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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42.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Paddleboarding 187 Rt 71, Manasquan, NJ 08736 MoreLess Info
The Stand Up Paddle Place is a location that offers guests the opportunity to rent stand-up paddleboards for use in the nearby waterways. Rentals are open to all skill levels and lessons are offered to beginners.
42.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 430 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704 MoreLess Info
AMF Babylon Lanes offers traditional bowling on 56 lanes. AMF also provides a game room with a game of pool and over 10 arcade-style and crane redemption games. They also serve food and have a bar area.
42.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 79 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 8736 MoreLess Info
Weston Gallery is an art gallery that is best known for the handcrafted jewelry and oil paintings that are on display. The gallery also has an art restoration shop that refurbishes fine artwork and porcelain.
42.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas W Hills Oakwood Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 MoreLess Info
The Froehlich Farm Nature Preserve is a natural preserve that sits on 310-acres of land and spans a total length of 1.4-miles. The site supports activities such as wildlife viewing, hiking and jogging.
42.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 131 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 8736 MoreLess Info
At Main Street Gallery Manasquan, visitors can see the work of over 20 local artists with subjects like the beach, sailing, shells, and more. The gallery also has custom framing services for mounting artwork.
43.1 Miles
95% 21 votes
Beaches Brielle Rd & Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736 MoreLess Info
Originally home to the Unamis Indians, Manasquan Beach offers a one-mile beach for picnics, sunbathing, surfing, and swimming. The beach is dog-friendly, providing free plastic bags to owners and shallow water for dogs to play in.
43.2 Miles
64% 14 votes
Lake 625 Belmont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704 MoreLess Info
Belmont Lake State Park sits on 463-acres of land that features ponds and an equestrian trail. The park is used for outdoor activities such as picnics, sports activities, and outdoor gatherings.
43.4 Miles
74% 289 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Jackson, NJ MoreLess Info
One of the most popular attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure is the Six Flags Safari. It allows guests to have the experience of a real African safari in an open-air jeep that gives panoramic views of both the animals and scenery.
43.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 619 W County Line Road, Lakewood, NJ 8701 MoreLess Info
Most of the exhibits featured at the Sephardic Heritage Museum revolve around an extensive photographic portfolio. The heritage of the Syrian Jewish community is memorialized in over 30,000 pictures within the museum.
43.5 Miles
27% 11 votes
Movie Theaters Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704 MoreLess Info
South Bay Cinemas is a small movie theater that shows different matinee films as well as regular films. In addition to showing films, the theater can also host birthday parties.
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