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

Family Storytime

Kahoot Trivia Fun

Kids Create

Chess for Kids at East Flatbush Library

LEGO HOUR

Kids' STEAM: 3D Printing

Trailblazers: Going UP! Inventions

Kids Create!

Creative Crafternoons with Books

Virtual Young Writers Workshop

Game On: Board Games

Legos + Games

Stone Avenue Robotics

Middle School Makerspace: Make Your Own Climate Justice PSA!! Part 1

Chess for Kids!

Story Play

East New York Reads Homework Help

Ready Set Kindergarten Reading Club

Level Up!

Open Play

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