Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to do this Week
When those lists come out of the most expensive cities to live in, New York City is always on the list, which can all feel a bit crazy. Rent is how much? That sandwich is $20?! With the cost of living increasing, many parents must be more frugal than ever.
But, hey, we aren’t bashing our city; we love it, and what we love most about it is that while expensive, it is one of the best cities that embraces community and offers so many free things for kids and families.
We always feature events on NYF, and you can find many on our calendar of events, but we are now sharing every week ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs.
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Free Family Events 6/21-6/27
Puppets! With Mango Moon Build a puppet, meet wacky characters, sing catchy songs, and learn fun academic strategies, all while building key social-emotional skills. Saturday, June 22, 10 am – 12 pm. All ages. Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
Feel Free Art Festival Express yourself while enjoying culture and art with workshops and musical performances. Saturday, June 22, 12 – 4 pm. All ages. Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Williamsbridge, Bronx.
Amazon Juneteenth Free Day Amazon is sponsoring a free admission day (with registration) in honor of Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the Confederate states. Saturday, June 22, 1 – 4 pm. All ages. Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr., Silver Lake, Staten Island.
Classic Cars & Family Fun Day Spend the day with vintage cars, delicious food, games and contests, and a rock climbing wall. Sunday, June 23, 12 – 4 pm. All ages. Queens College, Melbourne Avenue & 150th St. Kew Gardens Hills, Queens.
Storytime: Garden Flowers and Animals. Children are invited to listen to a story, go on a short hike, and make a craft. Tuesday, June 25, 11 am – 12:30 pm. All ages. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave., Great Kills, Staten Island.
Creative Break: Hudson River Park at Little Island Get up close and personal with the wildlife of the Hudson River Estuary and even get a chance to see or touch some of the inhabitants such as striped bass, black sea bass, oyster toadfish or lined seahorses. Wednesday, June 26, 11 am – 1 pm. All ages. Little Island, Pier55 in Hudson River Park at W 13th St, Chelsea, Manhattan.
Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebrate Caribbean culture with awards, costumes, and entertainment with the Sesame Flyers. Wednesday, June 26, 6 – 8 pm. All ages. Kings Plaza Shopping Center, 5100 Kings Plaza, Marine Park, Brooklyn.
Movies Under The Stars: Elemental Grab a blanket and settle in for a screening of this fun Disney film. Wednesday, June 26, 9 – 11 pm. All ages. People’s Park, Between Brook Ave. and E 141st St., Mott Haven, Bronx.
Summer in the Square 2024: Children’s Morning Programming Enjoy a fun-filled morning with bubble shows, arts and crafts, science demos, fitness classes, magic shows, puppet performances, and yoga storytime! Thursdays, 9 – 11 am, through August 1. All ages. Union Square Park, 201 Park Ave S., Union Square, Manhattan.
40th Annual Independence Day Celebration Groove to the tunes of The Jazz and Swing Band Fleur Seule and be amazed by Grucci’s fireworks display. Thursday, June 27, 7 – 9:30 pm. All ages. Astoria Park Great Lawn, 19th street & 23rd Ave., Astoria, Queens.
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