Free School-Age Events in NYC (Ages 5–12)

Free events for school-age kids (ages 5–12) happening in NYC this week — workshops, science programs, performances and more.

1326 events · Upcoming

Sun · Mar 29
14
12:00 pm

Family Art Workshop: Drawing with Light

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Early Explorers

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:30 pm

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
1:00 pm

Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
1:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Newark Museum of Art

Ticket req’dAges 5–12
1:00 pm

March Family

Newark Museum of Art

Free w/ admission
1:00 pm

Playful Prompt Jar

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admission
2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Newark Museum of Art

Ticket req’dAges 5–12
2:00 pm

Clowns Abound with Mélissa Smith*

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admissionAges 5–12
3:00 pm

Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
3:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Newark Museum of Art

Ticket req’dAges 5–12
3:00 pm

Chess Club for Kids with Chess Chevra

Far Rockaway Library

FreeAges 6–11
3:00 pm

Clowns Abound with Mélissa Smith*

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admissionAges 5–12
4:00 pm

DJ Got Me Fit Dance Party

Staten Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admissionAges 0–10
Mon · Mar 30
6
11:00 am

CLDC: Toddler Time

Central Library

Free
11:30 am

“Hike the Hudson” Backpacks

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
11:30 am

Little Skywatchers: A Cosmic Adventure

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
12:00 pm

Family Art Workshop: Women’s Wise Words

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Family Science Workshop: Down to the Riverbed

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Family Art Workshop: April Fools’ Hats

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d

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Last updated: March 26, 2026