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.

1760 events · Upcoming

Thu · Apr 9
3
4:30 pm

After School Stories

Saratoga, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 6–12
5:00 pm

Chess Master for Kids and Teens

McKinley Park, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 5–12
6:30 pm

The Black Arts Council Benefit 2026

Museum of Modern Art

Ticket req’d
Fri · Apr 10
17
9:00 am

Members Only Hour

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admission
10:00 am

Knitting & Crochet Club

Fresh Meadows Library

Free
10:00 am

Pete the Cat

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admissionAges 3–12
10:00 am

Meet The Artist: Kelly Olshan!

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admission
10:00 am

Baby & Me

Briarwood Library

Free
10:30 am

Sunnyside Play Date

Sunnyside Library

Free
10:30 am

Family Storytime

Bellerose Library

Free
10:30 am

Spring Transformation Installation

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admission
10:30 am

Storytime

Cypress Hills, Program Room Library

Free
10:30 am

Storytime with Bilingual Birdies

Kew Gardens Hills Library

FreeAges 0–11
11:00 am

Nunley’s Carousel Bonus Day of Fun

Long Island Children's Museum

Free w/ admission
11:00 am

Kids Week: Metaverse Scavenger Hunt

Entrance - Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue

Free
11:00 am

Morning Stroller and Sibling Tour

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Walk-In! Workshop: Woven Landscapes

Staten Island Museum

Free w/ admissionAges 0–10
12:30 pm

QPL Baby: New Mamas Virtual Support Group

Virtual Library

Free
1:00 pm

Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
1:00 pm

Kids Week: Meet the Critters

West 218th Street and Indian Road

Free

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Last updated: March 29, 2026