Things to Do with Kids in New York City, NY

  • TripBuzz found 640 things to do with kids in or near New York City, New York, including 555 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.
  • From Madison Square Garden to Bronx zoo, the New York City area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Neighborhoods, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • As the most populated city in the country and one of the most visited cities in the world, New York City truly has something for everyone who visits. It's artistic and cultural landscape are matched by its outdoor recreation, world class dining, shopping and five-star accommodations. Known as 'The Big Apple', it's most famous attractions include Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Central Park and access to the Statue of Liberty.
  • TripBuzz found 640 things to do with kids in or near New York City, New York, including 555 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.
  • From Madison Square Garden to Bronx zoo, the New York City area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Neighborhoods, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • As the most populated city in the country and one of the most visited cities in the world, New York City truly has something for everyone who visits. It's artistic and cultural landscape are matched by its outdoor recreation, world class dining, shopping and five-star accommodations. Known as 'The Big Apple', it's most famous attractions include Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Central Park and access to the Statue of Liberty.
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Parks 2450 S Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 7036 MoreLess Info
Facilities offered at the Veterans Memorial Park include an ice skating rink, field house, three lighted ball fields, basketball courts, and four lighted tennis courts. Visitors can also access children's playground equipment, three bathrooms, and picnic areas.
13.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks Palisade Avenue, Bronx, NY MoreLess Info
Consisting of natural woodlands preserved in an urban area, Riverdale Park features shady and scenic routes for hikers, joggers and dog walkers. Visitors can see 27 species of birds within the 50 forested acres.
13.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 21143 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428 MoreLess Info
Fun Time Pottery is a paint it yourself pottery studio that allows visitors to select works of pottery that they paint themselves. The studio then fires the works for the painters to take home.
13.7 Miles
95% 269 votes
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Wave Hill

Gardens West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 MoreLess Info
Covering 28 acres and being recognized as Bronx's cultural center, the Wave Hill has plenty of gardens and greenhouses in which the visitor could stroll. The shop sells hand-crafted gifts, and it also has a cafe. In here can be organized private events, such as weddings.
13.7 Miles
94% 64 votes
Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street Montclair, Montclair, NJ MoreLess Info
Adult, children, and specialty interest programs are routinely conducted at the Van Vleck House & Gardens. Viewing the gardens themselves are freely open to the public throughout the year, and events are frequently conducted.
13.7 Miles
98% 60 votes
Parks Maplewood Road, Princeton, NJ MoreLess Info
Delaware & Raritan State Park are two historical state parks in Princeton, New Jersey which people have enjoyed peaceful walks alongside the canals. Other activities such as biking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking.
13.7 Miles
63% 118 votes
Children's Museums 1775 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 MoreLess Info
World of Wings is an educational museum that offers a number of unique and entertaining attractions and exhibits. These attractions include reptile, lizard, and amphibian exhibits, an illusion room, and a large butterfly atrium.
13.7 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 1215 E Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Gun Post Lanes offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and bumpers. The center also provides a pro shop, a bar and lounge, party hosting, black light bowling and a snack bar.
13.8 Miles
88% 16 votes
Historic Homes 246th Street and Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471 MoreLess Info
The Bronx's oldest private dwelling, the Van Cortlandt House was once home to a large wheat plantation. The house is well-preserved and features period furniture, and the surrounding park offers hiking trails and scenic views.
13.8 Miles
89% 28 votes
Parks 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 MoreLess Info
Located on 408 acres of wilderness, Eagle Rock Reservation offers a variety of walking and hiking trails on its grounds. The park has a wooden pavilion with benches, and a large, bronze 9/11 memorial.
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