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Things to do with kids in Newark

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Newark — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Newark. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    American Dream

    4.5 (43,337)1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Newark.

  2. 02

    New York New Jersey Stadium

    4.5 (26,617)1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

    A well-rated stadium in Newark.

  3. 03

    9/11 Memorial & Museum

    4.8 (94,285)180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA

    A well-rated museum in Newark.

  4. 04

    The High Line

    4.7 (67,550)New York, NY 10011, USA

    A well-rated park in Newark.

  5. 05

    Statue of Liberty

    4.7 (112,082)New York, NY 10004, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Newark.

  6. 06

    Vessel

    4.6 (29,263)20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, USA

    A well-rated landmark in Newark.

  7. 07

    The Battery

    4.6 (79,985)New York, NY 10004, USA

    A well-rated park in Newark.

  8. 08

    Washington Square Park

    4.6 (32,859)New York, NY 10012, USA

    A well-rated city park in Newark.

  9. 09

    Little Island

    4.7 (17,480)Little Island, Pier 55 at Hudson River Park, Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10014, USA

    A well-rated park in Newark.

  10. 10

    One World Trade Center

    4.8 (31,093)285 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Newark.

  11. 11

    Edge NYC

    4.6 (32,648)30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Newark.

  12. 12

    Whitney Museum of American Art

    4.5 (14,977)99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Newark.

  13. 13

    Intrepid Museum

    4.7 (46,683)Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

    A well-rated museum in Newark.

  14. 14

    Liberty State Park

    4.7 (36,858)1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

    A well-rated state park in Newark.

  15. 15

    Brookfield Place

    4.6 (22,353)230 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Newark.

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How were these things to do with kids in Newark chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Newark, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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