Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin Square, NY

  • The list below includes 489 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin Square, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Parks and Neighborhoods.
  • From Town of Hempstead Rath Park to Town of Hempstead, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin Square and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 489 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin Square, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Parks and Neighborhoods.
  • From Town of Hempstead Rath Park to Town of Hempstead, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin Square and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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14.4 Miles
76% 855 votes
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Barcade

Sports Bars 388 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 MoreLess Info
Melding together a bar and arcade, Barcade attracts adults looking to revisit the games of their childhood. They have a wide selection of local craft and tap beers, and old school games at $0.25 a pop.
14.4 Miles
84% 425 votes
Breweries 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 MoreLess Info
The Brooklyn Brewery, opened in 1987, releases a variety of beers, including the Brooklyn Lager and the Brooklyn Pennant Ale. The location, which has visiting hours for all days of the week, also hosts events like Whopper Wednesdays.
14.4 Miles
67% 6 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 34th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106 MoreLess Info
Rainey Park has several walkways, biking paths, basketball courts, and a soccer field. The park is also known for the unique views it gives of the East River and Roosevelt Island, which can be viewed from the benches.
14.5 Miles
71% 501 votes
164

MoMA PS1

Art Museum 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Dedicated entirely to the contemporary art, MoMA PS1 is one of the largest institutions of this kind in America. It was founded in 1971 and, besides its permanent and temporary exhibitions, also organizes special events, such as the Warm Up and the Sunday Sessions.
14.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 45th Ave & 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The Murray Playground is a public playground that features amenities including dog-friendly areas, public restrooms, handball courts, and spray showers. The park also has several playgrounds for children to play on.
14.6 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks Vernon Blvd & 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Named after the famous Queensboro Bridge, Queensbridge Park is a favorite among locals. The park includes handball courts, ball fields, BBQ grilling areas, and a number of dog friendly areas.
14.7 Miles
56% 204 votes
Comedy Clubs 10-93 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Hosting live comedy acts, The Creek & The Cave offers its visitors Mexican cuisine and cocktails. There venue also features several pinball machines with themes of TV classics like Star Trek and The Sopranos.
14.7 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 1215 E Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Gun Post Lanes offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and bumpers. The center also provides a pro shop, a bar and lounge, party hosting, black light bowling and a snack bar.
14.8 Miles
91% 32 votes
Comedy Clubs 4738 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
42 comedians present their gags and antics at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club. This club also teaches lessons to those wishing to master this art. The club can be rented for private events.
15.0 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.
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