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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18.2 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks 151 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
A lakeside park that features an ice skating rink during the winter, Roosevelt County Park provides for a number of other activities year-round. The area includes basketball courts, picnic areas, a soccer field and walking space.
18.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Bay 222 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 8861 MoreLess Info
A waterfront park located along the New Jersey-New York border, Bayview Park consists of grassy areas with significant tree cover. It has a gazebo, benches, trails for walking and biking and nearby water access for boating and fishing.
18.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 431 Garden Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 MoreLess Info
A residential tennis camp and school, the Joel Ross Tennis Academy & Camp offers comprehensive tennis training programs as well as lessons in golf. The academy hosts several sessions each summer.
18.3 Miles
82% 49 votes
Historic Sites 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
A city landmark, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum was built between 1836 and 1842, with its gardens constructed between 1914 and 1917. The original furnishes and other antiques can be now observed in the museum. It can host private events, such as weddings.
18.3 Miles
83% 87 votes
Specialty Museums 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY MoreLess Info
Initially focusing on 19th and 20th century American art and the over-arching Hudson Valley Region, the Hudson River Museum, has grown in both size and focus over the past 86+ years. In addition to the art collections, the museum features a planetarium, outdoor amphitheater, and more.
18.3 Miles
- 2 votes
Specialty Shops 55 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Sogreen Yogurt Menlo Park is a frozen yogurt restaurant that offers plain tart yogurt as well as a changing array of daily flavors. It also offers a wide variety of toppings.
18.4 Miles
94% 50 votes
History Museums Edison Park, Edison, NJ MoreLess Info
Offering a guided tour and demonstrations, Thomas Edison Museum has two rooms featuring artifacts and exhibits related to Edison's inventions. The museum offers a model of Edison's laboratory, early inventions, photographs and other artifacts.
18.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 151 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Overlooking a lake, Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink is used for winter ice skating and for roller skating in the warmer months. The facility offers party and event hosting, skating lessons and a cafe with food and drinks.
18.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Movie Theaters Preakness Shopping C, Wayne, NJ 07470 MoreLess Info
With digital projectors, Bow Tie Cinemas shows the latest film releases. On Tuesdays, it hosts an event called 'Super Tuesday' where tickets cost $6 each. The theater has a loyalty program where visitors receive reward points for every dollar spent.
18.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters Preakness Shopping Center, 1220 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne, NJ 7470 MoreLess Info
A relatively small movie theater, Bow Tie Cinemas features spacious leather seats and welcoming atmosphere. They show first-run movies, and offer a loyalty program in addition to a variety of specials.
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