Locations Map
Find kid-friendly spots near you.
97 mapped places
Alley Pond Adventure Course
NYC's only public ropes course in Queens featuring zip lines, climbing walls, and team challenges. Free Sunday programs for ages 8+, plus group bookings for schools and camps.
Oakland Gardens
American Museum of Natural History
One of the world's great natural history museums on the Upper West Side, with 40+ halls covering dinosaurs, ocean life, space, gems, and world cultures. Free for NYC/NJ/CT residents (pay what you wish).
Upper West Side
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Academy – Upper West Side
AoPS Academy's first NYC campus offers rigorous after-school and weekend classes in math, science, language arts, and computer science for motivated students in grades 1–12.
Upper West Side
Asphalt Green
Manhattan's only Olympic-sized pool, plus youth sports, swim lessons, and camps for kids from 4 months through teens on the Upper East Side.
Upper East Side
B & J Wonderland Day Care #7
B & J Wonderland Day Care #7 is a bilingual early childhood center in Hamilton Heights, offering care for children aged 1 month to 12 years.
Upper West Side
Bacchus Bistro & Wine Bar
A charming French bistro and wine bar in Boerum Hill, open since 2003, with a warm dining room, wine bar, and seasonal outdoor garden with pergola perfect for private events and celebrations.
Boerum Hill
Ben's Pizzeria
Classic NYC by-the-slice pizza joint on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village — cheap, casual, and perfect for a post-Washington Square Park refuel with kids.
Greenwich Village
Bilingual Nest (113th Street)
Day care center with an emphasis on bilingual education, including Spanish, French, and English instruction.
Upper West Side
Blooming Bébé’s
Nurturing early development through music, movement, and mindfulness classes for babies and toddlers in NYC.
Chelsea
Bronx Zoo
One of the world's largest urban zoos with 265 acres, 11,000+ animals, and year-round indoor and outdoor exhibits perfect for NYC families of all ages.
Bronx Park
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A 52-acre garden in Crown Heights with a dedicated Children's Garden where kids ages 2–13 can dig, plant, and harvest. Children under 12 always get in free.
Crown Heights
Brooklyn Children's Museum
The world's first children's museum (founded 1899), offering hands-on exhibits including sandboxes, live animals, art-making, and a two-story climbing structure for kids up to age 12 in Crown Heights.
Crown Heights
Brooklyn High Low
A whimsical afternoon tea salon in Prospect Heights serving tiered scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches & 20+ teas in an eclectic vintage parlor with garden seating.
Prospect Heights
Central Park
An iconic 843-acre public park with 21 playgrounds, a zoo, carousel, and endless family-friendly activities in the heart of Manhattan.
Upper West Side / Upper East Side
Central Park Zoo
A compact 6.5-acre zoo in the heart of Central Park featuring sea lions, snow leopards, a petting zoo, and the Tisch Children's Zoo — perfect for toddlers and young kids.
Upper East Side
Color Factory NYC
14 immersive, artist-designed rooms filled with color, sweet treats, and complimentary digital photos in SoHo. Best for families with kids ages 4 and up.
SoHo
Coney Island
Brooklyn's legendary beach-and-rides destination — free boardwalk and beach paired with Luna Park's amusement rides, group discounts for 20+, and NYC subway access make it a go-to for school and camp outings.
Coney Island
DSW Union Square
One of NYC's best-stocked DSW locations at Union Square — a practical go-to for kids' shoes from Nike, New Balance, Converse, and UGG at discount prices.
Union Square
Discovery Programs – Baby Social
Free drop-in baby class in Discovery Programs' gym on the Upper West Side, with sensory play, song, storytime, and a built-in parent social.
Manhattan Valley / Upper West Side
Dominique Ansel Bakery
SoHo's legendary bakery — birthplace of the Cronut® — with magical kid-friendly treats like Cookie Shots, Frozen S'mores, and Blossoming Hot Chocolate.
SoHo
Eastside Westside Music Together
Engaging early childhood music classes for families in NYC, fostering musical growth through interactive sessions.
Upper West Side
Eddie's Sweet Shop
NYC's oldest ice cream parlor since 1925, serving handmade sundaes, egg creams, banana splits & malteds from a vintage Forest Hills soda fountain.
Forest Hills
Elliott's Classes (Elliott's Gym)
A kids gym on the Upper West Side offering gymnastics, ninja, dance, and open play for ages 6 weeks–14 years, founded on the child development-based Elliott Method.
Manhattan Valley / Upper West Side
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Free immigration museum in New York Harbor documenting 12 million immigrants' stories, with ferry access from Battery Park and optional Hard Hat Tours of the historic hospital complex.
Battery Park City
Fabco Shoes
Affordable family footwear chain founded in 1953, with 54 NYC locations carrying shoes for toddlers, kids, and adults plus accessories.
Elmhurst
Forest Park
A 543-acre Queens park with oak forest hiking trails, seven playgrounds, a historic carousel, skate park, sports fields, and free admission for all ages.
Forest Hills / Woodhaven / Richmond Hill / Glendale
Goldfish Swim School – UES E. 80th Street
Play-based swim lessons for ages 4 months–12 years in a heated 90°F indoor pool on the Upper East Side, with max 4 students per class.
Upper East Side
Governors Island Farm (GrowNYC Teaching Garden)
A one-acre urban teaching farm on Governors Island where kids can dig, plant, water, and learn about growing food — run by GrowNYC with free weekend programming for families.
Governors Island
Greenstones
A beloved UWS children's boutique stocking curated clothing, shoes, accessories, and small gifts for newborns through tweens — steps from the American Museum of Natural History.
Upper West Side
High Rock Park
A nature-lover's escape in the heart of Staten Island, High Rock Park offers six hiking trails, five ponds, and wildlife-rich wetlands — all free and open to the public.
Staten Island Greenbelt / New Dorp
HudsonWay Immersion School (52nd & 10th)
HudsonWay Immersion School is a private, co-educational institution offering full Mandarin and Spanish immersion programs for children aged 2 through Grade 8.
Upper West Side
Ibiza Kidz
Beloved family-owned NYC children's shop offering expert shoe fittings, kids' clothing, toys, and baby gifts for newborns through teens on First Ave.
East Village
Il Fiorista
A one-of-a-kind restaurant, bar, floral boutique, and event space in NoMad where flowers inspire the menu, cocktails, and décor — perfect for baby showers and special family celebrations.
NoMad
JCC Manhattan
A 14-story community hub on the Upper West Side offering 1,200+ programs per season — from infant classes and parenting groups to swim lessons, day camp (ages 3–5), youth sports, music, cooking, and arts. Open to all.
Upper West Side
Jane's Exchange
NYC's longest-running children's and maternity consignment shop in the East Village since 1993, offering gently used clothing, gear, toys, and books for newborns through age 8.
East Village
Jazz at Lincoln Center – WeBop
Award-winning early-childhood jazz education program for babies and toddlers ages 8 months–5 years, featuring 45-minute parent-child classes with live music, movement, and storytelling.
Columbus Circle
Juliette and Ella’s Play Date
Award-winning music and movement classes for babies and toddlers.
Upper East Side
Kids Foot Locker
A go-to chain for kids' sneakers and athletic gear across NYC, carrying major brands like Nike, adidas, Vans, and Champion for infants through teens at multiple Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Bronx locations.
Midtown
Kids in the Game (KING) – UWS Summer Camp
A dynamic summer camp offering sports, arts, STEM, and more for children aged 3.5–12 on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Upper West Side
Kidville Upper West Side
A one-stop destination for families, offering classes, playspace, salon services, and birthday parties in a nurturing environment.
Upper West Side
La Escuelita
La Escuelita is a nurturing, play-based Spanish-English dual-language preschool located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, serving children ages 2 to 5.
Upper West Side
Levant on Smith
A cozy French-Mediterranean bistro on Smith Street in Carroll Gardens, serving weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and nightly dinner — great for families and private events like baby showers.
Carroll Gardens
Liberty Science Center
Kids excavate dino fossils in 60 tons of sand at this massive interactive science museum just across the Hudson, with sweeping views of the NYC skyline.
Liberty State Park
Little Daydreamers Learning Center 2
A home-based infant and toddler daycare in Marble Hill, Bronx, offering bilingual staff, live webcams, nutritious meals, and extended evening care.
Marble Hill
Little Pulp
Hands-on printmaking and art workshop for kids in Glendale, Queens — kids operate real printing presses, collaborate on large paintings, and build papier-mâché sculptures. No art experience needed.
Glendale
Little Rays of Sunshine
Little Rays of Sunshine is a warm and nurturing bilingual daycare in Harlem, offering care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Upper West Side
Maman
French-inspired bakery-café chain perfect for family breakfasts, weekend brunch, or a baby shower — known for their legendary nutty chocolate chip cookie.
SoHo
Mathnasium of Upper West Side
Personalized after-school math tutoring for kids in grades K–12 at this Upper West Side learning center, with individualized plans and free diagnostic assessments.
Upper West Side
Mini Jake
A go-to Williamsburg baby boutique for testing strollers in person, outfitting a nursery, and getting genuinely helpful advice from knowledgeable staff.
Williamsburg
Moosiki Kids
Interactive 'grownup-and-me' music classes for children aged 2 months to 4 years in NYC.
Upper West Side
Mount Sinai West – Birth & Newborn Care Classes
Live virtual childbirth and newborn care classes at Mount Sinai West, taught by certified educators and open to expectant parents and the public.
Midtown West
Museum at Eldridge Street
A stunning 1887 National Historic Landmark synagogue on the Lower East Side offering docent tours, family programs, and walking tours exploring Jewish immigrant history.
Lower East Side
Museum of Ice Cream
A self-guided, all-ages indoor experience in SoHo featuring unlimited ice cream tastings, 14+ immersive rooms, a giant sprinkle pool, and NYC's longest indoor slide.
SoHo
My Unique Thrift
A large, well-stocked thrift store in Kingsbridge, Bronx with a solid kids section — one of the better spots in NYC for affordable secondhand children's clothing.
Kingsbridge
NYC Elite Gymnastics — Upper West Side
Manhattan's premier recreational and competitive gymnastics program for ages 3 months to 12+ years, featuring parent-infant classes, recreational and competitive programs, birthday parties, and summer camps.
Upper West Side
NYU Langone Health – Parent Education Classes
Childbirth, infant CPR, newborn care, and breastfeeding classes for expecting and new parents, offered live online, as self-paced eClasses, and in-person at NYU Langone campuses.
Kips Bay
Nabila's
Intimate Lebanese restaurant in Cobble Hill serving home-style mezze, kibbeh, and slow-cooked stews in a cozy, family-friendly space.
Cobble Hill
New York Aquarium
NYC's only aquarium and the oldest in the US, featuring sharks, sea lions, penguins, and a hands-on PlayQuarium exhibit for young children — right on the Coney Island boardwalk.
Coney Island
New York Botanical Garden – Dig! Plant! Grow!
Drop-in hands-on gardening program at NYBG's Edible Academy where kids dig, plant, and water in the Ruth Rea Howell Vegetable Garden. No registration needed, runs April–November.
Fordham / Bedford Park
Owl Tree Kids
Brooklyn's go-to curated kids' and maternity consignment shop, with two locations in Carroll Gardens and Park Slope plus an online store.
Carroll Gardens
PS 38 The Pacific
Free DOE 3-K & Pre-K in South Park Slope with play-based learning, dance, music, a dedicated playground, and family-style classroom meals.
South Park Slope
Parachute Brooklyn
Greenpoint's go-to buy-sell-trade shop for secondhand and vintage kids' clothing, sizes 0–12. Bring in outgrown clothes, get cash or store credit.
Greenpoint
Pearl Street Playground
A fenced, nautical-themed playground near the South Street Seaport with a sandbox, water play, and separate toddler and big-kid climbing structures. Free and open daily.
Seaport / Financial District
Penguin City Swim
Top-rated NYC swim school offering infant, toddler, kids, and adult lessons in warm pools with small class sizes and flexible monthly enrollment.
Midtown East
Pier 2 Roller Rink, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Outdoor roller rink with Manhattan skyline views in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Free sessions, skate rentals, group bookings, and birthday parties available seasonally.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Pier 25
Manhattan's only 18-hole mini golf course, a water playground, beach volleyball, skate park, and stunning Hudson River views — all free to enter in Tribeca.
Tribeca
Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
A 25,000 sq ft waterfront playground in Tribeca with a giant sandbox, splash pad, climbing structures, and sweeping Hudson River views — all free to enter.
Tribeca
Pier 6 Playground at Brooklyn Bridge Park
NYC's biggest sandbox, towering slides, water play, and swings — all free and open sunrise to sunset on Brooklyn's waterfront.
Brooklyn Heights
Prenatal Yoga Center
NYC's first yoga center dedicated exclusively to expectant and new parents, offering prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga, Mommy & Me, childbirth education, and support groups on the Upper West Side.
Upper West Side
Prospect Park Zoo
A compact WCS-operated zoo in Brooklyn with nearly 400 animals across 100+ species. Perfect for toddlers and young kids. Tickets from $7.95; open daily.
Prospect Park / Flatbush
Queens Botanical Garden
Hands-on gardening classes and summer camp for kids ages 2–14 in Flushing, Queens. Primarily outdoor programs with seasonal workshops, toddler classes, and multi-week summer day camp.
Flushing
Queens Zoo
An 18-acre cageless zoo inside Flushing Meadows–Corona Park featuring animals from the Americas, a historic geodesic dome aviary, sea lions, and the largest petting area in the tri-state area.
Corona
Randall's Island Urban Farm
A one-acre working urban farm and outdoor classroom on Randall's Island where kids can plant, harvest, weed, and compost. Free public weekends April–September; K–12 school field trips by appointment.
Randall's Island
Riverdale Learn n Play
Art-based licensed daycare and early childhood center in Riverdale serving children ages 1+ with full and part-time care, fresh on-site meals, and creative play curriculum.
Riverdale
Rocket Club Math – Upper West Side
Personalized math enrichment program for Pre-K through 7th grade on the Upper West Side, featuring small-group instruction, gamified learning, and weekly progress reports.
Upper West Side
Runnin' Wild Kids
Carroll Gardens' beloved neighborhood children's shoe and toy store, offering professional sit-and-fit measuring for infants through tweens, plus toys, sports gear, and more.
Carroll Gardens
Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) – Brooklyn
Elite after-school math enrichment program for K–12 students in Sheepshead Bay, offering rigorous, curriculum-driven classes based on Soviet-era math school traditions.
Sheepshead Bay
Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) – Upper West Side
After-school math enrichment program for K–12 students rooted in Soviet-era pedagogy, emphasizing deep conceptual understanding, early algebra, and problem-solving over memorization.
Upper West Side
Sisters
A stylish New American restaurant and bar in Clinton Hill with a gorgeous interior and a private back room perfect for baby showers and family brunches.
Clinton Hill
Sloomoo Institute
An immersive 8,000-sq-ft slime museum in SoHo where kids squish, stretch, and create their way through colorful slimescapes — and leave with a custom slime they designed themselves.
SoHo
Sunday in Brooklyn
Internationally recognized all-day New American restaurant in Williamsburg with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces, famous malted pancakes, and private event options perfect for baby showers and family brunches.
Williamsburg
SwimJim
Well-established NYC swim school with multiple Manhattan locations offering infant, toddler, and children's swim lessons in warm, indoor pools with USSSA-certified instructors.
Upper East Side
Takumen
Kid-friendly ramen shop in Long Island City with half-portion bowls, a gachapon toy machine, and Japanese craft soft serve — a genuinely fun family lunch spot in Queens.
Hunters Point, Long Island City
Tenement Museum
A guided-tour-only museum inside real historic tenement apartments on the Lower East Side. Best for kids 8+; the hands-on Confinos tour welcomes ages 5+.
Lower East Side
The Great Hill
A peaceful hilltop meadow in Central Park with picnic tables, a quarter-mile oval track, and sweeping views — a beloved free spot for family picnics and lawn play.
Upper West Side
The Yard at Governors Island
NYC's only adventure playground where kids ages 5–19 build, climb, zip-line, and create freely with loose materials under trained playworkers. Free admission, open weekends on Governors Island.
Governors Island
Tip Top Kids
A beloved Upper West Side institution since 1940, Tip Top runs a dedicated kids' shoe storefront on W 72nd St — staffed by knowledgeable fitters who measure feet the old-fashioned way.
Upper West Side
Tunes 4 Tots NYC
Interactive music classes for children aged 4 and under, fostering musical growth through song, movement, and play.
Upper East Side
Urban Dunes
NYC's only indoor sandbox experience — three themed sandboxes in a Carnegie Hill townhouse where kids ages 0–9 can dig, build, and explore year-round.
Carnegie Hill
Vanderbilt YMCA
A full-service YMCA in Midtown East offering swim lessons, enrichment classes, and early childhood programs for kids from 6 months through teens.
Midtown East
Vesuvio Playground
A beloved 0.64-acre South Village park with a free seasonal outdoor pool, spray shower, climbing structures, sandboxes, basketball, handball, and bocce courts for all ages.
Greenwich Village
Vivvi
Vivvi Midtown West is a modern early childhood education center offering full-day, year-round programs for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Upper West Side
Washington Square Park
A 9.75-acre Greenwich Village icon with three playground zones, free summer programming, and the famous central fountain — totally free, no registration needed.
Greenwich Village
Wave Hill
A 28-acre public garden and cultural center in Riverdale with Hudson River views, curated gardens, art galleries, and weekend family art projects for all ages.
Riverdale
Weill Cornell Expectant Parent Education and Wellness Program
Virtual childbirth prep and newborn care classes taught by certified nurse-educators through Weill Cornell Medicine's OB/GYN department.
Upper East Side
West Side YMCA
A landmark Upper West Side hub for families offering infant swim, youth dance and arts classes, free 3K/UPK, after school programs, and financial assistance for nearly everything.
Upper West Side
Whoopsie Daisy
A cozy Crown Heights wine bar with a heated back patio, natural wine list, and private event packages perfect for baby showers and birthday parties.
Crown Heights