Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week
We always feature great family events on New York Family, and you can also find many more on our calendar of events. In addition, each week we also share ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs. Scroll down to plan your week!
Psst… Check Out NYC Carnivals, Festivals, and Parades: May 2025
Free Family Events for the Week of 4/30-5/6
The Big Brooklyn Playdate Enjoy fun games and activities that delight young children and encourage early literacy. Science Baby will be hosting the Toddler Zone featuring hands-on, active, sensory play with big STEM concepts for little kids. Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 am – noon. Ages 3 and younger. Brooklyn Public Library — Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
AAPI Month – Storytime with Michele Wong McSween Meet author Michele Wong McSween for an interactive bilingual reading of Gordon & Li Li: All About Me and get ready to sing and dance, followed by creative coloring activities. Thursday, May 1, 3 – 3:45 pm. Aes 3 and younger. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Movies Under the Stars: Elemental Grab a blanket and enjoy a screening of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” an original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Friday, May 2, 7:30 – 9:30 pm. All ages. Playground at St. Catherine’s Park, 1st Ave. Bet. East 67 St. To East 68 St., Upper East Side, Manhattan
First Friday May 2025 Art, Music, Poetry & Dancing Experience the interactive exhibition, Working Knowledge: Shared Imaginings, New Futures, enjoy spoken-word poetry, dance to the beats of DJ Ultra Violet, and more. Friday, May 2, 6 – 8 pm. All ages. The Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse, Concourse, Bronx
Pinkster Festival Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster with live music, engaging performances, and immersive experiences. Saturday, May 3, noon – 4 pm. All ages. Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Broadway, Fieldston, Bronx
Free Comic Book Day at Spineworks Comics NYC Get ready to be given free comics from various publishers. Meet fellow comic enthusiasts, chat with them, and maybe even discover your new favorite series! Saturday, May 3, 9 am – 7 pm. Ages 5 and older. Spineworks Comics NYC, 74-10 69th Road, Middle Village, Queens
I Love My Park Day Help with important trail restoration including wood chipping, log rolling, and litter removal. Saturday, May 3, 10 am – 1 pm. Ages 8 and older. Register in advance. Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive Center, 2351 Veterans Road West, Charleston, Staten Island
Summer on the Hudson: New York City Irish Dance Festival The Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance presents a festival featuring traditional music and Irish Dance from notable talent from around the country and local students alike. Audience members can immerse themselves in Irish arts and culture with workshops and dance classes. Sunday, May 4, noon – 6 pm. All ages. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St., Upper West Side, Manhattan
Spring Festival Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with an egg hunt, arts & crafts, bouncy houses, sensory activities, and more. Sunday, May 4, noon – 4 pm. All ages. Brookville Playground in Brookville Park, 149 Ave &, S Conduit Ave., Springfield Gardens, Queens
Caregiver Cards Children are invited to show their appreciation for the special grown ups in their lives by making mixed-media cards to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day. Tuesday, May 6, 3:30 pm. Ages 3-12. West New Brighton Library, 975 Castleton Ave., West New Brighton, Staten Island
Psst… Check Out Meet Central Park’s Newest Gem: The Davis Center at Harlem Meer is Open for Families!
