Things to Do with Kids in Paterson, NJ

  • TripBuzz found 566 things to do with kids in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 561 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Flushing.
  • From Paul's Bar & Bowling to Paterson Museum, the Paterson area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Arts & Crafts Classes and History Museums.
  • With a population of nearly 150,000 people, Paterson is New Jersey's third most populous city and the nation's second most dense city, just behind New York City. Only 45 minutes from downtown Manhattan, Paterson has a prominent view of the city's sky line, which is a big attraction to the area.
  • TripBuzz found 566 things to do with kids in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 561 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Flushing.
  • From Paul's Bar & Bowling to Paterson Museum, the Paterson area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Arts & Crafts Classes and History Museums.
  • With a population of nearly 150,000 people, Paterson is New Jersey's third most populous city and the nation's second most dense city, just behind New York City. Only 45 minutes from downtown Manhattan, Paterson has a prominent view of the city's sky line, which is a big attraction to the area.
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3.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks Dunkerhook Road, Paramus, NJ 07410 MoreLess Info
With waterfalls, brooks, and trails to explore, Saddle River County Park Dunkerhook Area has 577 acres consisting of 5 individual parks. There are bike paths, tennis grounds, and picnic pavilions within the park.
3.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 7410 MoreLess Info
The mission of the Skyline Theatre Company is to bring together professional artists to create theatre that entertains and inspires audiences. The company has an apprentice program as well as a scholarship program.
3.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Recreation Centers 1232 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011 MoreLess Info
Hosting a variety of local sports programs, Clifton Community Recreation Center provides fields and other equipment to promote fitness. The center hosts classes for soccer, karate, sewing, bowling and more.
3.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 14-01 Pollitt Drive, Fair Lawn, NJ 7410 MoreLess Info
Cadmus House is an old Dutch-style stone building housing historical artifacts of Fair Lawn ranging from Native American arrow heads to Word War I and II uniforms. They also feature maps from the 1880's, old farm tools and a farmhouse.
3.2 Miles
64% 22 votes
Aquariums 1080 US Hwy 46, Clifton, NJ 07013 MoreLess Info
Absolutely Fish is a large retail fish store housing over 9,000 gallons of marine fish and 5,000 gallons of freshwater fish from around the world. The store also offers school tours and classes for children.
3.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 65 Hamilton, Clifton, NJ 7011 MoreLess Info
The moderately sized Nash Park holds several ballfields which hosts the New Jersey Amateur Baseball League and a local softball league. There is also a children's playground and a fieldhouse with restrooms.
3.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 68 Union Avenue, Clifton, NJ 7011 MoreLess Info
Training actors, playwrights, and directors is only part of the mission associated with the Action Theatre Conservatory. The theater school also provides low-cost performances and workshops to the community with multiple plays being held every season.
3.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 42 Lakeview Avenue, Clifton, NJ 7011 MoreLess Info
Within the Garden Palace Lanes bowling alley, guests can enjoy 16 individual lanes with automatic scoring and bumpers upon request. The venue also has a snack bar, vending machines, and a bar area.
3.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 971 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 7013 MoreLess Info
The 18th Century Dutch designed Hamilton House Museum takes visitors back to the early days of Clifton. The house stands to preserve the history of the village and surrounding farmlands that once thrived in the area.
3.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 29-20 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ 7410 MoreLess Info
The Radburn Players is a community theater club that is best known for being the oldest theater club in the local area. The organization presents musical plays, dramas, and comedy shows.
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