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.

1803 events · Upcoming

Sat · Apr 25
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10:15 am

Sensory Friendly Storytime!

Seward Park Library

FreeAges 2–6
10:30 am

Life Connection: Learn Chinese Mandarin for Beginners

Flushing Library

Free
10:30 am

Family Storytime

Hunts Point Library

Free
11:00 am

Family Play Time

East Elmhurst Library

Free
11:00 am

Family Storytime

Ridgewood Library

FreeAges 0–11
11:00 am

Chess for Kids

Bay Ridge Library, Meeting Room

FreeAges 5–12
11:00 am

Chess Club for Kids

Bellerose Library

FreeAges 6–11
11:00 am

Saturday Walk-In Craft

Poppenhusen Library

Free
11:00 am

Saturday Storytime at Macon Library

Macon, The Fireplace Library

Free
11:00 am

Read to a Therapy Dog

Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room Library

FreeAges 5–12
11:00 am

Family Storytime

Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Free
11:00 am

Spring Movies: TBA

Wakefield Library

Free
11:00 am

Silly Billy: Magic and Comedy for Kids at Fort Washington

Fort Washington Library

Free
11:15 am

Drawing Little and Big Art

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Free w/ admission
11:30 am

Little Skywatchers: A Cosmic Adventure

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’dRSVP required
11:30 am

“Hike the Hudson” Backpacks

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Early Explorers

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Family Art Workshop: Reimagining Nature Through Collage

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d
12:00 pm

Playtime and Puzzle Time!

Corona Library

FreeAges 0–11
12:00 pm

Family Art Workshop: Paper Flowers for Spring

Hudson River Museum

Ticket req’d

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Last updated: March 30, 2026