Outdoor Activities for Toddlers in Queens

Queens has 85 upcoming outdoor listings for toddlers spread across 29 distinct venues, a mix of botanical gardens, farms, greenmarkets, and park-based farm stands. Listings cluster most heavily in Flushing (16) and Richmond Hill (15), with smaller groups in Forest Hills, Long Island City, Elmhurst, and Far Rockaway (5 or 6 each). Most of what's scheduled is free — 60 of the 85 listings — and the paid ones sit in a typical band that is, for practical purposes, mostly free; age ranges vary by venue, with some listings starting at 0 months and others running up to 11 years. Each venue below links to its full upcoming schedule.

20 top picks 51 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
Queens Botanical Garden
Flushing·Up to age 11·1 free
Weekday & weekend classes
2
Queens County Farm Museum
Glen Oaks·All ages·$5–$20
Weekend sessions
3
ZMI Foundation
Richmond Hill·prices vary
Classes most days
4
Elmhurst Hospital Greenmarket
Elmhurst·All ages·Free
Weekday classes
5
Flushing Greenmarket
Flushing·All ages·Free
Weekday classes
6
Perez Farm Stand-Jamaica Hospital
Richmond Hill·All ages·Free
Weekday classes
7
Corona Greenmarket
Corona·All ages·Free
Weekday classes
8
Cunningham Park Farmers' Market
Fresh Meadows·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
9
Far Rock Farm Stand
Far Rockaway·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
10
Forest Hills Greenmarket
Forest Hills·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
11
Jackson Heights Greenmarket
Jackson Heights·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
12
MoMA PS 1 Greenmarket
Long Island City·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
13
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Sunnyside·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
14
QPL Kew Gardens Hills Branch
Flushing·Ages 12 mo–3 yr·Free
Weekday classes
15
Alley Pond Environmental Center
Little Neck·Ages 4–5·prices vary
Drop-in play
16
PLAYDAY Long Island City
Long Island City·Ages 5+·prices vary
Weekday classes
17
Fort Totten Park Visitors Center
Bayside·Free
Weekend sessions
18
Greater Newark Conservancy
Woodside·prices vary
Weekend sessions
19
Socrates Sculpture Park
Astoria·Up to age 5·Free
Weekend sessions
20
Alley Pond Adventure Course
Oakland Gardens·Free
Weekend sessions

Frequently asked

What ages are outdoor activities for toddlers in Queens for?

Listings on this page run for ages all ages — most park and nature programs welcome babies through school age. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.

How much do outdoor activities for toddlers cost in Queens?

Prices are mostly free, since NYC Parks and library programs make up the bulk of listings. Free listings are flagged on every card.

Do I need to register in advance?

Most park programs are drop-in. A few nature-center walks cap attendance and open registration a week ahead.

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.