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 (closed until further notice due to Superstorm Sandy)
- Prospect Park Zoo
- Queens Zoo
Museums
- American Museum of Natural History
- Children’s Museum of the Arts
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Brooklyn Children's Museum
- New York Hall of Science
- Liberty Science Center
Parks and Gardens
- Central Park
- Prospect Park, Brooklyn
- New York Botanical Gardens - including the Everett Children's Adventure Garden
- Brooklyn Botanical Garden
- New York State Parks
- Chelsea Piers
Theaters
Don't forget - NYU has a Free Museum Program with your Student ID card!
