Question 1

What are the best free things to do with kids in NYC this weekend?

Accepted Answer

Every weekend NYC offers 100+ free family events. Top picks include library storytimes, museum free hours (CMOM, Brooklyn Children's Museum, AMNH pay-what-you-wish), park nature programs, and seasonal festivals. NYC Kids Week curates the best events and sends a free Thursday newsletter.

Question 2

What can I do with a toddler in NYC for free?

Accepted Answer

Free toddler activities in NYC include baby lapsit storytimes at 200+ library branches, sensory play programs, park playgrounds with sprinklers (summer), nature programs at Prospect Park and Central Park, and free museum hours for under-5s at many venues.

Things to Do With Kids in NYC This Weekend

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

Toddler Time

Family Storytime

QPL Baby: Toddler Time

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