Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Brunswick, NJ

  • The list below includes 274 free or cheap things to do in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Rutgers Gardens to Monument Square Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Brunswick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Edison.
  • The list below includes 274 free or cheap things to do in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
  • From Rutgers Gardens to Monument Square Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Brunswick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Edison.
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17.4 Miles
87% 39 votes
Botanical Gardens 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ MoreLess Info
At Reeves-Reed Arboretum, visitors can explore the gardens, pathways, and historic buildings on the premises. In the spring time, they feature a 'daffodil-bowl' where an entire hillside is blooming with daffodils.
17.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 206 S. 2nd Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 15037 MoreLess Info
Housed in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania's Grand Theatre, Mon River Arts brings live theater productions to the area. The theater is also used for movies of various kinds, party rentals, and special event hosting.
17.6 Miles
Established in 1945, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art has a collection of more than 1,000 items pertaining to the Tibetan culture, including in here sculptures, ritual objects, musical instruments, and scroll paintings.
17.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dance Clubs 49 Wesfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208 MoreLess Info
A dance club with a Latin flair, Club Malibu offers a diverse selection of music and styles to its clientele. It features a variety of visiting DJs, and is available for parties.
17.6 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 MoreLess Info
Located close to an urban area, Great Kills Park provides visitors with a wetlands wildlife preserve, circuited with jogging and hiking trails. The park also offers easy access to a local public beach area as well.
17.7 Miles
Once home to William Livingston, a signer of the Constitution, the Liberty Hall Museum displays artifacts and offers guided tours. Among the items at the museum are letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin and antique furniture and ceramics.
17.7 Miles
31% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 2474 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303 MoreLess Info
United Artists Theatre plays the latest movies with digital projection in their stadium seating theaters. Their tickets can be purchased online and presented at the theater in printed or mobile form.
17.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
History Museums 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 7728 MoreLess Info
The history and culture of Monmouth County is on display at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum. Collections span over three centuries of life in the area. The library is a popular spot, where visitors can learn more about genealogy. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
18.0 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.
18.3 Miles
68% 34 votes
Movie Theaters 101 Trotters Way, Freehold, NJ 07728 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Freehold Metroplex 14 offers first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides reclining chairs, reserved seating, theater rentals, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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