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.

128 verified listings right now. Updated automatically.

Starts in 4d 23h

SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–6 PM

63°F · Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at MoMA PS1, Queens · official listing on momaps1.org · checked Oct 28

Arts & culture

MoMA PS1 November Open House

📍 MoMA PS1 · Long Island City, Queens

Free admission and programs; separate RSVPs required for selected activities. Optional purchases extra.

Starts in 6d 2h

SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–4 PM

62°F · Mostly Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28

Family & kids

Fairy and Gnome Day

📍 Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive) · Forest Park, Queens

Free (per NYC Parks listing)

Questions

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.