the Beacon Theater.
10.9 Miles
76% 17 votes
Bowling 377 Crooks Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503 MoreLess Info
Guests of Paul's Bar & Bowling can play a game on one of eight lanes. The location also sells adult beverages and hot wings at discounted prices, with offerings including a 40-cent wing night.
10.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Theaters 1000 N Ave W, Westfield, NJ 7090 MoreLess Info
As a local community theater, Westfield Community Players offers a variety of performances in its 150 seat theater. The theater is run by volunteers and hosts acts from comedy to musicals.
11.0 Miles
75% 213 votes
Flea Markets 27 N. 6th St. (btw. Kent Ave. + East River), Brooklyn, NY 11211 MoreLess Info
Vintage, antique, and handmade items are coupled with food vendors to compose the Brooklyn Flea Market – Williamsburg. The market is held year round, but it moves into an indoor area during the winter months.
11.0 Miles
85% 277 votes
Observatories & Planetariums Central Park West and 79th Street, New York City, NY 10024 MoreLess Info
Operating out of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium offers exhibits that help guests to understand the natural world. Directed by famous scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the location's staff members include Bill Nye the Science Guy.
11.0 Miles
31% 13 votes
Bowling 1600 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
Rab's Country Lanes is a bowling alley with 48 bumper lanes that features a pro shop, a snack bar and pizzeria, party rooms and a lounge with pool tables and darts. They also have cosmic bowling, leagues and tournaments.
11.1 Miles
93% 123 votes
Monuments North Shore Waterfront, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Dedicated to thos who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Postcards'-The Staten Island September 11 Memorial was opened for the visitors in 2004, 2 years after the project was initiated.
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