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Date Night / Paid Activities $

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.

12 of 82 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

⛸️ Skating & snow$$$

Big SNOW American Dream

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

North America's first indoor ski slope, open all year. Buy tickets online ahead.

PAID 2-hour slope access $59.99; with ski/board + outerwear rental $99.99

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

Sun	10 AM–9 PM
Mon	1 PM–8 PM
Tue	1 PM–8 PM
Wed	1 PM–8 PM
Thu	1 PM–8 PM
Fri	1 PM–9 PM
Sat	10 AM–9 PM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🧗 Climbing & thrills$$$

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Paramus

📍 Paramus, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Float in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor. Training included, about 90 minutes in all.

PAID 2 flights $110 ($88 online sale); 4 flights $189

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

211 Route 4 East, Paramus, NJ 07652 · Map

Sun	10 AM–7 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	2 PM–8 PM
Wed	11 AM–9 PM
Thu	2 PM–9 PM
Fri	10 AM–9 PM
Sat	9 AM–9 PM

Closed Mondays.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$$

Liberty Science Center

📍 Jersey City, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Hands-on science halls and the biggest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, in Liberty State Park.

PAID Adults $32 in advance ($37 same day); planetarium shows +$8

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	10 AM–4 PM
Fri	10 AM–4 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Open days vary by week; check the calendar.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Montclair Art Museum

📍 Montclair, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

American and Native American art in a 1914 museum. Pair it with a walk in nearby Presby Iris Gardens.

PAID $17 adults

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

3 S Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 · Map

Sun	11 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	10 AM–6 PM
Sat	10 AM–6 PM

Open Fri–Sun.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks$$$

Nickelodeon Universe (American Dream)

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

America's largest indoor theme park, with real roller coasters, about 10 miles from Midtown.

PAID All Access day tickets from $59.99 (non-peak) / $79 (peak)

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

Sun	11 AM–9 PM
Mon	11 AM–9 PM
Tue	11 AM–9 PM
Wed	11 AM–9 PM
Thu	11 AM–9 PM
Fri	11 AM–9 PM
Sat	11 AM–9 PM

Hours can vary by day.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play$$

Play! Hoboken

📍 Hoboken, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 8 AM today (NY time)

A Hoboken game hall with bowling, billiards, ping pong and arcade games.

PAID $29 per person for 2 hours of arcade, billiards, games and ping pong; bowling $59 per lane-hour

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

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

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks$$$

DreamWorks Water Park

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC) ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🧗 Climbing & thrills$

Gravity Vault Hoboken: Happy Hour Friday Climbing

📍 Hoboken, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC) ★ Fridays 5–10 PM · through 11/20

Closed · opens Fri at 5 PM (NY time)

Friday-night indoor climbing at a discounted $15 day pass from 5–10 PM.

PAID Friday Happy Hour day pass $15 (regular adult day pass $30)

⏱ Est. time spent: 2–3 hrs

Hours & address

1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · Map

Fri 10/30	5 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/6	5 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/13	5 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/20	5 PM–10 PM

Confirmed Fridays: Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, 20, 2026.

Who can go: Standard climbing waiver and safety rules.

Booking: No registration for the day pass; the belay class registers separately.

Optional extras: Shoes $6, harness $5, chalk bag $3, full set $11; Friday belay class $35 (regular $49).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🧗 Climbing & thrills$

Gravity Vault Hoboken: Wednesday Student Day

📍 Hoboken, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC) ★ Wednesdays, students · through 11/18

Closed · opens Wed at 9 AM (NY time)

Students climb all day for $15 on Wednesdays. Rentals and staff instruction aren't included, so it suits prepared climbers or groups.

PAID Student day pass $15 with valid student ID

⏱ Est. time spent: 2–3 hrs

Hours & address

1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · Map

Wed 10/28	9 AM–9 PM
Wed 11/4	9 AM–9 PM
Wed 11/11	9 AM–9 PM
Wed 11/18	9 AM–9 PM

Confirmed Wednesdays: Oct 28 and Nov 4, 11, 18, 2026.

Who can go: Valid student ID required for the discount.

Booking: Day pass needs no advance registration; the student belay class does.

Optional extras: Student belay class $35; shoes $6, harness $5, chalk $3, full rental $11.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play$$

LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Play-focused night out: games, golf or pinball.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Newark Museum of Art

📍 Newark, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours together.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$$

SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours together.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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