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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📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Open · until 10 PM (NY time)
A huge bouldering gym with routes for total beginners. No ropes or partner needed, so it works for a first try.
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575 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
| Sun | 8 AM–8 PM |
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| Mon | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tue | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thu | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM–8 PM |
📍 Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Open · until 3:30 PM (NY time)
A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours.
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990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
📍 Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Open · until 6 PM (NY time)
Family-friendly open-air ice skating in Prospect Park from Oct 31.
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171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225 · Map
| Sun | 9 AM–6 PM |
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| Mon | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tue | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM–6 PM |
📍 Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Open · until 12 AM (NY time)
Family-friendly old-school neighborhood bowling alley with a bar.
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461 37th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 · Map
| Sun | 9 AM–12 AM |
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| Mon | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 9 AM–1 AM |
| Sat | 9 AM–1 AM |
📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Open · until 11 PM (NY time)
A big climbing gym with roped climbing and bouldering, plus yoga and fitness classes.
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242 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
| Sun | 9 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 | 9 AM–10 PM |
📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn
Open · until 4:30 PM (NY time)
A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours.
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602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
📍 Brooklyn, Brooklyn
Open · until 4 PM (NY time)
A museum on Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. In its own words: “Founded in 1976, the New York Transit Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of New York’s mass transportation.” (official site)
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99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–4 PM |
📍 Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Open · until 9:30 PM (NY time)
Family-friendly outdoor roller rink under the Pier 2 canopy with skyline views.
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150 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
📍 DUMBO, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 3 PM today (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.
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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 |
📍 East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 7 PM today (NY time)
Improv and sketch shows on several small stages.
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137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206 · Map
| Sun | 7 PM–11 PM |
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| Mon | 7 PM–11 PM |
| Tue | 7 PM–11 PM |
| Wed | 7 PM–11 PM |
| Thu | 7 PM–11 PM |
| Fri | 7 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 7 PM–11 PM |
📍 Brooklyn, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)
A winery on Guernsey Street in Brooklyn. What sets it apart: makes its own wine (per its official site).
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61 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–7 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 4 PM–9 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM–9 PM |
| Fri | 4 PM–10 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM–10 PM |
📍 Park Slope, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 6 PM today (NY time)
Stand-up club with free weekday open mics and evening showcases.
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487 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
| Sun | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
| Tue | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
| Wed | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
| Thu | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
| Fri | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
| Sat | 6 PM–11:30 PM |
📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 5:30 PM today (NY time)
Korean BBQ plus five themed private karaoke rooms; half-price karaoke Wednesdays 5:30–7:30pm.
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328 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
| Sun | 4 PM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 5:30 PM–12 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 PM–12 AM |
| Fri | 5:30 PM–2 AM |
| Sat | 5:30 PM–2 AM |
📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 5 PM today (NY time)
Throw real axes at wooden targets, with coaching and target games, in a cabin-style lounge. Wear closed-toe shoes.
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622 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
| Sun | 1 PM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5 PM–10 PM |
| Wed | 5 PM–10 PM |
| Thu | 5 PM–10 PM |
| Fri | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–12 AM |
📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 6 PM today (NY time)
Walk-in shuffleboard club: sign up for a court, play, and grab a tropical cocktail; food trucks most nights. 21+ Mon–Sat; Sundays are family days.
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514 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–8 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Tue | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Wed | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Thu | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Fri | 6 PM–1 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–1 AM |
📍 Red Hook, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 3 PM today (NY time)
Indoor pirate mini golf with mini escape rooms, an arcade and a bar. Thursday nights 21+.
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621 Court St, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11231 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 3 PM–11 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM–11 PM |
📍 Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 5 PM today (NY time)
A working laundromat with a hidden pinball bar in back: two dozen-plus pinball machines and craft beer.
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860 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–2 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Tue | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Wed | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Thu | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Fri | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–2 AM |
📍 East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 3 PM today (NY time)
Rage room: suit up and smash plates, bottles and electronics.
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326 Stagg St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–9 PM |
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| Mon | 3 PM–9 PM |
| Tue | 3 PM–9 PM |
| Wed | 3 PM–9 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM–9 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM–10 PM |
📍 Park Slope, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)
Bar with two indoor bocce courts and a basement comedy and music stage. 21+.
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702 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Map
| Sun | 1 PM–2 AM |
|---|---|
| Mon | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Tue | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Wed | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Thu | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Fri | 4 PM–4 AM |
| Sat | 1 PM–4 AM |
📍 Bushwick, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 6 PM today (NY time)
Indie arcade bar full of independent and experimental video games, with a bar and a small stage. 21+.
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1186 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
| Sun | 6 PM–2 AM |
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| Mon | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Tue | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Wed | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Thu | 6 PM–2 AM |
| Fri | 6 PM–4 AM |
| Sat | 6 PM–4 AM |
📍 Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
The Brooklyn Academy of Music, a Fort Greene arts center for theater, dance, opera and independent film across several historic venues.
PAID
📍 Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Closed · opens tomorrow at 7:30 PM (NY time)
A beginner-friendly two hours on the pottery wheel, Friday and Saturday nights. Everyone needs their own ticket.
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535 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 · Map
| Sun | Closed |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM |
📍 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Bowling lanes inside a live-music venue, with a bar and food.
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📍 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
The brewery behind Brooklyn Lager runs its Williamsburg tasting room with fresh beer, events and tours on select days.
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📍 Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
The world's first museum built for children, founded in 1899, with hands-on exhibits for young kids in a bright yellow building.
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📍 Industry City, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Themed puzzle rooms in Industry City.
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📍 Gravesend, Brooklyn
Closed · opens Sat at 12 PM (NY time)
Outdoor go-kart track and mini golf.
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Gravesend, Brooklyn · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–9 PM |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 12 PM–10 PM |
📍 Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
One of the country's largest art museums, with Egyptian art, Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party and themed First Saturday evenings.
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📍 Park Slope, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A playful Park Slope "superhero supply store" whose profits support 826NYC's free writing programs for kids.
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📍 Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A Brooklyn Heights library and museum in an 1881 landmark, with exhibitions on the borough's past.
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📍 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · opens tomorrow at 7:30 PM (NY time)
A two-hour intro to the potter's wheel. On Fridays it's "Sip & Spin": 21+ and bring your own drinks. Your glazed piece is ready about four weeks later.
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238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–12 PM |
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM |
| Sat | 4 PM–6 PM |
📍 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A tiny, volunteer-run Williamsburg museum of New York curiosities: subway tokens, Statue of Liberty souvenirs and other civic memorabilia.
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📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Run by the nonprofit Coney Island USA, with exhibits on the neighborhood's amusement history, plus the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and the Mermaid Parade.
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📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn ★ Seasonal
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.
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📍 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A Brooklyn brewery's taproom and rooftop in East Williamsburg, pouring creative sours and IPAs brewed on-site.
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📍 DUMBO, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A restored 1922 carousel in a glass pavilion by the Brooklyn Bridge, lit up at night against the skyline.
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📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn ★ Seasonal
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.
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📍 DUMBO, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A DUMBO theater inside a converted tobacco warehouse, known for bold international productions steps from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A Gowanus warehouse venue for comedy, live podcasts, concerts and dance parties, with a front bar.
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📍 Red Hook, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A 1914 wooden railroad barge docked in Red Hook, now a floating museum and performance space with sweeping harbor views.
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📍 Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Historic houses preserving Weeksville, one of the country's largest free Black communities before the Civil War, with tours and programs.
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📍 East Flatbush, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
New York City's oldest building, a Dutch farmhouse from around 1652, with tours, a garden and farm programs in East Flatbush.
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📍 Bushwick, Brooklyn
Closed · opens Sat at 12 PM (NY time)
A roller rink on a hand-painted maple floor with a serious sound system. Saturday Day Disco is all ages.
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262 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
| Sun | Closed |
|---|---|
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | 12 PM–6 PM |
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