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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17.1 Miles
87% 53 votes
Historic Sites Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 MoreLess Info
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is the cottage in which famous poet Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life. Those visiting the cottage can expect a video presentation and a guided tour.
17.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 63 Catalpa Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 8861 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1781, the Kearny Cottage Museum is a four-room cottage containing many items showcasing the history of its owners and city. It is located just yards away from the Raritan River, and contains a colonial garden on its grounds.
17.1 Miles
93% 54 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 12402 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium named for former player Arthur Ashe. It is used for US Open tennis and provides nearly 23,000 seats along with luxury suites.
17.1 Miles
97% 32 votes
Theaters 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
Queens Theatre resides in a structure originally built for the 1964 World's Fair. With three performance areas, the theatre accommodates a large variety of productions and events. Guests appreciate the quality performances, parking, and cleanliness.
17.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
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Poe Park

Historic Homes Grand Concourse & East 192nd Street, Bronx, NY 10462 MoreLess Info
Established in 1902, Poe Park is a recreational park that is dedicated to the American Poet Edgar Allen Poe. The park is home to the Poe Cottage, where Poe wrote ‘The Bells’, ‘Eureka’, and ‘Annabel Lee’.
17.2 Miles
- 3 votes
Parks Elmhurst Avenue Station, Queens, NY 11375 MoreLess Info
Broadway Park is a recreational park that supports activities such as handball, chess, Chinese chess, basketball, and exercising. The park also includes a jungle gym for children that has swings.
17.3 Miles
86% 2343 votes
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Bronx Zoo

Zoos 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 MoreLess Info
Mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and insects find their home at the Bronx Zoo. Among the attractions can be remembered the bug carousel, the zoo shuttle, and the 4D theatre double feature.
17.3 Miles
88% 1854 votes
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Bronx zoo

Zoos 120 Casals place, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Guests of the Bronx Zoo will be able to see animals ranging from mammals like lions and polar bears to reptiles like Nile crocodiles and komodo dragons. The location's exhibits include a butterfly garden and a 4-D theater.
17.3 Miles
79% 19 votes
Skating Rinks Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 125-40 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
World Ice Arena is an indoor ice skating facility with locker rentals, a skate shop and a food court. They offer skating lessons, hockey programs, public skating and a swimming area on the second floor.
17.4 Miles
Holding seating for 2,310 people, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts offers shows including concerts, orchestras, and dancers. Additional events include ballet, Spanish music, hip-hop, kung fu shows, and tango dancing.
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