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New York City Indoor Play and Rainy Day Activity Guide

Jan 15 2013

Too cold, rainy or hot to play outside? Don't sweat it. Our Indoor Activity Guide is jam-packed with ideas for where to go and what to do when the weather outside is frightful. You'll find loads of free places to play, storytimes all over the city, drop-in play spaces, and even some at-home activity ideas to help fill the days you don't go out. Rainy days might just become your favorite days with all of these options. Also check our Museum Guide, which has reviews of current exhibits, tips for families visiting NYC's cultural institutions and more.

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Free Indoor Play

A Winter Garden: 16 Indoor Public Places to Get in Out of the Cold in New York CityA Winter Garden: 16 Indoor Public Places to Get in Out of the Cold in New York City
20 Indoor Places to Go for FREE Fun in NYC20 Indoor Places to Go for FREE Fun in NYC
New York City Stores to Play Indoors for FreeNew York City Stores to Play Indoors for Free
Free Kids' Crafts Places in New York CityFree Kids' Crafts Places in New York City
Not Just Trains: Family-Friendly Things to Do in New York's Grand Central Terminal Not Just Trains: Family-Friendly Things to Do in New York's Grand Central Terminal

Drop-In Indoor Fun

Indoor Play for NYC Kids: Places to Burn Off Energy Inside this Winter Indoor Play for NYC Kids: Places to Burn Off Energy Inside this Winter
Drop-in Indoor Play Spaces in Manhattan: Places for NYC Kids to Play InsideDrop-in Indoor Play Spaces in Manhattan: Places for NYC Kids to Play Inside
Bounce Houses in NYC: BounceU and Other Indoor Places for Kids to Jump Around Bounce Houses in NYC: BounceU and Other Indoor Places for Kids to Jump Around
5 Best Indoor Activities for NYC Kids5 Best Indoor Activities for NYC Kids
Scandinavia House's Redesigned Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and Learning Center in Murray HillScandinavia House's Redesigned Heimbold Family Children’s Playing and Learning Center in Murray Hill
Kids Playhouse: Astoria's Awesome New Drop-in Play SpaceKids Playhouse: Astoria's Awesome New Drop-in Play Space
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Play Days and Parties: A Cozy Indoor Play Space in Bay Ridge BrooklynPlay Days and Parties: A Cozy Indoor Play Space in Bay Ridge Brooklyn

Indoor Sports and Play Gyms

Apple Seeds Upper West Side: The Downtown Indoor Play Space Opens Its Second NYC LocationApple Seeds Upper West Side: The Downtown Indoor Play Space Opens Its Second NYC Location
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Indoor Swimming Pools in New York City for FamiliesIndoor Swimming Pools in New York City for Families
Indoor Ice-Skating Rinks in New York City Indoor Ice-Skating Rinks in New York City
ExerBlast: This Family Adventure Gym Makes Fitness Fun for NYC Kids ExerBlast: This Family Adventure Gym Makes Fitness Fun for NYC Kids
The Gym Park: Brooklyn's Giant Indoor PlaygroundThe Gym Park: Brooklyn's Giant Indoor Playground
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Favorite Places for Indoor Fun

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Story Times and Film Series for Kids

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Free Storytimes for NYC Kids: Read Your Way Around Manhattan Story HoursFree Storytimes for NYC Kids: Read Your Way Around Manhattan Story Hours
Curl Up With A Good Storytime in BrooklynCurl Up With A Good Storytime in Brooklyn
Free and Cheap Indoor Movies for NYC KidsFree and Cheap Indoor Movies for NYC Kids
Cry Baby Matinee: Going to the Movies with a Baby in NYCCry Baby Matinee: Going to the Movies with a Baby in NYC

Getting Crafty

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  • Crown Heights for Kids: Drop-in Culture Spots Where Families Can Play and Learn
    What's the one neighborhood in NYC that has not one but two children's museums? If you guessed the Upper West Side or Park Slope, try again. Crown Heights, Brooklyn is home to the super-popular and interactive Brooklyn Children's Museum as well as the lesser-known Jewish Children's...
  • DJ Classes for NYC Kids: Learn Scratching, Mixing and Digital Music Making
    In the age of digital everything you might think old-school DJing with those shiny black things we called records would be dead and gone. But not so. There are a number of DJ schools in NYC that teach retro turntable action as well as digital music mixing via state-of-the-art technology. While...
  • Places to Play in Midtown West for NYC Kids: Fun Megastores, Kiddie Gyms, Bowling Alleys and a Video Game Arcade
    Midtown West may not be as chock-full of traditional play spaces as neighboring Chelsea or the Upper West Side, but there are still plenty of places where kids can run around indoors. Times Square has lots of fun interactive megastores like the Disney Store and Toys R Us, and Dave & Buster'...
  • Forest Hills: Best Places for Kids to Play and Learn
    Our month-long focus on Forest Hills comes to a close with a look at our favorite places for kids to play and learn in the area, both indoors and out. Forest Park, which is the neighborhood's southern border, is the go-to green space and boasts playgrounds, ball fields and a historic carousel....
  • Fort Greene Clinton Hill Kids' Classes and Drop-in Play Spaces
    We continue our month-long focus on adjoining Brooklyn neighborhoods Fort Greene and Clinton Hill with a look at our top spots for kids' classes and indoor play. One of the busiest and biggest romping spots in the area is the beautiful Ft Greene Park, which offers playgrounds, ball courts, and...
  • Play Pac-Man and Other Retro Video Games at NYC Museums and Family Arcades
    Your kids are intimately familiar with all of the different Angry Birds and their powers, and know exactly where to Cut the Rope to feed the little monster. But can they name all four of the ghosts in Pac-Man? Doubtful... but we bet you can! (Say it with me: Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde). Since...
  • Karaoke for NYC Kids: Family-friendly Singing Spots
    Ah, karaoke, a favorite activity for rowdy office parties and over-21 birthdays. The last time I went to a karaoke place, my coat ended up on the floor, soaking in a puddle of beer. It was a fun night out... but one I couldn't share with my children. But karaoke-loving kids don't need to...
  • Places to Play in Tribeca for NYC Kids: Parks, Indoor Play Spaces and Kids' Gyms
    Tribeca may be a playground for adults with its upscale nightlife scene, but it's also a pretty awesome neighborhood for kids who want to run around, both indoors and out. We continue our month-long focus on Tribeca with a roundup of our favorite play spots for kids in the area. In addition to...
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