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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9.8 Miles
78% 4932 votes
Specialty Museums 234 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
Madame Tussauds New York features over 200 wax celebrities for visitors to view. Not only are guests able to view wax imitations of public figures like the President of the United States, but they're also able to see figures of fictional characters like ET and Marvel Comics superheroes.
9.8 Miles
88% 433 votes
Theaters 247 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The Majestic Theatre is a 1,645 seat performance venue that often hosts musical theatre productions. This Broadway theatre was based on a modern Spanish style architectural design, including a terra-cotta base and brick-wall ornamentation.
9.8 Miles
87% 1310 votes
Theaters 225 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
Matilda The Musical is a Broadway performance that has won the Oliver Award for Best Musical. The show features a musical score from Tim Minchin and a set designed by Rob Howell.
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100% 13 votes
Jet Skiing 135 Edgewater Street, Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
With Skyline Jet Ski Tours, visitors can explore the New York harbor and receive panoramic views of the cityscape. One of the highlights of the trip is a stop at the water's edge of the Statue of Liberty.
9.9 Miles
90% 871 votes
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Dumbo

Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, simply called Dumbo, has art galleries, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and others. It was featured in several movies, such as Seinfeld and Vanilla Sky.
9.9 Miles
94% 16691 votes
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Broadway

Theaters Broadway, New York City, NY MoreLess Info
Worldwide known as the center of the American theater industry, Broadway features plenty of theaters which have been staging shows for more than 50 years. The Majestic is one of the most important ones, hosting the longest running Broadway show, The Phantom at the Opera.
9.9 Miles
92% 121 votes
Theaters New York City, NY MoreLess Info
The Barrymore Theater is a 1,028-seat Broadway theatre that first opened in 1928. The location, named after actress Ethel Barrymore, has hosted performances of The Glass Menagerie and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
9.9 Miles
90% 81 votes
Theaters 111 West 44th Street Between 6th and 7th Avenue, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The Belasco Theatre is a Broadway theatre that opened in 1907. The location, which features Tiffany lighting and murals from artist Everett Shinn, has played host to performances like James Joyce's The Dead and Twelfth Night/Richard III.
9.9 Miles
85% 41 votes
Theaters 1515 Broadway at W. 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
The Best Buy Theater is a concert venue that hosts performances from artists such as New Found Glory, Beats Antique, and the American Authors. The venue, which has a maximum capacity of 2,100, features an 85-foot long LED high definition screen.
9.9 Miles
84% 31 votes
Theaters 256 West 47th Street, New York City, NY 10036 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Brooks Atkinson Theater can enjoy performances from the likes of Martin Sheen, Candice Bergen, and Mia Farrow. This 1,069-seat theater still features the original chandelier from when the location first opened in 1926.
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