Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.
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📍 DUMBO, Brooklyn
Open · until 9 PM (NY time)
A team challenge course that plays like a live-action video game: move through interactive rooms on communication and fast reactions, then face the famously messy "bomb" finale.
PAID
255 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–9 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 3 PM–9 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM–9 PM |
| Fri | 2 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–12 AM |
📍 Chinatown, Manhattan
Open · until 12 AM (NY time)
The city's classic arcade: rhythm games, fighting cabinets and claw machines on a tiny Chinatown block.
PAID
8 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–12 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM–2 AM |
📍 Long Island City, Queens
Open · until 9 PM (NY time)
Indoor pickleball open play and court rentals.
PAID
Long Island City, Queens · Map
| Sun | 8 AM–9 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tue | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM–10 PM |
📍 Times Square, Manhattan
Open · until 11 PM (NY time)
Indoor pickleball open play and court rentals.
PAID
Times Square, Manhattan · Map
| Sun | 7 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tue | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM–10 PM |
📍 Westbury, Long Island Lower New York
Open · until 1 AM (NY time)
A giant arcade with VR, racing and prize games, plus a sports bar.
PAID
1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–12 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Sat | 10 AM–1 AM |
📍 Financial District, Manhattan
Open · until 11 PM (NY time)
Golf simulators with a bar; no golf skills needed.
PAID
22 Stone St, New York, NY 10004 · Map
| Sun | 7 AM–11 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tue | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thu | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Sat | 7 AM–1 AM |
📍 Willowbrook, Staten Island
Open · until 11 PM (NY time)
Family fun center with games and attractions.
PAID
3555 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM–12 AM |
📍 Astoria, Queens
Open · until 11 PM (NY time)
Arcade with classic cabinets, claw machines and interactive floor and reality games.
PAID
36-10 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 2 PM–11 PM |
| Tue | 2 PM–11 PM |
| Wed | 2 PM–11 PM |
| Thu | 2 PM–11 PM |
| Fri | 2 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM–11 PM |
📍 Hoboken, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)
Open · until 12 AM (NY time)
A Hoboken game hall with bowling, billiards, ping pong and arcade games.
PAID
1012 Grand St, Floor 3, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · Map
| Sun | 8 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tue | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Sat | 8 AM–12 AM |
📍 Meatpacking, Manhattan
Open · until 10 PM (NY time)
Indoor themed mini golf courses with a bar. All ages until 6 PM, 18+ after.
PAID
446 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 2 PM–10 PM |
| Tue | 2 PM–10 PM |
| Wed | 2 PM–10 PM |
| Thu | 2 PM–10 PM |
| Fri | 2 PM–1 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM–1 AM |
📍 Farmingdale (Nassau), Long Island Lower New York
Open · until 10 PM (NY time)
Race electric go-karts on a renovated multi-level track, then add VR or arcade-style challenges if you want.
PAID
RPM Raceway Long Island, Farmingdale, NY · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–11 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Tue | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–11 PM |
📍 Midtown, Manhattan
Open · until 8 PM (NY time)
Teams of two or more race through about 50 minutes of spy-themed physical and mental challenges: agility, teamwork, observation and quick decisions. Wear comfortable athletic clothes.
PAID
928 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–10 PM |
📍 NoMad, Manhattan
Open · until 11 PM (NY time)
Indoor crazy golf on vintage-style courses with cocktails and street-food stalls. An eat-and-play bar where the golf is the point.
PAID
35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 4:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Tue | 4:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Wed | 3 PM–11 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM–11 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM–1 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–1 AM |
📍 Edison, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)
Open · until 12 AM (NY time)
Driving-range game bays with food and a bar.
PAID
Edison, New Jersey · Map
| Sun | 9 AM–12 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Sat | 9 AM–1 AM |
📍 Holtsville, Long Island Lower New York
Open · until 12 AM (NY time)
Driving-range game bays with food and a bar.
PAID
Holtsville, Long Island · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–12 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Sat | 10 AM–1 AM |
📍 Bloomfield, Staten Island
Open · until 8 PM (NY time)
Indoor family park with trampolines, climbing and attractions.
PAID
501 Industry Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Tue | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Wed | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–10 PM |
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