Free & Cheap Things to Do in Jersey City, NJ

  • The list below includes 598 free or cheap things to do in or near Jersey City, New Jersey, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Liberty State Park to Van Vorst Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jersey City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 598 free or cheap things to do in or near Jersey City, New Jersey, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Liberty State Park to Van Vorst Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jersey City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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Art Mango 259 Clerk Street, Jersey City, NJ MoreLess Info
Participants awaken the artistic spirit within themselves and with the use of acrylic paints and canvases create their own masterpieces
2.0 Miles
64% 221 votes
Go Karts 99 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305 MoreLess Info
Indoor karting permits guests at the Pole Position Raceway to experience speed, fun, and safety. The high-performance karts can reach 45 mph while junior karts are available for kids who wish to race.
1.6 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.
3.1 Miles
29% 17 votes
Bowling 1 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 MoreLess Info
A 60-lane bowling facility, Hudson Bayonne Lanes offers both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a full service bar and grill, arcade game machines and a private event room.
2.1 Miles
6% 69 votes
Movie Theaters 30-300 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07303 MoreLess Info
An 11-screen movie theater, AMC Loews Newport Centre 11 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events, arcade games, independent films and a snack bar.
1.2 Miles
9% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 701 Route 440, Jersey City, NJ 07304 MoreLess Info
Having recently converted their projectors from standard to digital, Hudson Mall Cinemas plays the newest movie releases. Their tickets are $5 every day under 5 p.m. They also have an air hockey table.
1.0 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.
1.9 Miles
96% 28 votes
Art Gallery 49 Harrison Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Founded in 2011, Barsky Gallery is a contemporary art gallery featuring works from a number of different artists from the region and beyond. The gallery is also available for rental events, such as wedding celebrations and private art exhibitions.
2.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks New County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094 MoreLess Info
Laurel Hill Park contains two softball fields and a baseball / soccer turf field for those who wish to play in a team sporting event. The park's picnic tables and gazebo also make it a suitable place for a family or group outing.
2.5 Miles
81% 118 votes
Cooking Classes 95 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Operating out of Carlo's Bake Shop, Carlo's Bakery Classes allows guests to learn how to bake, decorate, and otherwise prepare their own culinary masterpieces. The company hosts parties for groups, as well.
2.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 401 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Church Square Park is a neighborhood park featuring multiple playgrounds for children. The park also maintains basketball and tennis courts, a dog park, and a picnic pavilion. The park is also located near several shops and restaurants.
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