Toddler Art Classes in NYC
The 767 upcoming listings for toddler art classes in NYC span 202 distinct studios and venues, including children's museums, community centers, dedicated art studios, and a puppet theater, with 236 of those listings free. The heaviest concentration of activity is on the Upper West Side with 75 listings, followed by the Upper East Side with 33 and Williamsburg with 21, while Hudson Square, Fieldston, and Chelsea each carry 17. For paid sessions, the typical price falls between $50 and $800, and while individual studio age ranges vary from birth to 18 years, most listings target children between 12 months and 6 years old. Each studio below links directly to its full schedule of upcoming classes.
20 top picks 70 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
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 2–6·$43–$800
Classes most days
2Gymtime
Upper East Side·Ages 1–3·prices vary
Weekday classes
3Puppetonia
Hudson Square·Ages 0+·$20
Weekday classes
4
Pound Ridge Library
Pound Ridge·Ages 0–5·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
5Wave Hill
Riverdale·Ages 4+·5 free
Weekend sessions
6
Larchmont Public Library
Larchmont·Ages 1–5·Free
Classes most days
7
Yonkers Public Library — Riverfront Library
Yonkers·Ages 0–3·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
8Purposeful Play NYC
Williamsburg·Ages 0–4·prices vary
Classes most days
9Little Pulp Inc.
Ages 1–4·$35
Classes most days
10Children's Art Classes - New York
Manhattan·Ages 3–8·prices vary
Weekday classes
11
Katonah Village Library
Katonah·Ages 3–5·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
12MAKE IT! Studio
Gowanus·Ages 7–18·$1040–$1260
Classes most days
13Private Picassos
Park Slope·Ages 5–10·$175
Weekday classes
14Space Club Dumbo
Vinegar Hill·Ages 1–5·Free
Weekday classes
15The Art Annex
Brooklyn·Ages 2–5·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
16
Greenburgh Public Library
Elmsford·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
17Bridgeview School of Fine Arts
Long Island City·Ages 8–11·$650
Weekend sessions
18Snug Harbor
Staten Island·Ages 8–11·$50
Classes most days
19
Barking Cat Studio
Windsor Terrace·Ages 5–11·$2176–$2312
Classes most days
20
John C. Hart Memorial Library
Shrub Oak·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
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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.