What free toddler events are in NYC this weekend?

NYC public libraries offer free storytimes, baby lapsit programs, and toddler play sessions multiple times per week across hundreds of branches. Museums like CMOM and Brooklyn Children's Museum also have toddler-friendly programming. NYC Kids Week lists all upcoming toddler events in one place.

Where can I take my 2-year-old for free in NYC?

Free options include NYPL/BPL/QPL library storytimes, NYC Parks playgrounds and nature programs (like Ranger Tot Time), and free museum hours. NYC Kids Week filters events by age so you can see exactly what's available for toddlers this week.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Ukulele Storytime!

Little Movers: Storytime!

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Storytime

Little Movers Storytime

Family Storytime

Little Movers (Registration Required)

Walk-In! Workshop: Woven Landscapes

Toddler Open Play

Open Play: Toddler Toys

Kids Week: Animal Habitats

Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids

Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show

Family Art Making: Portraits of Identity

Workshop: Blooming Paper Garden Mosaics with artist Marco DaSilva

Workshop: Paper Mosaics with artist Marco DaSilva

Family Storytime: Pajama Day!

Landscape Watercolor Painting

Afterschool Playtime

Afternoon Storytime

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