Question 1

What free activities are there for kids in NYC?

Accepted Answer

NYC offers hundreds of free kids activities every week: library storytimes and LEGO clubs, museum workshops and free admission hours, park ranger programs and nature walks, community art classes, and seasonal festivals. NYC Kids Week aggregates events from 50+ venues across all 5 boroughs.

Question 2

Where can I take my kids for free in NYC this weekend?

Accepted Answer

Every weekend NYC has free family events at libraries (storytimes, craft workshops), museums (CMOM free Fridays, Brooklyn Children's Museum free Thursday afternoons), parks (nature programs, playgrounds), and community centers. Filter by borough and age on NYC Kids Week.

Free Kids Activities in NYC

NYPL Green Kid Series: Carbon Dioxide Experiment

Kids Game Day!

Fun Fridays: Exploration Stations

Craft Corner

Comics Club

“Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse” Family Movie

Kids Create

Kids Create: Sewing

Kids Create

Kids Create

Video Games

Craft Corner: Baseball Cards!

Bookish Word Bingo

Process Art: Paint Party

Family Game Hour

Friday Crafternoon

Switch it Up Game Hour

Surprise Friday! at Chatham Square

Build the Change Lego Challenge

Coloring for All Ages

More free events

Frequently asked questions