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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18.5 Miles
99% 162 votes
Parks 334 South Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ MoreLess Info
Over 2,500 acres make up the Mercer County Park. Year-round facilities are available with many related activities like athletic fields, an ice skating center, mountain biking, a boathouse and marina, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
18.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts Centers 290 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728 MoreLess Info
The Around the Corner Art Center is a shop that provides custom framing, art supplies, and educational art classes to aspiring artists. The center holds year round classes for people ages 5 and up.
18.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold, NJ 7728 MoreLess Info
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County celebrates the region's rich Jewish heritage. Visitors can view exhibits and collections dating from the 1700's that document the contributions Jewish settlers made to the community.
18.6 Miles
100% 122 votes
Parks Loantaka Way, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
Over 744 acres in 4 different sections make up Loantaka Brook Reservation. The park features athletic fields, fitness stations and picnic areas with more than 8 miles of trails for biking, hiking, cross country skiing and horseback riding.
18.7 Miles
93% 27 votes
Gardens Old Short Hills Road, Summit, NJ 07078 MoreLess Info
Greenwood Gardens offers acres of maintained trees with sculptures, a pond and interesting outdoor buildings like a tea house. Patrons can stroll through the gardens while observing artwork or picnic on the picnic tables on the patio.
18.8 Miles
98% 60 votes
Parks Maplewood Road, Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
Delaware & Raritan State Park are two historical state parks in Princeton, New Jersey which people have enjoyed peaceful walks alongside the canals. Other activities such as biking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
18.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 7 N Loantaka Ln, Morristown, NJ 07960 MoreLess Info
Situated along Loantaka Brook, Loantaka Park features over eight miles of trails suitable for walking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. The park provides lake access, fitness stations, picnic areas, a playground and restroom facilities.
18.9 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.
19.0 Miles
36% 36 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 MoreLess Info
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.
19.0 Miles
40% 10 votes
Movie Theaters 651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 MoreLess Info
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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