Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, NJ

  • The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
  • The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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23.4 Miles
98% 50 votes
Theaters 123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 MoreLess Info
Instead of a simple venue offering performances, the First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre provides performances as well as dessert for guests. There are also special full dinner theater performances held regularly.
23.4 Miles
22% 9 votes
Ice Skating 1425 Frontier Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 MoreLess Info
Open to public skaters, Bridgewater Sports Arena offers a variety of entertainment options from an arcade area to laser tag arena. The facility has three ice rinks of varying sizes for hockey and ice skating.
23.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Children's Play Area 10 Alvin Ct, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 MoreLess Info
Jumping Jungle is a 10,000 square foot climate-controlled indoor inflatable recreation center where kids of all ages can climb, slide, bounce and have fun. They offer 8 unique inflatables, laser tag, kid-friendly arcade games and a hurricane simulator.
23.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 82 1st Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 MoreLess Info
Featuring digital projectors and reclining chairs, Atlantic Theatre offers comfort and modern technology for a unique movie-going experience. The theatre also offers a full service snack bar and 3D movie screenings.
23.4 Miles
53% 49 votes
Movie Theaters 29 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, NY 10710 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers a full-service restaurant and lounge, stadium seating, theater rentals and a lobby snack bar.
23.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 600 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805 MoreLess Info
The VIP Beach & Tennis Club is a country club that offers amenities including a beach bar, outdoor buffets, a poolside barbeque, and a cafe. Sporting activities that are supported by the club include tennis, basketball, and shuffleboard.
23.5 Miles
95% 55 votes
Breweries 6 East Washington Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 MoreLess Info
The fully-functioning Carton Brewing Company conducts tours throughout the week. Visitors are able to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and production of beer that is then sold through the company.
23.5 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 27 Prospect Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 7716 MoreLess Info
Headquartered inside the historic Strauss Mansion, the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society is devoted to recording, preserving, and celebrating local and regional history and culture. The society hosts and sponsors a variety of historically themed events.
23.5 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.
23.6 Miles
64% 11 votes
Paintball 625 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ 07480 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy paintball and airsoft on a variety of fields across 15 acres of woodlands, hills, and paths at Battle Creek Paintball & Airsoft Field. The venue also features an on site pro shop.
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