Free Things To Do in NYC with Kids

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.

Free activities for Kids in NYC include the Children's Museum of the Arts, which has pay-what-you-wish Thursdays from 4-6pm. Photo courtesy of the museum