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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34.7 Miles
27% 11 votes
Movie Theaters Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704 MoreLess Info
South Bay Cinemas is a small movie theater that shows different matinee films as well as regular films. In addition to showing films, the theater can also host birthday parties.
35.2 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 39 Cortland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 MoreLess Info
Offering fields of grass and dirt, Stamford Dog Park in Courtland Park is a fenced canine recreation area with separate large and small dog fields. The park provides drinking water, benches, shaded areas and dog waste bags.
35.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 404 Taconic Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 MoreLess Info
A wild animal reserve focused on sheltering and breeding at-risk species, the LEO Zoological Conservation Center is focused on sustainable conservation. The facility offers educational activities for visitors, but controls the number of human interactions with the animals.
35.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Arts Centers 833 Rt 33, Freehold, NJ 7728 MoreLess Info
Accepting people of all skill levels, NYC Performing Arts Centre offers dance programs for jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and more. The center also has a sports agility training program for children and adults.
35.4 Miles
89% 120 votes
Parks Weed Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
In addition to two sandy beaches and a salt marsh, Cove Island Park features expansive lawn for general access and play. Guests can also enjoy walking trails, a cycling path, and a children's playground.
35.4 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.
35.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks Route 24, 1/2 mile west of Route 206, Chester, NJ MoreLess Info
Known as the busiest park in the township, Chubb Park offers over 85 acres of sports and leisure amenities. The park includes multiple picnic areas, a tennis court, multiple athletic fields, children's playground, ice rink and nature pond and more.
35.7 Miles
iPlay America is 115,000 square feet of fun. The play center features a retro style indoor boardwalk, go-kart racing, two-story laser tag arena and a cafe that serves burgers, funnel cake and more.
36.0 Miles
95% 191 votes
Parks Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ MoreLess Info
Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey is an elegant, manicured space. It is managed by the Somerset County Parks Commission. Park guests enjoy five large picnic areas with 12 tables each. Duke Island Park is also an excellent destination for cyclists.
36.0 Miles
41% 17 votes
Visitor Centers Cooperstown, NY MoreLess Info
The Indian Burial Mound is a fenced off burial site encompassing the final resting place of an Iroquois tribe. A tablet can be found lying on the tomb containing a relevant poem by Rev. W.W. Lord.
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