- 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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From the merchant: Come enjoy the wonder of creating a masterpiece! We are located Downtown Newark in walking distance of NJPAC.
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Offering first-run feature films, South Cove Stadium 12 is a movie theater with auditoriums that feature stadium seating. The theater provides arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Recently renovated, Codey Arena has two indoor ice rinks for recreational and competitive skating. Visitors can choose from a variety of hockey leagues, or simply practice skating during public skate sessions.
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A nine-screen movie theater, AMC Dine-in Theatres Essex Green 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers a full bar, in-theater dining, luxury suites with reclining chairs, stadium seating and theater rentals.
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486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
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Clearview Clairidge Cinemas is a small movie theater that shows independent and foreign films along with art movies. The theater also features a classic film series on Sunday and Saturday mornings.
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With a variety of craft and import beers, Vida Bar NJ shows the latest games at its football bar. The bar hosts various special events, such as a monthly 80's night.
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Located on 408 acres of wilderness, Eagle Rock Reservation offers a variety of walking and hiking trails on its grounds. The park has a wooden pavilion with benches, and a large, bronze 9/11 memorial.
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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.
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Open since 1959, Eagle Rock Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling along with a full service pro shop. The bowling center offers arcade game machines, a room for private parties and events, a grill and a sports bar.
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Located in Montclair, New Jersey, The Art Garage is an art gallery and school that specializes in various mediums. The art gallery features pieces created by local artists and its attending students.
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The Montclair Historical Society is a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving, celebrating, and raising awareness of local history and culture. The society maintains a variety of historic buildings as tourist sites.