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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📍 Bronx Park, Bronx
Open · until 4:30 PM (NY time)
A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours.
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2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 · 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 |
📍 New York, Manhattan
Open · until 5 PM (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
Open · until 9 PM (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 |
📍 Congers, Rockland Lower New York
Open · until 5:30 PM (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
Open · until 9 PM (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
Open · until 11 PM (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
Open · until 6 PM (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
Open · until 4 PM (NY time)
Hands-on exhibits for younger kids. A family outing rather than a date.
PAID
11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 · Map
| Sun | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| 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
Open · until 5 PM (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
Open · until 12 AM (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
Open · until 4:30 PM (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
Open · until 9:30 PM (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 |
📍 Flushing Meadows, Queens
Open · until 4:30 PM (NY time)
A small Flushing Meadows zoo of North and South American animals, from bison to sea lions (fed at 11:15, 2 and 4), with a walk-through aviary dome and a petting zoo.
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53-51 111th St, Queens, NY 11368 · 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 |
📍 Stamford, Lower Connecticut
Open · until 5 PM (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
Open · until 5 PM (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 |
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