Kids Science and STEM Classes in NYC

Across NYC there are 457 upcoming science and STEM listings from 99 distinct studios and venues, a mix that includes dedicated STEM centers, schools, gyms, and community spaces. Listings cluster most heavily in South Slope with 61, followed by Cobble Hill at 54, Co-op City at 33, Gowanus at 30, the Upper West Side at 29, and Yorkville at 17. Of the 457 listings, 174 are free, and a typical paid listing runs roughly $55 to $1064, with individual studios covering age bands that range from as young as 0 months up to 14 years. Each studio below links to its full schedule and location details.

20 top picks 90 freeUpdated October 12, 2026 · all 5 boroughs

The 20 best right now

Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.

1
Park Slope - Brooklyn/New York
South Slope·Ages 3–14·$195–$1195
Classes most days
2
Cobble Hill
Cobble Hill·Ages 3–13·$195–$270
Classes most days
3
MakeInspires Brooklyn
Gowanus·Ages 4–14·$50–$649
Weekday classes
4
Logicus Larchmont
Co-op City·Ages 3–11·$2981–$4303
Classes most days
5
Complete Playground
Financial District·Ages 4–10·prices vary
Weekday classes
6
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side
Upper West Side·Ages 2–5·prices vary
Weekday classes
7
MLC STEM Center
Port Richmond·Ages 3–8·$65
Drop-in play
8
Logicus Park Slope
Gowanus·Ages 6–11·$3181–$3835
Weekday classes
9
Lincoln Center Robofun
Lincoln Square·Ages 3–14·$119–$910
Drop-in play
10
Corlears School
Chelsea·Up to age 3·$40
Weekday classes
11
HGL ART
Prospect Park South·Ages 3–6·$362–$442
Weekday classes
12
Upper East Side 70s (Look Who's Talking Flagship Office)
Lenox Hill·Ages 18 mo–3 yr·$55
Classes most days
13
Art Strong
Long Island City·Ages 6 mo–3 yr·$29–$1050
Classes most days
14
Brooklearn
Carroll Gardens·Ages 18 mo–3 yr·$42
Weekday classes
15
Creatively Wild Art Studio
Dumbo·Ages 5–16·$65–$70
Weekday classes
16
Hello Huckleberry
Williamsburg·Ages 4–7·$400
Weekday classes
17
Genius Gems Chelsea
Chelsea·Ages 5–12·$520–$600
Weekday classes
18
MakeInspires Upper East Side
Yorkville·Ages 3–16·$70–$3072
Classes most days
19
Genius Gems Millburn, NJ
Ages 4–12·$385–$585
Classes most days
20
Fastbreak Sports
Yorkville·Ages 5–8·prices vary
Weekday classes

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Frequently asked

What ages are science and STEM classes for in NYC?

Most science and STEM classes in NYC run for ages 3 years through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.

How much do science and STEM classes cost in NYC?

Prices in NYC range from free museum and library programs through about $55 per class for studio STEM programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.

Do I need to register in advance for science and STEM classes?

Most studio-run science and STEM classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park science programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.

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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.