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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.
Happening now
SUN, NOV 8 · 8 AM–10 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · registration required · kid-friendly · at The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village, Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 30
Happening now
SUN, NOV 8 · 10 AM–7 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St, Manhattan · official listing on bfplny.com · checked Oct 31
Canstruction: giant sculptures made of food cans
Happening now
SUN, NOV 8 · 10:30 AM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan · official listing on whitney.org · checked Oct 27
Whitney Free Second Sunday
Happening now
Daily · 11 AM–10 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St, Manhattan · official listing on chinatownicecreamfactory.com · checked Oct 26
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
Happening now
Daily · 11 AM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Economy Candy, 108 Rivington St, Manhattan · official listing on economycandy.com · checked Oct 26
Economy Candy: old-school candy store since 1937
Happening now
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–3 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Art Together
Starts in 2h 16m
SUN, NOV 8 · 4 PM–9 PM
60°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Bhakti Center, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 4
Diwali In Manhattan
Starts in 18h 16m
Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat · 8 AM–6 PM
50°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 23, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Union Square, 17th St between Broadway & Park Ave South, Manhattan · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 23
Union Square Greenmarket
Starts in 21h 16m
MON, NOV 9 · 11 AM–12 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Zing! Kids Fitness
Starts in 22h 16m
MON, NOV 9 · FROM 12 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Westfield Memorial Library, New Jersey · official listing on events.wmlnj.org · checked Nov 7
LEGO Club for Older Kids (Ages 8+)
Starts in 1d 4h
MON, NOV 9 · 6 PM–7 PM
54°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Online via Zoom, Long Island · official listing on ccesuffolk.org · checked Nov 3
The Family Table: Free Online Parenting Workshop
Starts in 2d 21h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–12 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Repertorio Español/Scaramouches Puppet Theatre
Starts in 3d 20h
Daily · 10 AM–7:30 PM
53°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at New York Transit Museum Grand Central Gallery, Manhattan · official listing on nytransitmuseum.org · checked Nov 8
New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show
Starts in 3d 21h
THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–8 PM
54°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Union Square Park (south end), Manhattan · official listing on urbanspacemarkets.com · checked Oct 29
Union Square Holiday Market
Starts in 4d 1h
THU, NOV 12 · 3 PM–7 PM
56°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at National Museum of Mathematics, Manhattan · official listing on momath.org · checked Nov 7
MoMath Free Play (extended evening hours)
Starts in 4d 3h
Every Thu · 5 PM–6 PM
55°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Shops at Columbus Circle, Manhattan · official listing on theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com · checked Nov 4
Broadway Under The Stars
Starts in 4d 4h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–8:15 PM
54°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Wayne Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on wayne-dev1.cloudaccess.net · checked Nov 7
Make Your Move Board and Card Games
Starts in 5d 21h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–7 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 182 Lafayette Street, Manhattan · official listing on gruns.co · checked Nov 4
Grünsgiving
Starts in 5d 21h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–2 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Isham Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 6
Great Ginkgo Tree Celebration at Isham Park
Starts in 6d 4h
SAT, NOV 14 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, Manhattan · official listing on juilliard.edu · checked Oct 30
Juilliard MAP Open Recital (free)
Starts in 6d 19h
Every Sun · 9 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Nov 5
Bryant Park sensory quiet skate mornings (Sundays)
Starts in 6d 20h
SUN, NOV 15 · 10 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at National Museum of Mathematics, Manhattan · official listing on momath.org · checked Nov 7
MoMath Free Play Sunday morning
Starts in 6d 23h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Cafe Lawn, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Battle of Fort Washington 250th Anniversary in Fort Tryon Park
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 15 · 6:30 PM–8:15 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Wayne Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on wayne-dev1.cloudaccess.net · checked Nov 7
Make Your Move Board and Card Games
Starts in 1w 0d
MON, NOV 16 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Music with FunkyTown Playground
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at 58th Street Library, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
STEAM Time: Air-Dry Clay Cornucopia at 58th Street Library
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 6:30 PM–8:15 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Wayne Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on wayne-dev1.cloudaccess.net · checked Nov 7
Make Your Move Board and Card Games
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at St. Agnes Library, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 5
Perler Bead Art at St. Agnes Library
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at West 125th Street, Manhattan · official listing on neighbors.columbia.edu · checked Oct 28
Harlem Holiday Lights
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building plaza, Manhattan · official listing on ogs.ny.gov · checked Nov 3
Harlem Tree Lighting at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 6:30 PM–8:15 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Wayne Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on wayne-dev1.cloudaccess.net · checked Nov 7
Make Your Move Board and Card Games
Starts in 1w 2d
WED, NOV 18 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Magic with Lee Barrett
Starts in 1w 6d
SUN, NOV 22 · 9 AM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Duffy Square, Manhattan · official listing on tamagotchi-official.com · checked Oct 26
Tamagotchi Times Square Spectacular (30th anniversary)
Starts in 2w 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 2w 0d
MON, NOV 23 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Music with Andy & Suzanna
Starts in 2w 1d
MON, NOV 23 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Epiphany Library, 3rd floor program room, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
After School STEAM: Perler Bead Pixel Art at Epiphany Library
Starts in 2w 2d
WED, NOV 25 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Magic with Looney Louie
Starts in 2w 2d
WED, NOV 25 · FROM 12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Streets around the American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan · official listing on macys.com · checked Nov 8
Macy's Balloon Inflation
Starts in 2w 3d
THU, NOV 26 · 8:30 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square, Manhattan · official listing on macysinc.com · checked Oct 26
100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Starts in 2w 5d
FRI, NOV 27 · 5 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Palmer Square, New Jersey · official listing on princetonol.com · checked Oct 26
Palmer Square Annual Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 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 2w 6d
SAT, NOV 28 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Morristown Green, New Jersey · official listing on morristown-nj.org · checked Oct 26
Santa's Arrival & Lighting of the Morristown Green
Starts in 2w 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 6d
SAT, NOV 28 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown Westfield, New Jersey · official listing on westfieldnj.gov · checked Oct 26
Westfield Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 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 3w 1d
TUE, DEC 1 · 11 AM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Columbus Circle (Central Park entrance), Manhattan · official listing on urbanspacemarkets.com · checked Oct 30
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Starts in 3w 2d
TUE, DEC 1 · 5 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Newark Ave pedestrian plaza, New Jersey · official listing on jcdowntown.org · checked Oct 26
Historic Downtown Jersey City Tree & Menorah Lighting
Starts in 3w 2d
TUE, DEC 1 · 5:30 PM–6:15 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Nov 5
Bryant Park Tree Lighting at Bank of America Winter Village
Starts in 3w 3d
WED, DEC 2 · 7 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Rockefeller Center, Manhattan · official listing on rockefellercenter.com · checked Oct 26
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 4d
THU, DEC 3 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · seasonal special · at New York Stock Exchange, Manhattan · official listing on nyse.com · checked Oct 25
NYSE Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 4d
THU, DEC 3 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Madison Square Park, Manhattan · official listing on madisonsquarepark.org · checked Oct 25
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 4d
THU, DEC 3 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at West Bergen branch, New Jersey · official listing on jclibrary.libcal.com · checked Oct 26
JC Library Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 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 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West Harlem Piers, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Holiday on the Hudson tree lighting
Starts in 3w 6d
SUN, DEC 6 · 1 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Art Together - December
Starts in 4w 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 4w 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 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brick Presbyterian Church, Manhattan · official listing on brickchurch.org · checked Nov 5
Park Avenue Tree Lighting at Brick Church
Starts in 4w 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 4w 4d
THU, DEC 10 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Stuyvesant Square Park, Manhattan · official listing on spnanyc.org · checked Nov 3
Christmas Tree Lighting at Stuyvesant Square
Starts in 4w 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 5d
SAT, DEC 12 · 12 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey · official listing on newarkmuseumart.org · checked Oct 26
Newark Museum of Art Community Day: Winter Wonderland
Starts in 5w 2d
TUE, DEC 15 · 2 PM–2:45 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Maurice M. Pine Library, New Jersey · official listing on bccls.libcal.com · checked Nov 7
Baby Time at Maurice M. Pine Library
Starts in 8w 2d
WED, JAN 6 · 9 AM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Park Ave, 106th–115th St, Manhattan · official listing on elmuseo.org · checked Oct 26
49th Annual Three Kings Day Parade
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