Toddler Art Classes in NYC

Across NYC there are 786 upcoming art and craft listings for toddlers spread over 228 distinct studios and venues, a mix that includes dedicated art studios, music and art schools, community centers, and cultural institutions. The listings cluster most heavily on the Upper East Side (69) and Upper West Side (63), followed by Tribeca (30), Park Slope (29), Ditmas Park (28), and Long Island City (24). Of the 786 listings, 164 are free, and paid listings typically fall in the $50–$600 range, with age spans that vary by studio — from 0 months and up through the toddler years and beyond. Each studio below links to its full schedule and current listings.

20 top picks 9 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
Gymtime
Upper East Side·Ages 12 mo–2.9 yr·prices vary
Weekday classes
2
Creatively Wild Art Studio
Dumbo·Ages 2–17·$55–$70
Classes most days
3
Church St School For Music and Art
Tribeca·Ages 2–5·$135
Classes most days
4
Wave Hill
Riverdale·Ages 4+·7 free
Weekend sessions
5
The Craft Salon
Prospect Park South·Ages 18 mo–11 yr·$90–$1024
Classes most days
6
Barking Cat Studio Arts & Crafts for Kids
Windsor Terrace·Ages 11+·prices vary
Classes most days
7
Let's Paint Art Studio
North Haledon·Ages 4–7·$90–$140
Weekday classes
8
Norma's Arts & Craft Studio
Bay Ridge·All ages·$8
Weekday & weekend classes
9
Imaginook
Ages 3.5–8·$100–$130
Classes most days
10
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 18 mo–9 yr·$585–$750
Weekday classes
11
¡Viva Art Studio!
Ditmas Park·Ages 6 mo–11 yr·$20–$1440
Classes most days
12
A Rosie Day
Williamsburg·Ages 3–9·$70–$875
Classes most days
13
MakeInspires Brooklyn
Gowanus·Ages 5–13·$50–$65
Weekday classes
14
Manny Cantor Center
Two Bridges·Ages 8–13·$270–$445
Weekday classes
15
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side
Upper West Side·Ages 18 mo–5 yr·prices vary
Weekday classes
16
PLAYDAY Park Slope
Park Slope·$40
Classes most days
17
Little Pulp Inc.
Southern Heights·Ages 18 mo+·$35
Drop-in play
18
The Brooklyn Waldorf School
Bedford-Stuyvesant·Ages 6–14·$624–$728
Weekday classes
19
The Craft Studio Upper East Side
Yorkville·Ages 12 mo–14 yr·$25–$60
Classes most days
20
PLAYDAY Upper East Side
Upper Manhattan·$45
Classes most days

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Frequently asked

What ages are art and craft classes for in NYC?

Most art and craft classes in NYC run for ages 18 months through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.

How much do art and craft classes cost in NYC?

Prices in NYC range from free library or museum sessions through about $60 per class for studio programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.

Do I need to register in advance for art and craft classes?

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

Do art classes provide materials?

Most studio-run art classes include all materials in the class price. Library and museum drop-in sessions also provide supplies. We note any BYO-supply requirements on individual event pages.

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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.