New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

1. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

9.2
1 Center St (at Park Pl), Newark, NJ
Performing Arts Venue · Newark Central Business District · 68 tips and reviews

Greg P.Greg P: Wonderful shows, beautiful concert hall!

Gentleman C.Gentleman Culture: There are so many different types of events that NJPAC puts on. And its such a spectacular space. Don't miss out.

Justin M.Justin Mashia: If you lose your ticket, bring your ID and credit card you purchased the tix with and they'll reprint your tix there!!

Branch Brook Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

2. Branch Brook Park

9.0
Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark, NJ
Park · Forest Hill · 27 tips and reviews

Cory BookerCory Booker: Cherry Blossom Festival every April - check out over 4,000 cherry blossom trees, more than any park in the country!

Crystal W.Crystal Ward: Beautiful Atmosphere on this Lovely Day ;)

Alessandro B.Alessandro Barchi: Go to the ponds and look for Macro Invertebrates

Newark Museum is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

3. Newark Museum

8.4
49 Washington St, Newark, NJ
Museum · Newark Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews

David B.David Brieva: The best museum in NJ. Lots if art and historical exhibits.

NASANASA: The Dreyfuss Planetarium opened in 1953 and is the oldest in New Jersey. More than 1.5 million people have star-gazed here. A NASA grant made possible recent high definition and sound upgrades. Read more.

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Prudential Center is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

4. Prudential Center

8.4
25 Lafayette St (btwn Broad & Mulberry St), Newark, NJ
Hockey Stadium · Newark Central Business District · 166 tips and reviews

Joe K.Joe Klimas: Pretty solid venue with over the top prices. The rush concert I saw here from their R40 tour was one of the best shows I've ever seen, made possible by the Pru center.

NHLNHL: Fanatic Fact: Formerly the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies, the Devils arrived in New Jersey to stay in 1982.

ESPNESPN: Head to the lower level Grand Concourse, which houses jerseys from most high school hockey teams in the Garden State.

Tuxedo Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

5. Tuxedo Park

8.1
South Orange, NJ
Park · No tips or reviews
Independence Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

6. Independence Park

8.2
214-218 Adams St, Newark, NJ
Park · North Ironbound · 7 tips and reviews

Mateo R.Mateo Rodriguez: Amazing park. Very busy with families and rec leagues, but in a good way.

Pedro L.Pedro Lebre: Independence Park is 12.69 acres.

Lorayne C.Lorayne Constant: Nice area to have fun, practice some sports and do so exercises

Weequahic Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

7. Weequahic Park

8.0
Weequahic Park Dr, Newark, NJ
Park · Dayton - Weequahic Park · 15 tips and reviews

Constance S.Constance Scales: I love the park, the trail, and the scenery.

Crystal O.Crystal Oliver: Lots of hills...very challenging run :)

Simon R.Simon Reddick: You have to try the track around the lake. Great workout.

Military Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

8. Military Park

8.0
42 - 50 Park Pl (Broad St), Newark, NJ
Park · Newark Central Business District · 15 tips and reviews

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: A wonderful park. This place is getting better and better. Very glad to see one of our City's great public spaces coming back to life.

Becky L.Becky Ludkiewicz: The new Military Park is gorgeous! Great spot to each your lunch.

Janet C.Janet Clark: Parking is Evil. Make sure you are at a meter.

Seed Gallery is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

9. Seed Gallery

7.8
210 Market St (Mulberry Street), Newark, NJ
Art Gallery · Newark Central Business District · 1 tip

Seed GallerySeed Gallery: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8664430545?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_eventv2&utm_term=eventname_text

NJPAC Victoria Theater is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

10. NJPAC Victoria Theater

7.8
1 Center St, Newark, NJ
Theater · Newark Central Business District · 3 tips and reviews

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Angela L.Angela L: Had a great time @ the concert. Definitely better seats this time.

Cristo L.Cristo Leon: Una buena opcion para conciertos. Penn Station esta muy cerca

Cherry Blossom Center is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

11. Cherry Blossom Center

7.7
Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ
Park · Forest Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Yvonne C.Yvonne Crooks: It's a great spring Sunday afternoon out with friends and family. Lovely day

Jo G.Jo Grazide: Amazing and fun.a little too soon not peak but nice day out.

CityPlex 12 Newark is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

12. CityPlex 12 Newark

7.5
360-390 Springfield Ave (Bergen Street), Newark, NJ
Movie Theater · West Side · 22 tips and reviews

Shari S.Shari Slaughter: Super Tuesdays!!! All day movies are $6.00!!! Score!!! And I love the new theatre!!! So clean and pretty!!!

De L.De Lano: This is the best thing Shaq could've done for this area of Newark!

Leina R.Leina Rodriguez: Matinees only cost 6.50 and they include 1.50pm showings.

Washington Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

13. Washington Park

7.2
33 Washington St, Newark, NJ
Park · Newark Central Business District · 5 tips and reviews

Sophia M.Sophia Modu: Great park it’s good to see it being revitalized. The seating installations are ascetically odd, in color and design. Compliant for ADA? They’re placed directly over paved walkways!

Ankur A.Ankur A: Don't forget to check out the occasional fairs and musical shows.

Jan Michael R.Jan Michael Reyes: Good place for Pokestops :)

Gallery Aferro is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

14. Gallery Aferro

7.5
73 Market St (University), Newark, NJ
Art Gallery · Newark Central Business District · No tips or reviews
Lincoln Park is one of The 15 Best Fun Activities in Newark.

15. Lincoln Park

7.1
Newark, NJ
Park · 6 tips and reviews

lisalisa: Huge park!

Keya S.Keya Sanders: Great music and food who can ask for anything else!!!!

Rah C.Rah Coleon: Food gd music weather gd I'm gd