Things to Do with Kids in Newark, NJ

  • TripBuzz found 608 things to do with kids in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 594 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Prudential Center to Riverfront Stadium, the Newark area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers.
  • Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is a thriving commercial business community located in the New Year metropolitan area. Aside from being home to many corporate business headquarters, the city also offers many residential and recreational opportunities. The most famous attractions include the cities music and art centers, stunning sculptural architecture and annual parades.
  • TripBuzz found 608 things to do with kids in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 594 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Prudential Center to Riverfront Stadium, the Newark area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers.
  • Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is a thriving commercial business community located in the New Year metropolitan area. Aside from being home to many corporate business headquarters, the city also offers many residential and recreational opportunities. The most famous attractions include the cities music and art centers, stunning sculptural architecture and annual parades.
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7.1 Miles
- 3 votes
Sports Teams (Professional) 390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 MoreLess Info
A professional basketball team, the Brooklyn Nets play in the National Basketball Association's Atlantic Division. The team plays its home games at Barclays Center which opened in 2012 and provides over 17,000 seats along with luxury suites.
7.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Rafting Laurel Hill County Park, New County Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094 MoreLess Info
An ecologically conscious river trip outfitting group, the Hackensack Riverkeeper Paddling Center offers guided river tours in canoes and kayaks. The Riverkeeper group also hosts special events and eco cruises, as well as river cleanup events.
7.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park Paterson Plank Rd & Palisade Avenue, Union City, NJ 7087 MoreLess Info
Located on the premises of Washington Park, the Washington Park Dog Run is an off leash dog park that features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also has water fountains and benches for owners.
7.2 Miles
92% 13 votes
Parks Washington Bvld & 14th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310 MoreLess Info
Located next to a shopping center, Newport Green offers visitors a scenic park, complete with a carousel and walking path. From the park, visitors can take in panoramic views of the Manhattan cityscape.
7.2 Miles
- 5 votes
Parks 1 Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ 07030 MoreLess Info
Located in the basin of the canal, Morris Canal Park offers visitors a scenic area to view the New York cityscape from. The park itself consists of a field with a walking path and commemorative plaque.
7.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 2441A US Hwy 22 W, Union, NJ 07083 MoreLess Info
Union Sports Arena boasts the full list of indoor ice rink options, from public skating to competitive hockey. They also have an indoor soccer field, cafe, summer camps, learn to skate, and private lesson programs.
7.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Ice Skating 3rd Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094 MoreLess Info
Visitors can watch youth hockey teams practice at Secaucus Ice Skating Rink. The rink is outdoors and can be skated on during the winter season. The rink is situated next to a recreation center that hosts fitness classes.
7.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields East Rutherford, NJ MoreLess Info
As the training grounds for the New York Giants, Quest Diagnostics Training Center provides free admission to watch the team as they train. The center lets in the first 2,000 fans to watch from the bleachers.
7.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gymnastics 565 Rahway Avenue, Union, NJ 7083 MoreLess Info
Offering gymnastics and tumbling courses for students of all ages and ability levels, Sunburst Gymnastics also offers fitness classes and boot camps. The facility is also available for party rentals.
7.3 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.
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