Things to Do with Kids in Paterson, NJ

  • 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.
  • 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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21.0 Miles
84% 137 votes
Historic Sites Beneath Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1663, the Fort Wadsworth covers 226 acres and is one of the oldest forts in the country. Among the events which are held here, the New York City Marathon passes through it.
21.0 Miles
100% 7 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 53-51 111th Street, Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
Queens Zoo is home to exhibits including an aviary, animal trail, sea lion pool, waterfowl marsh and their domestic animals exhibit with a petting zoo. Pumas, bobcats, bison, coyotes and black bears can be seen there.
21.0 Miles
85% 13 votes
National & State Parks 415 South Mountain Road, New City, NY MoreLess Info
High Tor State Park is a day-use facility that offers amenities for the whole family. The park features a swimming pool, picnic area, and hiking trails as well as picturesque views of the Hudson River.
21.0 Miles
95% 21 votes
Parks 1150 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY 10305 MoreLess Info
Home to two ponds and a lake, Clove Lakes Park can be used for fishing, boating, ice skating, soccer, basketball, football and baseball. The park provides fitness paths, children's playgrounds, wooded areas, picnic facilities and a restaurant.
21.2 Miles
72% 96 votes
Parks 11101 Corona Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
Home to Meadow Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park can be used for boating, basketball, baseball, tennis, cricket, miniature golf and soccer. The park provides open green space, trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a zoo, a botanical garden and other recreation facilities.
21.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
A large facility with seating for as many as 10,000 fans, Louis Armstrong Stadium has hosted both the U.S. Open and Grand Slam competitions. Named for the famous jazz musician, other events such as musical concerts are also held here.
21.3 Miles
59% 100 votes
Botanical Gardens 43 - 50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355 MoreLess Info
The Queens Botanical Garden is spread on 39 acres and features 28 separate gardens, such as the Children's Garden, the Arboretum, the Rose Garden, and the Wedding Garden. It has its own visitor's center.
21.3 Miles
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.
21.3 Miles
50% 8 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 79-08 Cooper Avenue, Flushing, NY 11385 MoreLess Info
At Artistic Stitch Sports Complex, visitors can participate in a wide variety of sports activities; including soccer, dodge ball, and wiffle ball. The complex also has indoor batting cages that visitors can reserve.
21.3 Miles
29% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 93 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10607 MoreLess Info
The Bow Tie Cinema 100 is a move theater that screens a variety of films, particularly art house, independent, classic, cult, and foreign fare. The theater offers discounts to members of the Criterion Club.
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