Free & Cheap Things to Do in Union, NJ

  • The list below includes 544 free or cheap things to do in or near Union, New Jersey, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Parks.
  • From Weber Park to Monster Mini Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Union and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
  • The list below includes 544 free or cheap things to do in or near Union, New Jersey, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Mini Golf and Parks.
  • From Weber Park to Monster Mini Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Union and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
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9.0 Miles
94% 64 votes
Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street Montclair, Montclair, NJ MoreLess Info
Adult, children, and specialty interest programs are routinely conducted at the Van Vleck House & Gardens. Viewing the gardens themselves are freely open to the public throughout the year, and events are frequently conducted.
9.1 Miles
94% 35 votes
Parks Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
High Rock Park is a park populated by quiet ponds and deep woods. Attractions consist of six walking trails and a variety of wildlife, including ducks, herons, owls, woodpeckers, frogs, and turtles.
9.2 Miles
87% 189 votes
Cultural Centers 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
The Snug Harbor Cultural Center has on its site 3 gardens, a Music Hall which hosts a performing arts center, an exhibition of visual arts, and a veteran's memorial hall, among others. The facilities can be rented for public and private events.
9.2 Miles
87% 67 votes
Children's Museums 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
With four floors of activities, the Staten Island Children's Museum provides educational and artistic experiences. Children can learn about bugs, put on skits in the theater, work with tools, play with life-size game pieces, and create their own art.
9.2 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ 07304 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly 275 acres, Lincoln Park features fields for soccer, football and baseball as well as courts for basketball, tennis and handball. The park also has playgrounds, walking areas, picnic facilities and a fishing lake.
9.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 51 Port Terminal Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 7002 MoreLess Info
The main attraction of Harborview Park is a sculpture titled 'To The Struggle Against World Terrorism.' Constructed after the 2001 terrorist attacks, the 100-foot-high structure features a hanging 40-foot tear bell.
9.3 Miles
97% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
The Noble Maritime Collection contains the art, writings, and maritime artifacts of artist John A. Noble. Exhibits inside the collection include his houseboat studio, a ship model gallery, and the atelier of Wichita Bill.
9.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Botanical Gardens 914 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
There are a wide variety of gardens at Staten Island Botanical Garden, and entry is free to most of them. The most popular garden replicates an ancient Chinese setting and includes a bamboo forest, waterfalls and multiple pavilions.
9.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks 274 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 MoreLess Info
Featuring a small lake, Edgemont Memorial Park measures 15.5 acres and can be used for walking, biking, picnics and ice skating in the winter. The park provides a children's playground, shelter house and restroom facilities.
9.6 Miles
31% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820 MoreLess Info
A movie multiplex that shows Hollywood films in addition to an array of foreign films, including Bollywood offerings, BIg Cinemas NJ offers discount prices compared to most first-run theaters. The theater also offers a variety of refreshments.
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