Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.
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📍 Queens, Queens
Open · until 4 AM (NY time)
A pub on Skillman Avenue in Queens, family-run since 1986. Open seven days, until 4 AM on its latest nights. What sets it apart: in business since 1986 (per its official site).
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39-46 Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY 11104 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–2 AM |
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| Mon | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Tue | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM–4 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM–4 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM–4 AM |
📍 New York, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
A museum on West 83rd Street in New York. What sets it apart: interactive exhibits and programs built for kids ages 0–6 (per its official site).
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212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–5 PM |
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–5 PM |
📍 Upper West Side, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
Family-friendly walk-in paint-your-own pottery. Pick a piece, paint it, pick it up after firing.
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177 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–9 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–9 PM |
📍 Piermont (Ash St), Rockland Lower New York
Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)
Family Italian kitchen in riverside Piermont village, a short walk from the Piermont Pier at sunset.
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200 Ash St, Piermont, NY 10968 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–9 PM |
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| Mon | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Tue | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM–11 PM |
📍 Congers, Rockland Lower New York
Closed · opens at 9:30 AM today (NY time)
A farm in Congers. What sets it apart: a family-owned, fifth-generation farm since 1891 with over 5,000 trees and 27 apple varieties for pick-your-own (per its official site).
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306 Rt 304, Congers, NY 10920 · Map
| Sun | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM |
📍 Hicksville (S Broadway), Long Island
Closed · opens at 7 AM today (NY time)
Family Italian-American bakery of 40+ years: cannoli, sfogliatelle and pastry cases, open late for an after-games dessert.
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640 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 · Map
| Sun | 7 AM–8 PM |
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| Mon | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tue | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM–9 PM |
📍 Willowbrook, Staten Island
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
Family fun center with games and attractions.
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3555 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314 · Map
| Sun | 11 AM–10 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM–12 AM |
📍 Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 9 AM today (NY time)
Family-friendly open-air ice skating in Prospect Park from Oct 31.
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171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225 · Map
| Sun | 9 AM–6 PM |
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| Mon | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tue | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM–6 PM |
📍 Garden City, Long Island Lower New York
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
Hands-on exhibits for younger kids. A family outing rather than a date.
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11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–5 PM |
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–5 PM |
📍 Norwalk, Lower Connecticut
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
Long Island Sound aquarium with seals, sharks, jellyfish and a 4D theater. Good for families and all ages.
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10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–5 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–5 PM |
📍 Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 9 AM today (NY time)
Family-friendly old-school neighborhood bowling alley with a bar.
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461 37th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 · Map
| Sun | 9 AM–12 AM |
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| Mon | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Tue | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Wed | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Thu | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Fri | 9 AM–1 AM |
| Sat | 9 AM–1 AM |
📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours.
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602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
📍 Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
Family-friendly outdoor roller rink under the Pier 2 canopy with skyline views.
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150 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
📍 Stamford, Lower Connecticut
Closed · opens at 9 AM today (NY time)
Farm animals at Heckscher Farm, 80 acres of trails, a nature playground and galleries. Family friendly.
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39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903 · Map
| Sun | 9 AM–5 PM |
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| Mon | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tue | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM–5 PM |
📍 Norwalk, Lower Connecticut
Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)
A museum on West Avenue in Norwalk. In its own words: “The joy of discovery is at the heart of Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT.” (official site)
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303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–5 PM |
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| Mon | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tue | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–5 PM |
📍 Bloomfield, Staten Island
Closed · opens at 3 PM today (NY time)
Indoor family park with trampolines, climbing and attractions.
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501 Industry Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–8 PM |
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| Mon | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Tue | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Wed | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM–8 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM–10 PM |
📍 Manhattan, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)
An Italian restaurant on Mulberry Street in Manhattan, family-run since 1993. Open seven days. What sets it apart: in business since 1993 (per its official site).
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164 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–10 PM |
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| Mon | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Tue | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM–10 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM–11 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM–11 PM |
📍 Newark, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)
Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)
A Brazilian restaurant on Jefferson Street in Newark, family-run. Open seven days. What sets it apart: live music (per its official site).
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77 Jefferson Street, Newark, NJ 07105 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–6 PM |
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| Mon | 12 PM–9 PM |
| Tue | 12 PM–9 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM–9 PM |
| Thu | 12 PM–9 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM–9 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM–9 PM |
📍 New York, Manhattan
Closed · opens at 11:30 AM today (NY time)
A Greek restaurant on West 113th Street in Manhattan, family-run since 1969. Open seven days. What sets it apart: in business since 1969 (per its official site).
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544 West 113th Street, New York, NY 10025 · Map
| Sun | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
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| Mon | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
📍 Douglaston, Queens
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A nature center at the edge of Alley Pond Park with live animals, trails, wetlands and family nature programs.
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📍 Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
The world's first museum built for children, founded in 1899, with hands-on exhibits for young kids in a bright yellow building.
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📍 Park Slope, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A playful Park Slope "superhero supply store" whose profits support 826NYC's free writing programs for kids.
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📍 Riverhead, Long Island Lower New York
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Aquarium with sharks, seals and a butterfly exhibit.
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📍 Morristown, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)
Closed · check hours (NY time)
Morristown theater with concerts, comedy and family shows.
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📍 NoHo, Manhattan
Closed · check hours (NY time)
An 1832 rowhouse with its original furnishings intact, home to one family for nearly 100 years and said to be haunted.
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📍 Flushing Meadows, Queens
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A hands-on science museum built for the 1964 World's Fair, with interactive exhibits for kids and a science playground.
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📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours.
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📍 Livingston, Staten Island
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A hands-on children's museum on the Snug Harbor campus with play spaces about bugs, water and the city.
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📍 Mott Haven, Bronx
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A family-run Oaxacan restaurant in Mott Haven known for its moles and its work supporting immigrant neighbors.
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📍 Chelsea, Manhattan
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A Chelsea corner bar run by the McManus family since the 1930s, with wooden booths, old phone booths and pub food at friendly prices.
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📍 SoHo, Manhattan
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A family-run French bistro in SoHo since 1975, with red booths, a chalkboard menu and a steak au poivre that keeps regulars coming back.
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📍 Nolita, Manhattan
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A family-run Italian spot on Mulberry Street in Nolita, known for thin, crisp tavern-style pies and red-sauce pastas, with a crowd that mixes old neighborhood regulars and newcomers.
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📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn
Closed · check hours (NY time)
A coal-oven pizzeria a few blocks from the Coney Island boardwalk, run by the same family since 1924. Whole pies only, simple and classic.
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