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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19.1 Miles
71% 45 votes
Historic Districts Fort Tilden, Queens, NY 11239 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a wooden staircase down to the enjoy the sandy beaches of Fort Tilden. The park includes a gravel path for biking and fort buildings from the Vietnam War era.
19.2 Miles
65% 94 votes
Farms & Ranches 1111 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
Visitors have come to the Wrightman's Farms since 1922 to pick their own fruit and vegetables. Some of the vegetables that can be picked include tomatoes, string beans, lettuce, spring onions, and peppers, while some of the fruit that can be picked include apples, peaches, plums, and zucchini.
19.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Theaters Roosevelt Drive, Edison, NJ 08817 MoreLess Info
Plays In the Park shows live stage productions in an outdoor theater environment. Patrons can bring their own lawn chair to sit in front of the stage and a concession stand is located nearby.
19.2 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 159th St & 29th Avenue, Queens, NY 11358 MoreLess Info
Situated in a heavily wooded area, Bowne Park features a lake that can be used to fish and to view wildlife such as geese, swans and turtles. It has basketball and bocce courts, a playground and picnic areas.
19.3 Miles
91% 64 votes
Parks 270 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ MoreLess Info
The trails and fields in Lewis Morris Park lets visitors hike, jog, and run. Visitors to the park can mountain-bike, picnic, enjoy the park's lake, or visit the herb garden.
19.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks Mill Rd & Patrol Road, Edison, NJ 08837 MoreLess Info
Thomas Edison County Park is a 161 acre park and sports complex. Attractions include 16 lighted tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, 4 soccer fields, a track, and running paths.
19.3 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 1215 E Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Gun Post Lanes offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and bumpers. The center also provides a pro shop, a bar and lounge, party hosting, black light bowling and a snack bar.
19.4 Miles
100% 52 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 164th St & Oak Avenue, Flushing, NY 11358 MoreLess Info
A large, peaceful park with a variety of flowers and trees, Kissena Park has a variety of amenities. There are extensive hiking and bike trails, playgrounds, basketball courts, and picnic areas.
19.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Visitor Centers Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
The Jockey Hollow Visitors Center features a full scale soldier's hut to help visitors imagine the 1779-1780 encampment. The visitors center also offers tours of the Historic Wick House and Cross Estate Gardens.
19.5 Miles
38% 8 votes
Parks Jamaica Ave & 153rd Street, Queens, NY 11432 MoreLess Info
Home to King Manor Museum, Rufus King Park is a wooded area with grass fields and a turf area for soccer. The park has basketball and handball courts, playgrounds and a spray shower.
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