Starts in 5h 34m
SUN, NOV 15 · 8 AM–12 PM
44°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Prospect Park (meet at Vanderbilt Playground), Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Nov 1
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Free things to do with kids in NYC: story times, family days, parades, park programs and kid-friendly pop-ups. We only list events we’ve checked on the organizer’s own site, and the list updates itself as new ones are added.
Starts in 7h 34m
Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 10 AM–5 PM
48°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynkids.org · checked Nov 10
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Starts in 8h 34m
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–3 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Gymnasium, St. John's Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Gobble Games Family Board Game Extravaganza
Starts in 8h 34m
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ricitos and the Three Bears
Starts in 8h 34m
Every Sun · 11 AM–6 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Breeze Hill, Prospect Park (enter at Lincoln Rd), Brooklyn · official listing on smorgasburg.com · checked Oct 26
Smorgasburg Prospect Park (Sundays)
Starts in 8h 34m
Daily · 11 AM–7 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Japan Village, 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn · official listing on japanvillage.com · checked Oct 26
Japan Village food hall in Industry City
Starts in 10h 34m
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–3 PM
51°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Concert Grove, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 29
Junior Volunteer Corps: Family Leaf Raking in Prospect Park
Starts in 1d 8h
MON, NOV 16 · 11 AM–11:30 AM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Homecrest Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Babies & Books at Homecrest Library
Starts in 1d 12h
MON, NOV 16 · 3 PM–4 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Ryder Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Middle School Makerspace at Ryder Library
Starts in 1d 13h
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
52°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crown Heights Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Scratch Coding for Kids at Crown Heights Teen Tech Center
Starts in 2d 12h
TUE, NOV 17 · 3 PM–4 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Brooklyn Public Library Marcy Library, Meeting Room, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Kids Create Arts and Crafts at Marcy Library
Starts in 2d 13h
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Clarendon Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Middle School Makerspace: Bridges at Clarendon Library
Starts in 4d 9h
THU, NOV 19 · 12 PM–3 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Giving Thanks to Community at Success Garden
Starts in 4d 13h
THU, NOV 19 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Ferguson Library, Lower Connecticut · official listing on fergusonlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
YA Dungeons & Dragons
Starts in 4d 13h
THU, NOV 19 · 4 PM–6 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Central LEGO Robotics at Brooklyn Public Library Teen Tech
Starts in 5d 13h
FRI, NOV 20 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
62°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Jamaica Bay Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Middle School Makerspace at Jamaica Bay Library
Starts in 5d 13h
FRI, NOV 20 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
62°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Stone Avenue Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Teen Time: Board Games at Stone Avenue Library
Starts in 6d 7h
Every Sat · 10 AM–12 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 30
Introduction to Birdwatching Outings in Prospect Park
Starts in 6d 7h
Every Sat · 10 AM–7 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at DUMBO Archway, Brooklyn · official listing on dumbo.nyc · checked Oct 31
Dumboween
Starts in 6d 8h
Every Sat · 11 AM–2 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Wyckoff House Museum, Brooklyn · official listing on wyckoffmuseum.org · checked Nov 1
Saturday house tours at the Wyckoff House Museum
Starts in 6d 8h
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Nature Scavenger Hunt at Seth Low Playground
Starts in 6d 9h
SAT, NOV 21 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Public Library Brower Park Library, Community Room , Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Maker Girls at Brower Park Library
Starts in 6d 10h
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 9, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, Long Island · official listing on guildhall.org · checked Nov 9
Family Day at Guild Hall
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Owl's Head Park (lawn area), Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Magnetic Archery in Owl's Head Park
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Darien Library, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
LEGO Family Play!
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Patchogue River, Long Island · official listing on patchogueboatparade.org · checked Oct 26
Patchogue Holiday Boat Parade (30th)
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 24 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Albee Square, Brooklyn · official listing on downtownbrooklyn.com · checked Nov 7
DTBK Gets Lit! Holiday Lighting at Albee Square
Starts in 1w 4d
THU, NOV 26 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynkids.org · checked Nov 6
Community Access Thursdays at Brooklyn Children's Museum (Thanksgiving)
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St, Lower Connecticut · official listing on greenwichreindeerfestival.com · checked Oct 26
Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 27 · 3 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Southold Historical Museum, Maple Lane Campus, 55200 Main Ro, Long Island · official listing on southoldhistorical.org · checked Nov 10
Candlelight Tour and Tree Lighting at Southold Historical Museum
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 27 · 7 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Village Park, Long Island · official listing on longislandplaybook.com · checked Oct 26
Northport Village Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 1w 6d
SAT, NOV 28 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 5th Avenue at 4th Street, Brooklyn · official listing on parkslopefifthavenuebid.com · checked Nov 6
5th Avenue Tree Lighting & Small Business Saturday in Park Slope
Starts in 1w 6d
SAT, NOV 28 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Mary Jane Davies Green, Long Island · official listing on north-hempstead.com · checked Oct 26
Manhasset Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Starts in 2w 1d
MON, NOV 30 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Online via Zoom, Long Island · official listing on ccesuffolk.org · checked Nov 3
Managing Family Stress During the Holidays
Starts in 2w 4d
THU, DEC 3 · 4 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Manhattan Bridge Archway & Plaza, Brooklyn · official listing on dumbo.nyc · checked Oct 25
Dumbo Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 5d
FRI, DEC 4 · 9:45 AM–10:30 AM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Darien Library, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Bilingual Birdies Concert: Spanish!
Starts in 2w 5d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:15 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Greenwich Town Hall, Lower Connecticut · official listing on weeklyshenanigans.com · checked Oct 26
Greenwich Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 5d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 440 Montauk Hwy, Long Island · official listing on bayardcuttingarboretum.com · checked Oct 26
Bayard Cutting Arboretum Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 5d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Main Street, Lower Connecticut · official listing on chamber.inridgefield.com · checked Oct 28
Ridgefield Holiday Stroll
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Festival of Lights: Santa in the Park
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Tilley Pond Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienct.gov · checked Oct 26
Darien An Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn · official listing on fortgreenepark.org · checked Nov 7
Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Festival of Lights: Chanukah
Starts in 3w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Main Street, Long Island · official listing on chamberofcommerceofgreaterbayshore.com · checked Oct 26
Bay Shore Holiday Spectacular & Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Argyle Park, Long Island · official listing on longislandplaybook.com · checked Oct 26
Tree Lighting at Argyle Park
Starts in 3w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Landmark Square → Latham Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on ctvisit.com · checked Oct 26
Stamford Heights & Lights
Starts in 3w 1d
MON, DEC 7 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Darien Library, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Camp Power Up!: Minecraft Edition
Starts in 3w 1d
MON, DEC 7 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Terrace Theater Plaza, Long Island · official listing on visitlongbeach.com · checked Oct 26
Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 4d
THU, DEC 10 · 7 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Long Island Museum, Carriage Museum Gillespie Room, 1200 Rou, Long Island · official listing on longislandmuseum.org · checked Nov 7
Free Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Starts in 4w 2d
TUE, DEC 15 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at McKinley Park Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Tween Time Games and Crafts at McKinley Park Library
Starts in 4w 6d
SAT, DEC 19 · 2 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at New Canaan Library, Lower Connecticut · official listing on newcanaanlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Math Buddies for Grades K-4
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