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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Nubian Flavor Restaurant 410 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ MoreLess Info
Get 35% cash back on your first purchase and 30% cash back on all additional purchases
5.9 Miles
89% 28 votes
Parks 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Located on 408 acres of wilderness, Eagle Rock Reservation offers a variety of walking and hiking trails on its grounds. The park has a wooden pavilion with benches, and a large, bronze 9/11 memorial.
5.9 Miles
75% 20 votes
Horse Races East Rutherford, NJ 07073 MoreLess Info
East Rutherford's Meadowlands Racetrack hosts a variety of horse races and harness races. The facility also hosts special events, including live music performances, and features a restaurant that caters gatherings and parties.
5.9 Miles
15% 13 votes
Bowling 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Open since 1959, Eagle Rock Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling along with a full service pro shop. The bowling center offers arcade game machines, a room for private parties and events, a grill and a sports bar.
5.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 108 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 7042 MoreLess Info
The Montclair Historical Society is a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving, celebrating, and raising awareness of local history and culture. The society maintains a variety of historic buildings as tourist sites.
5.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Theaters 488 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 7042 MoreLess Info
Located near the Passaic River is the award-winning Twelve Miles West Theatre Company. The professional company presents a selection of original works, innovative presentations of the classics and lesser-known plays and musicals.
6.1 Miles
88% 92 votes
Zoos 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is oriented towards providing their animals with a more natural habitat than other zoos. There are numerous close-up displays, a petting zoo, an aquarium where visitors can pet a shark, and live music entertainment.
6.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 41 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 MoreLess Info
Public skating, learn-to-skate lessons, and open hockey are a few of the events that bring individuals to the Montclair Skating Arena, a public ice skating rink. Other amenities at the rink include a birthday party room and concessions options.
6.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Mini Golf 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Popular during the warmer months of the year, Essex County Parks Safari Mini Golf is an African-safari-themed mini-golf course featuring a unique 19-hole course. In addition to public mini-golf, visitors also commonly enjoy hosting birthday parties at the course.
6.2 Miles
95% 39 votes
Parks Park Drive, Bayonne, NJ 07002 MoreLess Info
A public park along the Hudson River, Bayonne Park features hiking and running trails, attractive landscaping, and dog walking and children's play areas. It also features tennis courts, baseball fields, and a boardwalk.
6.2 Miles
75% 12 votes
Recreation Centers 201 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307 MoreLess Info
Jersey City's Pershing Field Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities. Perhaps most notable is the ice skating rink, which is open seasonally and can be reserved for parties or large groups.
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