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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14.2 Miles
22% 55 votes
Movie Theaters 2210 Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring first-run, feature films, AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 displays movies using digital projection and provides closed captioning, assisted listening and descriptive video devices. The theater offers concessions and can be used for private events.
14.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks West orange, West Orange, NJ 7052 MoreLess Info
Recently renovated, Codey Arena has two indoor ice rinks for recreational and competitive skating. Visitors can choose from a variety of hockey leagues, or simply practice skating during public skate sessions.
14.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters Essex Green Shopping, West Orange, NJ 7052 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, AMC Dine-in Theatres Essex Green 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers a full bar, in-theater dining, luxury suites with reclining chairs, stadium seating and theater rentals.
14.3 Miles
89% 103 votes
Parks Bronx, NY MoreLess Info
Covering 1,146 acres, the Van Cortlandt Park has amenities for the entire family to enjoy: barbeque areas, playgrounds, sport courts and fields, as well as 6.75 miles of trails. It is popular among birdwatchers, with approximately 54 bird species to be spotted in here.
14.3 Miles
76% 17 votes
Bowling 377 Crooks Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07503 MoreLess Info
Guests of Paul's Bar & Bowling can play a game on one of eight lanes. The location also sells adult beverages and hot wings at discounted prices, with offerings including a 40-cent wing night.
14.3 Miles
64% 22 votes
Aquariums 1080 US Hwy 46, Clifton, NJ 07013 MoreLess Info
Absolutely Fish is a large retail fish store housing over 9,000 gallons of marine fish and 5,000 gallons of freshwater fish from around the world. The store also offers school tours and classes for children.
14.3 Miles
40% 5 votes
Horseback Riding 12-22 Woodland Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Essex Equestrian Center is a stable that offers horseback riding lessons and training. They offer lessons for all skill levels, feature a tack shop, and host birthday parties and special events.
14.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Billiards/Pool Halls 1142 US Hwy 46, Clifton, NJ 07013 MoreLess Info
Breaker Billiards is a pool hall that features over a dozen tables of various kinds, as well as ping pong tables. The facility hosts a variety of specials and promotions.
14.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 909 Caldwell Avenue, Union, NJ 7083 MoreLess Info
The Union Township Historic Society is a non-profit organization that operates and maintains the Caldwell Parsonage Museum. The society has the mission of preserving the history of the Township of Union.
14.4 Miles
91% 22 votes
Baseball Fields Montclair State University, 27 Clove Rd Little Falls, Montclair, NJ 07424 MoreLess Info
Located on the Montclair State University campus, Yogi Berra Stadium is named for the former New York Yankees baseball player. The stadium hosts the MSU Red Hawks baseball team and provides 3,784 permanent seats along with overflow lawn seating.
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