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.

3130 events · Upcoming

Sat · Apr 4
20
1:00 pm

Crafternoons

125th Street Library

FreeAges 3–12
1:00 pm

Spring Holidays Family Storytime

Port Richmond Library

Free
1:00 pm

Family Movie Day

West Farms Library

Free
1:00 pm

Family Movie Matinee

Harlem Library

FreeAges 6–12
1:00 pm

Family Crochet Time

Briarwood Library

FreeAges 6–11
1:30 pm

Video Workshop for Teens

Hudson River Museum

Free w/ admission
2:00 pm

Reclaimed Spring Baskets

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admissionAges 5–12
2:00 pm

Saturday Storycrafts

Sheepshead Bay, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 7–12
2:00 pm

Bloom Buddy Egg Sculptures*

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admissionAges 5–12
2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Newark Museum of Art

Ticket req’dAges 5–12
2:00 pm

Jazzy Jellies

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admissionAges 2–12
2:00 pm

Little Scientists

Sunset Park, Multipurpose Room B Library

FreeAges 0–5
2:00 pm

Build with LEGO & Duplo

Sunset Park, Multipurpose Room B Library

Free
2:00 pm

Kids Create

Brighton Beach Library

FreeAges 5–12
2:00 pm

Innovation Stations: You(th) Fab: Mobile Community Design Learning & Digital Making for Teens

East Flushing Library

FreeAges 13–17
2:00 pm

Open Play at Wakefield Library

Wakefield Library

FreeAges 0–3
2:00 pm

Saturday Family Storytime

Tremont Library

FreeAges 0–3
2:00 pm

Princess Backpack and Benjamin Show

Tremont Library

FreeAges 3–12
2:00 pm

Family Movie Matinee and Coloring: Bad Guys 2

Mariners Harbor Library

FreeAges 1–12
2:00 pm

Board Games & Book Fun at the Library!

West Farms Library

FreeAges 6–12

More free events

Frequently asked questions

Last updated: March 31, 2026