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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17.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 849 Fenworth Blvd, Franklin Square, NY 11010 MoreLess Info
The Town of Hempstead Rath Park offers a wide range of sport recreation like tennis ball courts, hand ball courts, baseball fields, an open football field, and basketball courts. The park also features a small wading pool that can be accessed during the summer.
17.6 Miles
83% 87 votes
Specialty Museums 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY MoreLess Info
Initially focusing on 19th and 20th century American art and the over-arching Hudson Valley Region, the Hudson River Museum, has grown in both size and focus over the past 86+ years. In addition to the art collections, the museum features a planetarium, outdoor amphitheater, and more.
17.6 Miles
56% 111 votes
Children's Museums 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ MoreLess Info
Interactive, hands-on exhibits like a real fire truck and helicopter, a fossil and dinosaur cave, medieval castle, and ballet studio form the base of The New Jersey Children's Museum. Play is encouraged, and special events can be organized at the site.
17.6 Miles
88% 16 votes
Bowling 22-22 Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ MoreLess Info
Brunswick Fairlawn Lanes is a traditional family-friendly bowling alley that offers casual and league play. The center also features a game room, pro shop and full service snack and drink bar.
17.6 Miles
3% 29 votes
Movie Theaters 67 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470 MoreLess Info
Part of the AMC theater chain, AMC Loews Wayne 14 is a fourteen-theater movie multiplex that shows primarily select first-run Hollywood movies. The theater features digital video and sound, and offers a variety of concessions.
17.7 Miles
79% 19 votes
Fishing Municipal Pier, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 08872 MoreLess Info
The attraction known as The Capt. Dave is actually a 50-foot, custom-built charter boat. Fishing tours make up the bulk of the boat's purpose, but it can also be chartered for a simple boating escape for those who wish to relax on the water.
17.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 300 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801 MoreLess Info
An art gallery that hosts monthly opening exhibits of contemporary artwork, Reverol & Co. Contemporary Art features and sells works by an eclectic array of artists with distinctive styles and approaches.
18.0 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.
18.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 100 Ashwood Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 MoreLess Info
During the summer season, Summit Aquatic Center has a large lap pool open to the public. The pool has a 2 story slide that visitors can slide down in. It also has a snack bar with salads and hot dogs.
18.1 Miles
71% 14 votes
Bowling 19 Le Count Place, New Rochelle, NY MoreLess Info
FunFuzion's New Roc n Bowl puts a fun spin on traditional bowling. The bowling alley offers seventeen lanes of glow-in-the-dark night bowling with a live DJ and snack bar.
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