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.

3031 events · Upcoming

Mon · Apr 6
13
4:00 pm

Children's Films: How to Build an Igloo & Owl Moon

Melrose Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Arts and Processes

67th Street Library

FreeAges 3–12
4:00 pm

STEAM + Stories = Adventure

West Farms Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Get Crafty! Paper Plate Umbrellas

Mariners Harbor Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Crafternoon

Seward Park Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Crafternoon

53rd Street Library

FreeAges 3–12
4:00 pm

Guided Canvas Painting (Online Registration Required)

Charleston Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Process Art Club

125th Street Library

FreeAges 3–12
4:00 pm

Art Time!

Harlem Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Family Storytime

Mulberry Street Library

FreeAges 0–5
4:00 pm

S.T.E.A.M. Hour: Pom Pom Launchers

Grand Concourse Library

FreeAges 3–12
4:30 pm

Game Books and Board Games

High Bridge Library

FreeAges 6–12
5:30 pm

STEAM for Littles

125th Street Library

FreeAges 3–5
Tue · Apr 7
7
10:00 am

Pete the Cat

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admissionAges 3–12
10:15 am

Children's STEAM: Kiddie Crafts

Riverdale Library

FreeAges 0–5
10:30 am

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Mr. Corey

Central Library, Dweck Center

FreeAges 0–6
10:30 am

Little Learners: Canticos: Little Learners Across the City / Pequeños Aprendices: Canticos: Pequeños Aprendices por toda la ciudad

Countee Cullen Library

FreeAges 1–3
10:30 am

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Storytime

Mulberry Street Library

FreeAges 0–1
10:30 am

Little Movers Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos bilingües

125th Street Library

FreeAges 1–3
10:30 am

Little Movers Storytime

Yorkville Library

FreeAges 1–3

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Last updated: March 31, 2026