Free Things To Do in NYC with Kids Guide
Some of the best things in life really are free—even here in expensive NYC! You just have to know where to look. Our Free Fun Things to Do in NYC Guide lists a multitude of no-cost classes and camps for kids, plus info on when you can visit enriching family destinations like museums and zoos for free.
We've also got the scoop on plenty of free things to do, including the best free festivals, free times at all our favorite NYC museums, free indoor movies, free places to play inside, and free storytimes from Manhattan to Brooklyn.


Spotlight on NYC's Free Fun
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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