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.

Little Movers Storytime

Toddler Time

Family Storytime

Toddler Open Play

Performance: Mary Jo’s Garden with Chickenshed NYC

Storytime

Walk-In! Workshop: Woven Landscapes

Bring Your Own Device

Creative Aging: Beginners’ Acrylic Painting Class for Older Adults (in Mandarin and Cantonese)

Gilded Age Glenview: Historic Home Tour

Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show

Lapsit and Little Movers Storytime: Spring is Here!

Open Play- Toys and Tales

American Sign Language for Beginners

Family Art Making: Portraits of Identity

Spring Transformation Installation

Jazzy Jellies

Family Storytime: Crazy Socks Day!

Landscape Watercolor Painting

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