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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📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 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 |
📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn
Closed · opens at 6 PM today (NY time)
Walk-in shuffleboard club: sign up for a court, play, and grab a tropical cocktail; food trucks most nights. 21+ Mon–Sat; Sundays are family days.
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514 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Map
| Sun | 12 PM–8 PM |
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| Mon | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Tue | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Wed | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Thu | 6 PM–12 AM |
| Fri | 6 PM–1 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM–1 AM |
📍 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 |
📍 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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