Free Things to Do with Kids in NYC This Weekend

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Tracks and Maps: NYC Trains at the Skyscraper Museum

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

Skyscraper Museum · Battery Park City

Inspired by our current exhibition on Park Avenue, young learners explore the history of commuting trains and subways around Grand Central Terminal and under Park Avenue. Kids will then design their o

Ages 3–10

This Manhattan event at the Skyscraper Museum lets kids explore the history of commuting trains and subways, then design their own, making it a hands-on activity for ages 3-10.

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High Line Halloween: Gnome-Topia

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

The High Line at 14th Street · Chelsea

Step into a magical world where the High Line’s plants are larger than life, and the whole family can channel their inner garden gnome through themed games and activities. Kids can play our Toad-In-Th

Ages 6–10

The High Line's Halloween event in Chelsea offers themed games and activities for ages 6-10, set in an outdoor environment where plants are larger than life.

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Japanese Storytime

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park

Join us for stories and songs in Japanese! 日本語で絵本や紙芝居の読み聞かせ、手遊び、わらべ唄を楽しむおはなし会です。お子様と一緒にご参加ください。

Up to age 5

This Japanese storytime at Central Library in Brooklyn features stories and songs in Japanese, suitable for ages 0-5, providing a bilingual experience.

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Sensory Storytime

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

QPL Woodhaven Branch · Woodhaven

Join us for interactive sensory activities. Caregivers must attend. For ages 3-8.

Ages 3–8

Sensory Storytime at QPL Woodhaven Branch in Queens includes interactive sensory activities for ages 3-8, with caregivers required to attend.

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ASL Family Storytime with Erin

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Leonard, Auditorium · East Williamsburg

Join us for the Family Storytime in American Sign Language! Deaf performer Erin will lead us in a fun and interactive session full of stories, movement, and rhymes. This program is for toddlers ages 1

Ages 18 mo–7 yr

Led by a deaf performer, this ASL Family Storytime in Brooklyn uses American Sign Language for stories, movement, and rhymes, designed for toddlers ages 1.5-7.

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Sheepshead Bay Library · Sheepshead Bay

Saturdays 11:00AM - 12:00PM October 3, 24 November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5 In this special seven session series , families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early le

Ages 3–5Drop-in

This seven-session series at Sheepshead Bay Library in Brooklyn focuses on early learning through stories and activities for ages 3-5, with a drop-in format.

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Brainy Babies New Lots Library

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

New Lots Library · East New York

At New Lots Library, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that pr

Up to age 5

Brainy Babies at New Lots Library in Brooklyn offers stories and activities to encourage brain development for ages 0-5, with caregivers participating.

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Saturday Morning Story Time

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

Fort Hamilton Library · Fort Hamilton

Join us for stories and songs at Fort Hamilton Library, presented by Brooklyn Public Library – Fort Hamilton. This storytime session is free and open to ages 0mo-5y.

Up to age 5

Fort Hamilton Library in Brooklyn hosts a Saturday morning storytime with stories and songs for ages 0-5, free and open to all.

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Saturday Storytime

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM

Gravesend, Meeting Room · Gravesend

Join us Saturday for stories and songs. All ages welcome! This storytime takes place in the Meeting Room at the Gravesend branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, for ages 0 months to 5 years, and admis

Up to age 5

Gravesend's Saturday Storytime in Brooklyn welcomes all ages for stories and songs in the meeting room, targeting ages 0-5.

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM

Cypress Hills, Program Room · City Line

For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this special six session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literac

Ages 3–5

This Ready, Set, Kindergarten! session at Cypress Hills in Brooklyn is a six-session series for ages 3-5, focusing on early learning practices through stories and activities.