Where can I find free kids events in NYC?

NYC Kids Week lists 2,000+ free events for children ages 0-12 across all 5 boroughs. Events are sourced daily from NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, NYC Parks, and 50+ museums and cultural venues. Filter by age, borough, or event type.

What free things can I do with kids in NYC this weekend?

Every weekend NYC offers hundreds of free kids events: library storytimes, museum workshops, park programs, nature walks, art classes, and seasonal celebrations. NYC Kids Week curates the best picks and sends a free newsletter every Thursday.

Free Kids Events in NYC This Weekend

Sat · May 9

11:00 am

Family Play Time

East Elmhurst Library

Family Play Time

Saturday Craft Series

Family Storytime

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – May 9

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – May 10

Movement Monday

Baby & Me

QPL Baby: Toddler Time

QPL Baby: Baby & Me for Pre-Walkers

Toddler Musical Craft Time

Recording Studio for Teens

🎨Express Yourself: Teen Arts & Crafts

Innovation Stations

Teen Art Cart

QPL Homework Help

Kids Art Cart

Innovation Stations: Teen Maker Lab

Innovation Stations: Board Games and Yap for Teens and Tweens

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

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