Free & Cheap Things To Do With Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Jersey City

Morris Canal Park

Morris Canal Park

Green space with a scenic view. Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.

158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States

J Owen Grundy Park

J Owen Grundy Park

Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.

Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center

Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.

222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Newport Green Park

Newport Green Park

Manicured waterside recreational space. This landscaped waterfront refuge on 4 acres includes a sandy beach, play area & special events.

Green Park, 14th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Empty Sky Memorial

Empty Sky Memorial

Monument honoring New Jersey's 9/11 dead. Steel walls pointing towards Ground Zero, inscribed with the names of New Jersey's 9/11 victims.

1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Ellis Island

Ellis Island

Iconic former U.S. immigration point. From 1892 to 1924, this site was the main gateway to the U.S. & admitted over 12 million immigrants.

Ellis Island, New York, NY 10280

Rockefeller Park

Rockefeller Park

Lawns, gardens, public art & playground. Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.

75 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280

Teardrop Park

Teardrop Park

Mid-block urban oasis. Sustainability-minded public park with natural stone accents, a water play area & plenty of shade.

Warren St, New York, NY 10005

Pier C Park

Pier C Park

NYC views plus play areas & a promenade. This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.

340 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Pumphouse Park

Pumphouse Park

Waterfront area with open lawn & benches. Harborfront recreational area featuring a central lawn & benches amid landscaped trees & flowers.

New York, NY 10080

Pier 25 Playground

Pier 25 Playground

Visit this great place for kids and families!

227 West St, New York, NY 10013

South Cove Park

South Cove Park

Dog-free park with stunning harbor views. Dog-free waterfront park featuring walkways & quays with scenic harbor views & a relaxed atmosphere.

50 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280

Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park

Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park

Open lawn space & roofdeck river views. Compact riverfront park with lawn & walkways amid planted gardens, plus pavilion-top view of harbor.

20 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280

Silverstein Family Park

Silverstein Family Park

Small park with benches & a fountain. Small triangular park featuring tree-shaded benches, a fountain & flower-filled planters.

Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007

The Battery Urban Farm

The Battery Urban Farm

Outdoor classroom for organic farming. Farm-based learning in a garden with various organically-grown foods, flowers & other plants.

State St &, Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004

Urban JunGGle Play

Urban JunGGle Play

Kids' playspace with camps & classes. Children's activity center with an indoor playground, plus school prep classes, camps & events.

1140 Maxwell Ln, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Imagination Playground

Imagination Playground

Large sand box, water jets & foam blocks. Modern, interactive playground with a sand pit, giant foam building pieces, sprinklers & a slide.

Front St., John St., and, South St, New York, NY 10038

Museum of Illusions - New York

Museum of Illusions - New York

Interactive optical deceptions. Exhibits to deceive the eye including kaleidoscopes & holograms, plus tilted & reverse rooms.

77 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014

Washington Square Fountain

Washington Square Fountain

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012

The Museum of Interesting Things (advance appt only)

The Museum of Interesting Things (advance appt only)

Private showcase of antiques & oddities. Appointment-only viewings of old phonographs, cameras & toys in a private collector's home.

Georgetown Plaza, 60 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003

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