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

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.

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

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 — Free Family Events

Mon · Apr 6

4:30 pm

Game Books and Board Games

High Bridge Library

Game Books and Board Games

STEAM for Littles

Pete the Cat

Children's STEAM: Kiddie Crafts

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Mr. Corey

Little Learners: Canticos: Little Learners Across the City / Pequeños Aprendices: Canticos: Pequeños Aprendices por toda la ciudad

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Storytime

Little Movers Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos bilingües

Little Movers Storytime

Little Movers Storytime: Bitty Book Buddies

Mutt-i-grees Furry Friends Family Social Fun!

Read and Play

Nunley’s Carousel Bonus Day of Fun

Kids Week: All About Trees

Little Movers: Stop and Go

Process Art Party!

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Bounce

Toddler Story Crafts

Caregiver Conversations with the Baby Meetup!

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Space with Zach!

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