Starts in 1h 43m
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–3 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Prospect Park Audubon Center, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Nov 3
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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 2h 43m
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–2 PM
59°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Beach 32nd Street Football Field (Rockaway Beach), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Festival
Starts in 2d 7h
FRI, NOV 13 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
48°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Library Lab: Free STEAM Activities for Ages 6–12
Starts in 3d 1h
Every Sat · 10 AM–12 PM
46°F · Partly 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 3d 2h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10:30 AM–2 PM
46°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn · official listing on roeblingrink.com · checked Nov 1
Roebling Rink Opening Day Celebration
Starts in 3d 3h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–1 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Coro, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 3
ArtAccess Museum Explorers for Children with Disabilities
Starts in 3d 3h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
47°F · Partly 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 3d 3h
Every Sat, Sun · 12 PM–5 PM
48°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 30
Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way at Lefferts Historic House
Starts in 3d 4h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
49°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Heights Library, 286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Music for Autism: Ensemble Mycelium
Starts in 3d 5h
SAT, NOV 14 · 2 PM–4 PM
49°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Coro, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 3
ArtAccess Open Studio for Teens and Adults with Disabilities
Starts in 3d 23h
SUN, NOV 15 · 8 AM–12 PM
43°F · Mostly 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
Pre-Thanksgiving Bird Walk in Prospect Park
Starts in 4d 2h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–3 PM
49°F · Mostly 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 4d 2h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
49°F · Mostly 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 4d 2h
Every Sun · 11 AM–6 PM
49°F · Mostly 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 4d 4h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–3 PM
51°F · Mostly 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 1w 1d
THU, NOV 19 · 12 PM–3 PM
✓ 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 1w 3d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ 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 1w 3d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
✓ 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 1w 3d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Baisley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Beginner Fishing at Baisley Pond Park
Starts in 1w 4d
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 3w 0d
WED, DEC 2 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Springfield Park, 184th St & 146th Rd, Queens · official listing on volunteersforspringfieldpark.org · checked Oct 26
Springfield Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 1d
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 3w 3d
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 3w 3d
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 3w 3d
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 4d
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 4d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astoria Park Great Lawn, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Astoria Park holiday festival & tree lighting
Starts in 3w 4d
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 4w 6d
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
Questions
How many listings are in this guide?
151 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.