Kids Shows and Theater in NYC
The 569 upcoming kids shows and theater programs across the city draw from 127 distinct studios, venues, and cultural institutions, from children's museums and music schools to dedicated performance spaces. The listings concentrate heavily on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, which together account for nearly half of all upcoming events, with smaller clusters in Flatiron, Nomad, Crown Heights, Roosevelt Island, and Tribeca. About 1 in 5 listings is free, while the typical paid ticket falls between $130 and $930. Each studio below links to its full schedule, so you can check dates and ages directly.
20 top picks 29 freeUpdated August 28, 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
92nd Street Y
Upper East Side·Ages 0–19·$20–$1710
Classes most days
2Play On! Studios
Upper West Side·Ages 4–11·$525–$1950
Weekday & weekend classes
3Galli Theater New York
Tribeca·Ages 0–11·$20–$1500
Weekday & weekend classes
4
Yonkers Public Library — Grinton I. Will Library
Yonkers·Ages 0–3·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
5Brooklearn
Brooklyn·Ages 0–5·Free
Weekday classes
6Greenwich House Music School
Manhattan·Ages 4–11·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
7
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 2–6·$43–$770
Classes most days
8
Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
Upper West Side·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
9Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights·prices vary
Classes most days
10
Ossining Public Library
Ossining·Free
Weekday classes
11Applause Theatrical Workshop
Manhattan·Ages 3–7·$995–$1225
Weekday classes
12
Bedford Hills Free Library
Bedford Hills·Ages 1–3·Free
Weekday classes
13
Yonkers Public Library — Riverfront Library
Yonkers·Ages 0–3·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
14
Edgewater Performing Arts
Roosevelt Island·Ages 3–6·$120
Weekday & weekend classes
15
Advent Lutheran Church
Upper West Side·Ages 6–12·prices vary
Classes most days
16
David H. Koch Theater
Upper West Side·Ages 5+·$42
Weekend sessions
17
Sunnyside Community Services
Sunnyside·Free
Weekday classes
18
Lincoln Center
Upper West Side·Ages 10+·1 free
Weekday & weekend classes
19
Stuyvesant Town - Oval Studio
Manhattan·Ages 3–8·prices vary
Classes most days
20
Westchester Dance Academy
Mount Kisco·Ages 5–8·$600
Weekday & weekend classes
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Frequently asked
What ages are kids shows and theater programs in NYC for?
Listings on this page run for ages 18 months through 12 years, with many shows flagged for ages 2+. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.
How much do kids shows and theater programs cost in NYC?
Prices are free library and park performances through about $60 a seat for ticketed theater. Free listings are flagged on every card.
Do I need to register in advance?
Ticketed shows sell out well in advance; free library and park performances are usually first-come, first-served.
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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.