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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49.2 Miles
11% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 542 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring six auditoriums, Bow Tie Cinemas Royale 6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers assisted listening and descriptive audio devices, 3D movies and a concession area with food and drinks.
49.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Beaches Brick, NJ MoreLess Info
Restored since Hurricane Sandy, Brick Beach 2, Brick, is one of the town's three oceanfront beaches. The beach has a food and drinks pavilion, and bathrooms and parking within one hundred feet. Lifeguards on duty at all of Brick's beaches.
49.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Archery 251 Stoneybrook Road, Newtown, PA 18940 MoreLess Info
The Langhorne Rod & Gun Club is a club with the purpose of protecting, propagating, and improving the habitats of all wildlife. The club has a long shooting range and a short shooting range.
49.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Kayaking 575 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 6880 MoreLess Info
Downunder may specialize in kayaking but that isn't all they do. Visitors can also choose to go paddleboarding, visit their surf shop, or even take part in dry activities such as yoga.
49.8 Miles
80% 65 votes
Beaches Ocean front, Barrow, AK MoreLess Info
Barrow Beach, the land of the midnight sun where the sun never sets and is daylight 24 hours a day during July and the first part of August. It is the furthest point north that you can go to in the United States and lies on the Arctic Ocean.
49.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 325 Grumman Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 MoreLess Info
A 227 acre wooded park with a historic mansion on the property, Cranbury Park / Gallaher Estate offers a variety of attractions. The park has hiking trails and a disc golf course, and the estate is available for rentals.
49.9 Miles
85% 133 votes
Beaches 60 Compo Beach Rd, Westport, CT 06880 MoreLess Info
Located in Westport, Connecticut, Compo Beach is a municipal beach that is tremendously popular in the spring and summer. In addition to its immaculate beach, the surrounding park offers tennis courts, a skate park, and opening skating zone, a softball field and a large field for other sports.
49.9 Miles
69% 67 votes
Specialty Museums 7005 Milford Rd, Bushkill, PA 18302 MoreLess Info
An attraction that highlights the history and artifacts of the Delaware Indians is the Pocono Indian Museum. A self guided tour or an audio tour through the museum is offered, and a gift shop at the end is present.
49.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Hobby Shops 1861 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 8753 MoreLess Info
As a card game shop, Close Encounter offers a variety of card games, from Magic: The Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh. The shop hosts tournaments for cards and chess games that visitors can participate in on a weekly basis.
49.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 128 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940 MoreLess Info
Middletown Cinemas shows newly released movies, including 3D films, at more affordable prices. The five-screen theater features reclining seats and digital surround sound as well as accommodations for birthday parties.
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