Toys, etc. for Kids
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Founded in 1899, The Brooklyn Children's Museum was the world's first museum for kids.
Central Park's Events for Kids
Central Park offers a variety of children's activities, both indoor and out, throughout the year.
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Interactive activities, classes, and family programs make this museum educational and engaging for everyone.
Children's Museum of the Arts
Located in Soho, the Children's Museum of the Arts is the only children's museum in NYC that brings artists and children together to create, exhibit and celebrate children's artwork.
182 Lafayette St., (212) 274-0986
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
The Intrepid is an actual aircraft carrier you can tour. There are also aircraft on display on the flight deck and the Intrepid's Virtual Flight Zone, where you can experience being the pilot of an aircraft under attack.
The submarine Growler and the Concorde are also available for touring.
Jewish Children's Learning Lab
The Jewish Children's Learning Lab in Manhattan engages school age children and accompanying adults in the exploration of Jewish culture and heritage through interactive exhibitions and educational programs.
The Paper Bag Players
225 West 99th St., NYC
(212) 663-0390 / Fax: (212) 663-1076
e-mail
The New Victory Theater
Dubbed by the New Yorker as "New York's Best Theater for Kids!", this theatre has offerings for kids, teens and families.
The Natural Classroom
The Urban Park Rangers and the National Geographic Society provide educational programs.
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368
phone 718-699-0005 / fax 718-699-1341
NYC's only hands-on science center, featuring 225 exciting exhibits. Admission. Gift shop, bookstore, food service, multilingual. Six function rooms; capacity 300-1000. Bus parking.
For Teens
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West NYC 10024
phone 212-769-5100 / fax 212-769-5272
One of the largest and most innovative natural history museums. Includes famous dinosaur halls,
Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, and the Rose Center,
featuring the most technologically advanced space show in the world.
Lower Eastside Tenement Museum
See a garment district "sweatshop" and other aspects of NY life a century ago.
90 Orchard St, (@ Broome)
Hours: Mon: 11am - 5:30pm (no tours) / Tue-Fri: 11am-6pm /
Sat-Sun: 10:45am - 6pm
Manhattan TV & Movie Tours
See the restaurant used in Spiderman, the apartment building where Monica, Chandler and the other Friends live,
the building where Grace on Will & Grace has her design studio, the Cosby townhouse, and more
Theater Discounts for Teens from High 5 Tickets to the Arts
High 5 Tickets to the Arts provides discount tickets to City cultural events for teens ages 13 to 18.
City Lights Youth Theatre
NY City kids are given an opportunity to perform on stage.
The Little Orchestra Society
330 West 42nd Street, 12th Floor
Info: (212) 971-9500
The vitality of classical music is shared with children, building future audiences by creating a participatory experience of classical music for both adults and children.
LOLLI-POPS Concerts (ages 3-5) / Happy Concerts for Young People (Ages 6-12)
Prospect Park's Children's Corner
Special stuff for kids.
Van Cortlandt Park Programs
Classes in Horseback Riding Soccer, Swimming; Internships for Teens
Children's Programs at the Stable
Dance and Yoga Classes... 281 North 7th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Info: (718) 387-3962
North Meadow Recreation Center
Mid-Park at 97th St. / Info: (212) 348-4867
YMCA Preschool Programs
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EVENTS CALENDARS
Partial Event Listing:
To view full Kids Calendar, click here
To view Adults Calendar, which contains many family events click here
America
Every Saturday and Sunday brunch from noon-4pm a balloon artist and a magician are on hand to amuse the children.
Sundays from 1-3pm is story time for the kids! Lots of kid-friendly menu choices any time.
9 East 18th St. / (212) 505-2110
Barking Dog Luncheonette
Your kids will love the dog motif and breakfast until 4pm.
1453 York Ave. / (212) 861-3600
Benihana of Tokyo
Food is prepared at the table, by excellent (and very entertaining) chefs.
120 E 56th St. / (212) 317-8830
Build A Bear
Kids can make their own stuffed teddy bear, and then dine at Eat With Your Bear Hands Cafe.
565 Fifth Ave (5th Ave at 46th)
(toll free) 877-789-BEAR (2327)
Chipotle
Inexpensive, serving Mexican hot, not microwaved. Also salads.
Various locations throughout the city; click on link for specifics.
ESPN Zone
A must for sports-minded kids, the restaurant features a sports
ticker outside, and about a hundred TV screens inside.
4 Times Square / (212) 921-3776
Life Cafe
These restaurants have attracted artists, writers and actors with a bohemian atmosphere and inexpensive menu. Options include Mexican, Italian, vegetarian dishes. The vegan omelet is a brunch specialty.
343 10th St., NY / (212) 477-8791
983 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn / (718) 386-1133
Peanut Butter & Co.
The menu includes almost 30 varieties of the peanut butter sandwich, as well as desserts and light fare. Other kids' favorites are also available.
240 Sullivan St, NYC
(212) 677-3995 Fax: (212) 677-6977
Riddick's
Southern barbecued ribs & chicken, deep-fried turkey, and
meat loaf. What more could a kid want? Desserts also have a
southern influence (sweet potato pie and peach cobbler, for
example).
198-18 Linden Blvd., Queens / (718) 276-4108
Shake Shack
Open April-November, this outdoor fast-food place serves the best burger in NYC, According to New York Magazine. You can avoid the impossibly-long lines by stopping by mid or late afternoon.
Madison Avenue and 23rd St. / (212) 889-6600
Tennessee Mountain Restaurant
Specializes in barbeque... menu items may be served individually or family-style.
143 Spring St. / (212) 431-3993 Fax (212) 966-4393
Mambo Italiano Restaurant
Family-style Italian, decorated with caricatures of Italian-American movie stars. Lots of stuff to ward off boredom - Elvis impersonators, coloring materials,
8803 Third Ave, Bklyn / (718) 833-4432 Fax (718) 630-5926
Empire State Building Online Activities for Kids
Get excited about visiting the Empire State Building; find coloring pages, an art gallery, and online games at the landmark's official Web site.
The Brooklyn Expedition
A collaborative project that brings together the resources of the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Brooklyn Public Library to provide a single educational resource for children.
Crayola Kids
Coloring books, games, e-cards for your e-kid, etc.
First Gov for KIDS
The Federal Government web site for kids, with links to more great sites.
Yahooligans!
Yahoo's site for Kids.
Destination Modern Art
An intro to the Museum of Modern Art for Kids.
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