Kids Shows and Theater in Queens

Queens has 74 upcoming kids shows and theater listings spread across 30 distinct venues, a mix that includes performing arts centers, dance companies, an orchestra, a library branch, and a community arts space. The listings cluster most heavily in Flushing with 16, followed by Corona at 11, Long Island City and Woodside at 8 each, Forest Hills at 7, and Astoria at 5. Of the 74 listings, 22 are free, and paid tickets typically run $24–$525 depending on the venue and production. Age ranges vary by studio, so check each listing for its specific band, and follow any venue below to see its full schedule.

20 top picks 14 freeUpdated October 12, 2026 · Queens

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
Sisa Pakari
Woodside·Ages 4–15·$5
Weekday classes
2
Garden Players Musical Theater For Kids
Forest Hills·$525
Classes most days
3
Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Flushing·prices vary
Drop-in play
4
Queens Theatre
Corona·prices vary
Drop-in play
5
The Secret Academy
Long Island City·Ages 6–17·$506–$569
Weekday classes
6
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Long Island City·$30
Drop-in play
7
Q3 Dance Company
Astoria·Ages 5–8·$1835
Weekday classes
8
Children's Orchestra Society
Fresh Meadows·prices vary
Drop-in play
9
5-11 47th Avenue (Queens Council on the Arts)
Long Island City·Ages 3–16·$24
Weekday & weekend classes
10
QPL Broadway Branch
Astoria·Up to age 4·Free
Weekday classes
11
Rising Stars Music School
Ridgewood·Ages 8–12·prices vary
Drop-in play
12
Forest Park — Oak Ridge
Woodhaven·Free
Weekend sessions
13
QPL Central Library Branch
Jamaica·Free
Weekend sessions
14
QPL Kew Gardens Hills Branch
Flushing·Free
Weekday classes
15
Fifth Avenue
Maspeth·All ages·Free
Weekday classes
16
Forever Dancing Robert Mann
Bayside·prices vary
Drop-in play
17
Happy Space Playground
Woodside·Ages 12 mo–6 yr·$30
Weekend sessions
18
Loupakis Athletic Center
Astoria·prices vary
Weekday classes
19
QPL Briarwood Branch
Jamaica·Up to age 5·Free
Weekday classes
20
QPL Far Rockaway Branch
Far Rockaway·All ages·Free
Weekday classes

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Frequently asked

What ages are kids shows and theater programs in Queens 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 Queens?

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.

Related guides

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.