Free & Cheap Things to Do in New York City, NY

  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 608 free or cheap things to do in or near New York City, New York, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Architectural Buildings and Dance Clubs.
  • From Central Park to Bryant Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New York City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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8.9 Miles
75% 16 votes
Libraries 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07101 MoreLess Info
Newark Public Library offers a collection of materials and programs of interest to educate, inform, enrich and entertain the citizens of the Newark Community. They also created the Teen Spot to offer space, library services and materials for area teenagers.
8.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Skating Rinks Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102 MoreLess Info
A family focused roller skating rink and entertainment center, Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center hosts open skating sessions as well as birthday parties and other special events. The rink also features an arcade and cafe.
9.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) Warren St & University Blvd, Newark, NJ 7102 MoreLess Info
Home to an all-turf softball and soccer field, Alumni Field is a sports field tucked away in the Rutgers-Newark Campus. Visitors can enjoy a game to support local women's sports.
9.0 Miles
39% 23 votes
Beaches Father Capodanno Blvd & Sand Ln, Staten Island, NY 10301 MoreLess Info
Commonly visited for its boardwalk, South Beach is a coastal beach location offering a number of fun amenities and attractions to enjoy when visiting. Visitors enjoy relaxing in the sand, spending time in the ocean, or walking down the boardwalk.
9.0 Miles
4% 23 votes
Movie Theaters 214 E 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 MoreLess Info
Featuring fully digital projection and sound, the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas is a movie theater that offers guests the opportunity to view the latest movie releases. Other amenities include at-home ticketing, concessions, and theater rentals.
9.1 Miles
81% 57 votes
Bay Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Sheepshead Bay is located between the mainland of Brooklyn and Coney Island. Visitors of this location can charter boats for fishing and partying or visit one of the location's restaurants.
9.1 Miles
85% 81 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY MoreLess Info
Stretching two and a half miles along the Atlantic coast, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach offers walkers, runners, and sightseers scenic views. It features barbecue and sports facilities as well as playgrounds.
9.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
History Museums 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 MoreLess Info
Housed in the longest continually active synagogue in Newark, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is devoted to preserving Jewish heritage and history and to showcasing works by Jewish artists and creators. They feature permanent and traveling exhibits.
9.1 Miles
79% 19 votes
Skating Rinks Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 125-40 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY 11368 MoreLess Info
World Ice Arena is an indoor ice skating facility with locker rentals, a skate shop and a food court. They offer skating lessons, hockey programs, public skating and a swimming area on the second floor.
9.2 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.
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