fun things to do with kids in nyc

NYC has tons of events, activities, and fun places for you and your child to enjoy. Below is a list of a some great places. You can also call the NYC Info line, 311, to find out about citywide festivals, parades and events going on throughout the year.

Aquariums and Zoos

• Bronx Zoo
• Central Park Zoo
• New York Aquarium
• Prospect Park Zoo
• Queens Zoo

Museums

• American Museum of Natural History
• Children’s Museum of the Arts
• Children's Museum of Manhattan
• Hall of Science

Miscellaneous

• Coney Island
• Green Meadows Farm
• Libraries
• Petco (Kids can play with and pet cats, look at snakes, fish, birds, etc.)
• Sony Wonder Technology Lab

Parks

• Central Park
• New York Botanical Gardens
• Riverbank State Park
• Sydney’s Playground
• Wave Hill Gardens

Theaters

• City Cinema offers “Cry-Baby” Matinees which are held Wednesday mornings
• Provincetown Playhouse