The best things to do in Rahway

11 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Linden Lanes

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Open since 1957, this family-friendly bowling alley also offers an arcade & snack bar.

741 N Stiles St (Linden)

Open since 1957, this family-friendly bowling alley also offers an arcade & snack bar.

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Roomy performing arts space showcasing classic films, comedy shows, plays & more on 2 stages.

1601 Irving St

Roomy performing arts space showcasing classic films, comedy shows, plays & more on 2 stages.

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Remember when fun came on eight wheels? Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center keeps it rolling with live DJs, a huge arcade, and a fully…

Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave (Newark)

Remember when fun came on eight wheels? Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center keeps it rolling with live DJs, a huge arcade, and a fully stocked Roller Cafe, plus drop-in skate lessons if your turns need tuning. Grab a friend and spin some laps in Newark this week.

From the Irvington newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Prudential Center

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Prudential Center keeps your week lively with Monster Jam wrapping up today and a stacked run of shows on deck, from Grupo Frontera and…

25 Lafayette St (Newark)

Prudential Center keeps your week lively with Monster Jam wrapping up today and a stacked run of shows on deck, from Grupo Frontera and Beres Hammond & Beenie Man to must-see boxing. Pick your vibe, then let Newark’s loudest living room handle the goosebumps.

From the Irvington newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Weequahic Golf Course is Jersey’s oldest public track, reopened in Summer 2025 after a full Stephen Kay renovation that rebuilt greens,…

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr (Newark)

Weequahic Golf Course is Jersey’s oldest public track, reopened in Summer 2025 after a full Stephen Kay renovation that rebuilt greens, tees, and bunkers. Set along a 200-acre lake with sneaky hills and skyline peeks, it’s a friendly, great value test locals actually want to replay.

From the Union newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Elegant 9-hole course known for its scenic views, plus a driving range and miniature golf area.

1300 Raritan Rd (Clark)

Elegant 9-hole course known for its scenic views, plus a driving range and miniature golf area.

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Wheeler Spray Park

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Wheeler Spray Park makes Wheeler Park right here in Linden an easy, zero-stress splash fix with safe, interactive water play. Bring a…

234 W Stimpson Ave (Linden)

Wheeler Spray Park makes Wheeler Park right here in Linden an easy, zero-stress splash fix with safe, interactive water play. Bring a towel, let the kids go wild, then head home triumphantly with happy, delightfully tired children.

From the Linden newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

1600 St Georges Ave (Avenel)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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Skyway Golf Course

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Skyway Golf Course packs rolling fairways, colorful fescue, and legit dunes into a fun 9-hole loop at Lincoln Park West under the Pulaski…

515 Duncan Ave (Jersey City)

Skyway Golf Course packs rolling fairways, colorful fescue, and legit dunes into a fun 9-hole loop at Lincoln Park West under the Pulaski Skyway, with sweeping Manhattan skyline views. Perfect for a quick tune-up, friendly bragging rights, or planning a small outing.

From the Bayonne newsletter, August 21, 2026

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Catch Air Jersey City is an enclosed indoor playground with obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits, perfect when the weather or…

2 Garfield Ave Ste 2-8 (Jersey City)

Catch Air Jersey City is an enclosed indoor playground with obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits, perfect when the weather or your patience taps out. Locals love it for easy birthday parties with a dedicated host, all-day play, and a café serving the grown-ups real coffee.

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CityPlex 12 Newark

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Co-owned by Shaquille O’Neal, CityPlex 12 Newark is an all-digital spot with stadium-style seating and its SHAQ-DX auditorium sporting…

360-394 Springfield Ave (Newark)

1, RealD-3D, and a 47-foot screen. When your living room TV just isn’t cutting it, this is where you go to feel the rumble.

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