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Every Sat · 10 AM–7 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ 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
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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
Daily · 11 AM–7 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ 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 59m
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
Pre-Thanksgiving Bird Walk in Prospect Park
Starts in 15h 59m
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 16h 59m
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 16h 59m
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 16h 59m
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 18h 59m
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 16h
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 20h
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 21h
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 20h
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 21h
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 17h
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 21h
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 21h
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 21h
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 15h
Every Sat · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ 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 16h
Every Sat · 11 AM–2 PM
✓ 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 16h
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 6d 17h
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 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 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 3d
WED, NOV 25 · 9 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown White Plains, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Santa's Mailbox in White Plains
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 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 2w 0d
SUN, NOV 29 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bronxville Manor, Westchester · official listing on bronxvillemanor.org · checked Nov 8
Bronxville Manor Holiday Lighting & Santa Visit
Starts in 2w 2d
TUE, DEC 1 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Renaissance Plaza Park, Westchester · official listing on cityofwhiteplains.com · checked Oct 26
White Plains City Lights tree lighting
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 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Village Green by the Library, Westchester · official listing on mountkiscochamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com · checked Oct 26
Mount Kisco Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 6d
FRI, DEC 4 · 7 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Stony Point, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on stonypointpal.org · checked Oct 26
Stony Point Holiday Parade
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 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sparkill, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on stac.edu · checked Oct 26
Sparkill Winter Wonderland
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crawford Park, Westchester · official listing on ryetownny.gov · checked Oct 26
Holiday Lights at Crawford Park
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 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at W Orchard St, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on rocklandreport.com · checked Oct 26
Nanuet Tree Lighting Festival
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Front St to Jack DeVito Field, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Yorktown Holiday Electric Lights Parade & 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 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Rye Recreation Park, 281 Midland Ave, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Rye Holiday Bonfire & Sing Along
Starts in 3w 5d
FRI, DEC 11 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Hezekiah Easter Memorial Park gazebo, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on nyackchamber.org · checked Oct 26
Nyack Holiday Lights
Starts in 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 12 · 1 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, Westchester · official listing on sleepyhollowtarrytownchamber.com · checked Nov 7
Sleepy Hollow–Tarrytown Winter Stroll
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
Questions
How many listings are in this guide?
130 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.