Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan.

The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.

The best things to do with kids in Manhattan, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Lunch Time Pizza Making Classes

Lunch Time Pizza Making Classes

Tue, Sep 22 · 10:00 AM

West Village • $$

hands-on gluten-free baking

Fishing at the Harlem Meer

Fishing at the Harlem Meer

Fri, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM

Central Park

catch-and-release urban fishing

Free Public Kayaking at Pier 26

Free Public Kayaking at Pier 26

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Tribeca

free hudson river paddling

Free Kayaking Program

Free Kayaking Program

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Tribeca

free public hudson river kayaking

Perennial Gardens Volunteer Morning

Perennial Gardens Volunteer Morning

Sat, Sep 26 · 9:30 AM

Financial District

hands-on urban farming projects

Outdoor Movie Screenings at Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown

Outdoor Movie Screenings at Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown Newcomer

Midtown

open-air cinema with skyline views

The Granite Prospect

The Granite Prospect

Dumbo

Granite steps, skyline views

Fillmore Deli & Backroom

Fillmore Deli & Backroom

Upper East Side • $$

Deli by day, speakeasy by night

Vito Schnabel Gallery

Vito Schnabel Gallery

Chelsea

Contemporary art in unexpected perspectives

Chop Steak New York Food Truck

Chop Steak New York Food Truck

Theater District • $$

Viral chop cheese sensation

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Urban Farm Volunteers

Urban Farm Volunteers

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Randall's Island

hands-on community gardening

Free kayaking at Pier 96

Free kayaking at Pier 96

Sat, Sep 26 · 1:00 PM

Hell's Kitchen

free public kayaking sessions

Loisaida Festival 2026

Loisaida Festival 2026 Star Performer

Fri, Oct 2 · 10:00 AM

East Village

A free, all-day Puerto Rican block party on Avenue C with Grammy-winning jazz, parades, and 20+ artisans

The Yard

The Yard

Governors Island

adventure playground for kids

North Cove Sailing

North Cove Sailing

Battery Park City

Sailing school on the Hudson

Crossbar - Coffee, Food, Soccer

Crossbar - Coffee, Food, Soccer

Upper West Side

Soccer bar meets family cafe

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Frequently asked questions

How are these things to do with kids in Manhattan chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

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