Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Trailside Nature & Science Center
Hands-on exhibits amid a nature preserve. 4,500-sq.-ft. interactive museum dedicated to the natural world & overlooking Watchung Reservation.
Institute Woods
Preserve with trails & lush surrounds. 589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Gardens, a greenhouse & a historic home. Tranquil arboretum with over 5 acres of formal gardens, a greenhouse & a 19th-century estate.
Duck Pond Park
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Mercer County Park
Wooded trails, a lake & a dog park. Diverse activities available in a large preserve including play fields, trails, a lake & a dog park.
Hemlock Falls
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Staten Island Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits & learning programs. Interactive exhibits cover a range of subjects from fire fighting to insects; classes offered too.
Turtle Back Zoo Carousel
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Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
Sayen House and Gardens
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The Funplex
Family game spot with laser tag & arcade. Indoor family amusement center features go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, 4D theater & more.
The Newark Museum of Art
Global art & natural science exhibits. Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.
Oasis Family Farm
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Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Hands-on educational exhibits for kids. Interactive art, history & science exhibits for kids, built & staffed by at-risk young adults.
Hamilton Township PAL Safety Town
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Kuser Farm Park
Victorian estate with tours & picnicking. 22-acre park with a Queen Anne mansion offering tours & programs, plus a playground & picnic area.
Trenton Battle Monument
Column-like Revolutionary War monument. Imposing Revolutionary War monument commemorating the 1776 Battle of Trenton.
Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
Cadwalader Park
Grassy, tree-filled green space. Expansive, serene park showcasing grassy lawns, winding paths, trees & other features.
Old Barracks Museum
Revolutionary War-era British barracks. Set in a 1758 British military building, this museum offers exhibits of Colonial American history.
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium, art & historic exhibits. Museum with a planetarium & areas dedicated to fine art, cultural & natural history & archeology.
Planetarium At NJ State Museum
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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.
New Jersey State Police Museum
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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.
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.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Revolutionary War site offering tours. Tours are offered of this Revolutionary War site where Washington's army crossed the Delaware River.
J Owen Grundy Park
Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
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.
The Battery Urban Farm
Outdoor classroom for organic farming. Farm-based learning in a garden with various organically-grown foods, flowers & other plants.
South Cove Park
Dog-free park with stunning harbor views. Dog-free waterfront park featuring walkways & quays with scenic harbor views & a relaxed atmosphere.
Water Lab
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Pumphouse Park
Waterfront area with open lawn & benches. Harborfront recreational area featuring a central lawn & benches amid landscaped trees & flowers.
Newport Green Park
Manicured waterside recreational space. This landscaped waterfront refuge on 4 acres includes a sandy beach, play area & special events.
Rockefeller Park
Lawns, gardens, public art & playground. Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.
Teardrop Park
Mid-block urban oasis. Sustainability-minded public park with natural stone accents, a water play area & plenty of shade.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Esplanade walkway with classic NYC views. Tree-lined walkway offers views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan skyline.
Silverstein Family Park
Small park with benches & a fountain. Small triangular park featuring tree-shaded benches, a fountain & flower-filled planters.
Imagination Playground
Large sand box, water jets & foam blocks. Modern, interactive playground with a sand pit, giant foam building pieces, sprinklers & a slide.
Pier 25 Playground
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
Riverfront BBQ grills & shaded seating. This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
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.
Urban JunGGle Play
Kids' playspace with camps & classes. Children's activity center with an indoor playground, plus school prep classes, camps & events.
Garden of Reflection
Serene memorial set in a symbolic garden. A thoughtful 9/11 memorial using trees, water & a spiraling path to inspire quiet contemplation.
Washington Square Fountain
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Museum of Illusions - New York
Interactive optical deceptions. Exhibits to deceive the eye including kaleidoscopes & holograms, plus tilted & reverse rooms.
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.
White Hill Mansion
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
Interactive displays & exhibits. Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits.
Evelyn's Playground
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The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey
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SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - American Dream Mall
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Shady Brook Farm
Hub for seasonal events & produce. Known for its seasonal events & U-pick, this quaint farm also features a market, deli & nursery.
Pennsbury Manor
Former estate & grounds of William Penn. Reconstructed site features a riverside manor where visitors can experience 17th-century life.
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Street-themed amusement park. Big Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, interactive parade, water slides & Elmo's World.
Friends of Bolton Mansion
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