Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, NJ

  • The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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Legendary MCs take the stage during an evening of performances by DMX, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Mobb Deep
0.6 Miles
75% 16 votes
Libraries 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07101 MoreLess Info
Newark Public Library offers a collection of materials and programs of interest to educate, inform, enrich and entertain the citizens of the Newark Community. They also created the Teen Spot to offer space, library services and materials for area teenagers.
0.5 Miles
63% 38 votes
Parks Newark, NJ MoreLess Info
A 6-acre park, Military Park has fitness activities including Yoga, Zumba and cardio classes as well as an entertainment area featuring music and dancing. There are also play areas for children, a farmers market and a games area.
3.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Mt Vernon Pl, Newark, NJ 7106 MoreLess Info
Ivy Hill Park is a housing community that features amenities including 24-hour maintenance, on-site laundry facilities, pet-friendly apartments, and private parking. The community also has a dental office on the premises.
0.5 Miles
93% 220 votes
Art Museum 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
Art and science combine at the Newark Museum through numerous art history, modern art, and scientific exhibits. The site also features a planetarium with regular shows and interactive children's programming through the entire museum.
1.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105 MoreLess Info
The Ironbound Recreation Cntr is a facility offering a number of amenities and facilities for its visitors to enjoy. Several pools, a workout room, and an ice skating rink are among the facilities inside the center.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Warren St & University Blvd, Newark, NJ 7102 MoreLess Info
Home to an all-turf softball and soccer field, Alumni Field is a sports field tucked away in the Rutgers-Newark Campus. Visitors can enjoy a game to support local women's sports.
0.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 210 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
As an art gallery for the public and a studio for artists, Seed Gallery showcases a variety of modern artwork. The gallery often hosts receptions and other events for the community to meet the artists and view their work.
1.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
History Museums 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 MoreLess Info
Housed in the longest continually active synagogue in Newark, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is devoted to preserving Jewish heritage and history and to showcasing works by Jewish artists and creators. They feature permanent and traveling exhibits.
1.2 Miles
73% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 360-394 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, CityPlex 12 Newark displays first-run feature films using digital projection and surround sound. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
0.3 Miles
43% 7 votes
History Museums 52 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
A privately owned, non-profit museum dedicated to the history of New Jersey and the surrounding areas, The New Jersey Historical Society was founded in 1845. The Society maintains extensive archives and collections of historic artifacts.
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