Free & Cheap Things to Do in Paterson, NJ

  • The list below includes 543 free or cheap things to do in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Paterson FALLS to Paterson Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Paterson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 543 free or cheap things to do in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Paterson FALLS to Paterson Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Paterson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Brooklyn.
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16.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 45th Ave & 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
The Murray Playground is a public playground that features amenities including dog-friendly areas, public restrooms, handball courts, and spray showers. The park also has several playgrounds for children to play on.
16.7 Miles
The Morris Museum features ever-changing exhibitions, and permanent exhibits including instruments and automata; mammals, dinosaurs, trains, rocks, and American Indian exhibits. The museum also features several theaters where live performances are often given.
16.7 Miles
71% 501 votes
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MoMA PS1

Art Museum 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101 MoreLess Info
Dedicated entirely to the contemporary art, MoMA PS1 is one of the largest institutions of this kind in America. It was founded in 1971 and, besides its permanent and temporary exhibitions, also organizes special events, such as the Warm Up and the Sunday Sessions.
16.7 Miles
87% 97 votes
Historic Sites New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Lower East Side of Manhattan is known for its upscale boutiques and dining establishments along Clinton Street. The location's other notable landmarks include La Plaza Cultural and music venues such as C-Squat and the Bowery Ballroom.
16.7 Miles
93% 4348 votes
Specialty Museums 103 Orchard Street, New York City, NY 10002 MoreLess Info
Located in an actual tenement building, the Tenement Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history surrounding the immigrant experience along the Lower East Side of New York City. The Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
16.7 Miles
65% 1943 votes
Historic Sites Wall Street, New York City, NY 10005 MoreLess Info
One of the most famous roads in the United States, Wall Street is most commonly associated with the world of finance and stock exchanges. The street has been prominently featured in Wall Street, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
16.7 Miles
67% 18 votes
Skating Rinks 348 Tuckahoe Rd, Yonkers, NY MoreLess Info
The Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center is an indoor roller and ice skating rink. The skating center offers skating lessons and hosts a variety of events including ice hockey, roller hockey, speed skating, and roller derby.
16.7 Miles
Once home to William Livingston, a signer of the Constitution, the Liberty Hall Museum displays artifacts and offers guided tours. Among the items at the museum are letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and antique furniture and ceramics.
16.7 Miles
61% 18 votes
Mini Golf 1235 W Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083 MoreLess Info
Monster Mini Golf is an 18-hole indoor putt-putt golf course that is lit by black lights. The glow in the dark features and obstacles focus on classic movie monsters like King Kong.
16.7 Miles
45% 11 votes
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Skate 22

Family Fun Center 1235 W Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083 MoreLess Info
At Skate 22, visitors can go roller skating with the locals in a skating arena monitored by referees. The center offers a variety of party packages that include admission, pizza, and a party room.
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