Free Kids Activities in NYC

Looking for free things to do with kids in New York City? Browse hundreds of free activities — from library storytimes and museum workshops to park programs and community events.

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12:00 pm

April Family

Newark Museum of Art

Free w/ admission
12:00 pm

Belongó Afro Latin Jazz for Kids!

Harlem Library

FreeAges 6–12
12:30 pm

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
1:00 pm

Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
1:00 pm

Arts & Crafts

Briarwood Library

FreeAges 0–11
1:00 pm

Chess Club - Basic Class

Flushing Library

FreeAges 6–11
1:00 pm

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Arlington Library, Program Room

FreeAges 3–5
1:00 pm

Ready Set Kindergarten

Leonard, Auditorium Library

FreeAges 3–5
1:00 pm

Fearless Wings: Mental Health Awareness Program

Arlington Library, Program Room

FreeAges 5–12
1:00 pm

ARTmobile in Red Hook!

Red Hook Library

FreeAges 5–12
1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Newark Museum of Art

Ticket req’dAges 5–12
1:00 pm

Saturday Arts & Crafts

Grand Concourse Library

FreeAges 3–12
1:00 pm

The Lorax Movie Matinee

Port Richmond Library

Free
1:30 pm

Kids Create: Free play with clay

Washington Irving, Auditorium Library

FreeAges 6–12
2:00 pm

Homework Help (Grades 1-8)

Homecrest Library

FreeAges 1–8
2:00 pm

Sculptures in Step

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admission
2:00 pm

Origami for Everyone

Queens Village Library

Free
2:00 pm

Saturday Storycrafts

Sheepshead Bay, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 7–12
2:00 pm

NARS Free Family Workshop

Sunset Park, Multipurpose Room B Library

FreeAges 4–8
2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Newark Museum of Art

Ticket req’dAges 5–12

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Last updated: March 30, 2026