- TripBuzz found 566 things to do with kids in or near Paterson, New Jersey, including 561 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Bronx and Flushing.
- From Paul's Bar & Bowling to Paterson Museum, the Paterson area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Arts & Crafts Classes and History Museums.
- With a population of nearly 150,000 people, Paterson is New Jersey's third most populous city and the nation's second most dense city, just behind New York City. Only 45 minutes from downtown Manhattan, Paterson has a prominent view of the city's sky line, which is a big attraction to the area.
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Since its opening in 1994, the Star City Playhouse has been showcasing live performances and plays featuring local actors and artists. Various off-Broadway plays are featured throughout the year along with auditions.
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An independent theater, Nitehawk Cinema screens a variety of movies, ranging from current Hollywood movies to classics, cult films, and art house and foreign offerings. The theater also features a restaurant and bar.
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Covering 7.5 acres, Historic Speedwell illustrates the restored 1800s estate of Stephen Vail. Exhibits cover the construction of the S.S. Savannah, 19th Century wedding practices, and the invention of the telegraph.
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Established in 1988, Paintball Depot is a paintball park location that offers many services to its guests. In addition to paintball, other services offered include laser tag, airsoft games, and birthday party and large group event hosting.
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The AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20 is a full-featured modern cinemaplex offering first-run movies in a modern setting. This location also has a dedicated IMAX theater, as well as equipment capable of showing the latest 3D-enabled films.
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651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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Loews Cineplex At Jersey Gardens is a 20 screen movie theater that features stadium seating and the IMAX experience. The theater airs mainstream, independent, and 3D films, and is available to host parties and special events.
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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.
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Wagon Wheel Stables is an interactive, mobile petting zoo that brings lamas, ponies, goats, chinchillas, hedgehogs and many other animals to its patrons. They primarily host children's parties but serve other events including picnics and private functions.
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The Music Hall of Williamsburg plays host to performances from artists like The Raveonettes, the Black Lips, and The Afghan Wings. The events at this location are often restricted by age.