Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to do this Week

When those lists come out of the most expensive cities to live in, New York City is always on the list, which can all feel a bit crazy. Rent is how much? That sandwich is $20?! With the cost of living increasing, many parents must be more frugal than ever.

But, hey, we aren’t bashing our city; we love it, and what we love most about it is that while expensive, it is one of the best cities that embraces community and offers so many free things for kids and families.

We always feature events on NYF, and you can find many on our calendar of events, but we are now sharing every week ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs.

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Free Family Events 5/3-5/9

Workshop: The Art Book for Children Join author, artist, and art historian Ferren Gipson for an interactive art-making workshop celebrating the updated and expanded edition of Gipson’s beloved The Art Book for Children. Young artists-to-be are invited to learn about the exciting history of art and create their own masterpieces inspired by some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking artists. Saturday, May 4, 12 – 1:30 pm. Ages 7-12. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy., Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

Superhero Skate Party Come out dressed as your favorite superhero and enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, and skating. Saturday, May 4, 12 – 4 pm. All ages. Watson Gleason Playground, Watson Ave & Rosedale Ave., Soundview Bruckner, Bronx.

Sports and Fitness Festival Get outside for street hockey, tennis, soccer, basketball, track and field and fun activities and games like gaga, a fitness obstacle course, fitness challenges, sports-themed arts & crafts, prizes, and music. Saturday, May 4, 1 – 4 pm. All ages. Astoria Heights Playground, 30 Rd. bet. 45 St. and 46 St., Astoria, Queens.

Concert: Taikoza Taikoza uses the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes to create electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual and stimulating performance. Saturday, May 4, 1 – 4 pm. All ages. Faber Park, 2175 Richmond Terrace, West Brighton, Staten Island.

Bronx Night Market This monthly market features a remarkable lineup of 50 local vendors offering a diverse array of cuisines that will have you coming back for more. Saturday, May 4, 4 – 10 pm. All ages. 1 Fordham Plaza, Belmont, Bronx.

FAO Schwarz x Tonies Read-Along Bring your little listener out for a read-along and craft time and discover how Creative-Tonies can make storytime fun and engaging. Children will receive a swag bag with the storytime book, stickers, and a DIY Creative-Tonie that they can paint! Tuesday, May 7, 4 – 5 pm. Ages 3-8. Advanced registration required. FAO Schwarz, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown, Manhattan.

Pickleball at Brooklyn Commons Grab a paddle and play the latest craze, pickleball. May 7-19, Monday-Friday, 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm. Ages 5 and older. Register in advance. Brooklyn Commons Park, Outside of 100 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.

Community Science: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening on the shore engaging in a community science project to collect scientific data and learn the importance of protecting horseshoe crabs. Registration required. Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 – 9 pm. All ages. Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Tottenville, Staten Island.

Ribbon Dancing Wave long ribbons in the air to create rainbows, waterfalls, dragons and ocean waves. Wednesdays, May 8-28, 10 – 11 am. All ages. Bryant Park, 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Street, Midtown, Manhattan.

Tiny Tots Little ones are invited to play, learn, and make new friends! Thursday, May 9, 10 – 11 am. 18 months-3 years. Bowne Park Field House in Bowne Park, 29th Ave. & 157th St., Flushing, Queens

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