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.

3095 events · Upcoming

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3:30 pm

Build with LEGO

Central Library, Youth Wing

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

Chess Workshop

DeKalb Library

FreeAges 5–12
3:30 pm

Build with Lego

New Utrecht, J Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 4–10
3:30 pm

Preschool Storytime

Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

FreeRSVP requiredAges 3–5
3:30 pm

Kids Bunny Craft!

Richmondtown Library

FreeAges 3–12
3:30 pm

Trailblazers: Make a Team Pennant

58th Street Library

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

STEAM Tuesdays

St. George Library Center

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

Trailblazers: Make a Team Jersey

Morris Park Library

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

NYPL Green Kid Series: Oil Spill Clean Up

Macomb's Bridge Library

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

Kids Crafternoon

Kingsbridge Library

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

Family Storytime

Francis Martin Library

Free
3:30 pm

Kahoot Trivia Fun

Douglaston/Little Neck Library

Free
3:30 pm

Kids Create

Cortelyou, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 5–12
3:30 pm

Chess for Kids at East Flatbush Library

East Flatbush Library

FreeAges 5–12
3:30 pm

LEGO HOUR

Jerome Park Library

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

Kids' STEAM: 3D Printing

St. Agnes Library, Community

FreeAges 6–12
3:30 pm

Trailblazers: Going UP! Inventions

58th Street Library

FreeAges 6–12
3:45 pm

Kids Create!

Saratoga, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 5–12
4:00 pm

Creative Crafternoons with Books

West Farms Library

FreeAges 6–12
4:00 pm

Virtual Young Writers Workshop

Virtual Library (Virtual)

FreeRSVP requiredAges 8–12

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Last updated: April 2, 2026