Things To Do With Kids in New York

Found 380 amazing activities for families

Your Complete Guide to Family Fun in New York

Welcome to your ultimate resource for finding things to do with kids in New York! We've compiled 380 family-friendly attractions and activities throughout the state, making it easy to plan the perfect day trip, weekend getaway, or vacation adventure. Whether you're a local resident or visiting New York for the first time, you'll find something special for every member of your family.

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380 attractions across 2+ cities in New York.

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From theme parks and museums to nature centers and entertainment venues, New York has something for every family. Use our category filters below to explore specific types of activities, or browse by city to find attractions near your location. Each listing includes photos, reviews, admission information, and insider tips to help you make the most of your visit.

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Tidal Force VR
5.00

Tidal Force VR

Amusement center

Virtual Reality Center offering multiplayer proprietary experiences on state of the art equipment....

5.00 (1,007 reviews)

166 5th Ave 2 Floor, New York, NY 10010, United States

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Squarena
5.00

Squarena

Amusement center

Teamwork * Fitness * Recreation * Fun Lighted Floor Tiles with Game Modes...

5.00 (299 reviews)

552 7th Ave Suite 202 (2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018, United States

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Little Laughs Playtime
5.00

Little Laughs Playtime

Indoor playground

The Little Laughs Playtime Indoor Playground is an exciting play space for children up to 8 years old! From climbing to tumbling to a highly interacti...

5.00 (84 reviews)

1139-3 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725, United States

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The Rainbow Play Space East Village
5.00

The Rainbow Play Space East Village

Indoor playground

The Rainbow is the first indoor play space located in the heart of NYC's East Village. The Rainbow is a community space focusing on open play, art, m...

5.00 (56 reviews)

343 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009, United States

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Outdoor Laser Tag, USA
5.00

Outdoor Laser Tag, USA

Laser tag center

LIVE. DIE. REPEAT! We Bring the Fun-Filled Action to You! We brought Outdoor Laser Tag to the Tri-state area in 2004 as a new special event for our c...

5.00 (17 reviews)

12 Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549, United States

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Laughing Floor
5.00

Laughing Floor

Indoor playground

Our indoor playground offers a safe and exciting space for children ages 8 and under to play and explore! We host unforgettable birthday parties and p...

5.00 (14 reviews)

44-01 Northern Blvd Unit B, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States

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Play-On NYC
5.00

Play-On NYC

Event venue

Play-On NYC is the Upper East Side's premier indoor sports and event venue for kids and families. Located on East 92nd Street, we host customizable bi...

5.00 (7 reviews)

307 E 92nd St 2ND FL, New York, NY 10128, United States

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Headway at Play
5.00

Headway at Play

Indoor playground

Headway is opening the sensory gym + recreational center to the public for Chol Hamoed, vacation days, and the summer months. Send your child to a su...

5.00 (7 reviews)

4802 13th Ave 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11219, United States

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Linder Theater
5.00

Linder Theater

Movie theater

The perfect setting for small group meetings, the 135 seat Linder Theater offers complete lighting and sound facilities, and full multimedia customiza...

5.00 (2 reviews)

200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, United States

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Bananas' Axe Cabana - New Rochelle, NY
4.90

Bananas' Axe Cabana - New Rochelle, NY

Recreation center

Step into the tropical paradise of Bananas' Axe Cabana, Westchester's premier immersive and highly themed axe throwing and arcade venue. Established i...

4.90 (629 reviews)

Mall - 2nd Floor, 33 Lecount Pl, New Rochelle, NY 10801, United States

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