Great outings for parents and children
Citywide programs
- The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation holds free family events around the five boroughs all year long.
- lists free, fun and educational events for families and students at public libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. covers public libraries in Brooklyn
The Bronx
- , 2300 Southern Blvd. The zoo is one of the world’s leading international centers for environmental education and a facility for rare and endangered species. It also offers summer camp programs.
- , W. 249 Street & Independence Avenue (Front Gate).
Manhattan
- , Central Park, Mid-Park at 97th Street. Known as Central Park’s largest open space, the center includes 12 sports fields for baseball, softball and soccer.
- , 1 hour for $8; 2 hours for $14; 3 hours for $18.
- , entrance on 81st Street just off of Central Park West.
- , 12 Fulton St.
Queens
- , 47-01 111 St., Corona. In addition to housing more than 450 permanent exhibits, this museum features a dynamic schedule of featured exhibitions, events, programs and workshops.
- , Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing. The tennis courts are open to the public throughout the year. There are indoor and outdoor courts and programs for adults, youths and seniors.
Brooklyn
- , 145 Brooklyn Ave. One of the world’s oldest museums for children.
- , 602 Surf Ave., Coney Island. Sharks, penguins, sea lions and more.
Staten Island
- , 75 Stuyvesant Pl. Come learn about the art, science and cultural history of Staten Island through exhibitions taken from a collection of more than two million artifacts, along with traveling exhibits. It’s a four-minute walk from the Staten Island ferry dock.
- , 614 Broadway. Open seven days a week.