Things to Do with Kids in Long Island City This Weekend

October 24–25, 2026 · 20 events · Queens

Long Island City packs a lot into one weekend, from a free Saturday greenmarket on Jackson Ave to museum art-making and a no-cost dance trial. This selection spreads across outdoor market, movement, and museum categories rather than stacking multiple sessions of the same class. Note that several listings are paid recurring classes with multiple time slots, so the picks below focus on the distinct, family-friendly options.

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MoMA PS 1 GreenmarketoutdoorFREE

MoMA PS 1 Greenmarket

MoMA PS 1 Greenmarket · Long Island City

MoMA PS 1 Greenmarket is an open-air farmers market at Jackson Ave & 46th Ave Queens, Queens. Hours: Sat 8am-3pm. Season: September 12-November 21. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/

All agesWeekly

A free, no-registration open-air farmers market at Jackson Ave & 46th Ave, running Saturday 8am–3pm. It's a low-commitment way to spend a morning outside with the family, and SNAP is accepted.

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Free Kids Dance Trial!danceFREE

Free Kids Dance Trial!

Kids Dance Classes - Cucala Dance Company · Long Island City

Ages 5–13

A free kids dance trial at Cucala Dance Company on Saturday at noon, open to ages 5–13 (60–156 months). It's a no-cost way to test a class before committing to a paid program.

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Art for Families: NatureartFrom $24

Art for Families: Nature

The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City

Families with children ages 5–11 are invited to participate in conversations in the galleries and art-making activities in the Education Studio (Level C). This month spend time in Isamu Noguchi’s scu

Ages 5–11

The Noguchi Museum's family program pairs gallery conversations with art-making in the Education Studio for ages 5–11, Saturday at 10:30am for $24. It's the most structured museum-based option on the list and ties art viewing to hands-on activity.

Saturday, October 24 (2)

Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)artFrom $550

Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)

Bridgeview School of Fine Arts · Long Island City

Students work both from observation and imagination learning classical concepts and techniques of painting and drawing. Materials may include pencil, markers, pastels, acrylic paints and pen and ink.

Ages 9–1112-week course
Triple Threat StudioFrom $90

Triple Threat Studio

The Secret Academy · Long Island City

One day, three disciplines. This semester long intensive is for young performers with prior training or performance experience who are looking to expand their skills. Students will rotate through thre

Ages 12–17Course

Sunday, October 25 (5)

Sensory Sensitive Sundays

Sensory Sensitive Sundays

Chuck E. Cheese · Long Island City

Sensory Sensitive Sundays is a monthly program at Long Island City that opens two hours before normal operating hours on the first Sunday of each month — with dimmed lights, reduced sound, no flashing

Drop-in
Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)artFrom $650

Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)

Bridgeview School of Fine Arts · Long Island City

Students work both from observation and imagination learning classical concepts and techniques of painting and drawing. Materials may include pencil, markers, pastels, acrylic paints and pen and ink.

Ages 9–1112-week course
Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)artFrom $650

Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)

Bridgeview School of Fine Arts · Long Island City

Students work both from observation and imagination learning classical concepts and techniques of painting and drawing. Materials may include pencil, markers, pastels, acrylic paints and pen and ink.

Ages 9–1112-week course
Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)artFrom $650

Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)

Bridgeview School of Fine Arts · Long Island City

Students work both from observation and imagination learning classical concepts and techniques of painting and drawing. Materials may include pencil, markers, pastels, acrylic paints and pen and ink.

Ages 9–1112-week course
Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)artFrom $650

Art Classes for Ages (9 - 11)

Bridgeview School of Fine Arts · Long Island City

Students work both from observation and imagination learning classical concepts and techniques of painting and drawing. Materials may include pencil, markers, pastels, acrylic paints and pen and ink.

Ages 9–1112-week course
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