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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 9h 52m
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
Starts in 11h 52m
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 12h 22m
SUN, NOV 15 · 10:30 AM–12 PM
48°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Autumn Leaves Story Time and Craft at Greenbelt Nature Center
Starts in 12h 52m
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 12h 52m
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 12h 52m
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 12h 52m
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 13h 22m
SUN, NOV 15 · 11:30 AM–1 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 1
ArtAccess Museum Explorers for Children with Disabilities
Starts in 14h 52m
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
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How many listings are in this guide?
128 verified listings right now. Updated automatically.
How are these listings checked?
Every listing links to the organizer's own page: the venue, the city agency or park, or the official ticket or RSVP page. We don't copy listings from other event sites.

















