Check out MoMA with your mini critics No need to pay during the A Closer Look For Kids family program at MoMA—individual families of up to two adults and up to three kids can participate in a variety of activities on Saturdays and Sundays—and what's better than that? Mini movie buffs will also rejoice: Family Films are also free. For scheduled activities and screenings, be sure to get a ticket, distributed on a first-come first-served basis at the Education and Research Building reception desk starting 10am. Have a family adventure on the High Line From the famed Haunted High Line Halloween to exciting outdoor summer programming for kids, the High Line is really the place to be year-round. Commit to a long loop to check out the sights, plants and cool public art and explore three fun programs for kids in July and August. In those months, visit Lawn Time (ages 0-3), where families can hear readings by different storytellers each week, Wild Wednesday (ages 4+), featuring nature-related crafts and activities, and Arty Hours, where kids explore their creativity through hands-on art projects.
Build creations at the LEGO Flagship Store Bring your budding builders to the LEGO megastore on the first Tuesday of each month for a free workshop. They’ll build cool LEGO creations, like robots and space rockets, that they can take home afterwards. The workshops are geared toward kids aged 6 to 14, and quantities are limited. Can’t make it to the store? Download assembly instructions online. Scale NYC's coolest playgrounds 25 amazing city playgrounds are right at your doorstep—why not check 'em out during spring, summer and fall? You'll have the chance to dig into your new book and they'll tire themselves out ripping down slides and mastering the monkey bars...what's not to love? Click above for our list of favorites. New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Toddler Storytime, Family Read Aloud and Book Buddies! Book Discussion Group are just a few of the weekly and monthly bonuses for visiting NYPL. During Toddler Storytime, little ones from 18mos–3 years can enjoy interactive stories and songs, while librarians read children’s books with children ages 3–8 at Family Read Aloud.
At Book Buddies!, older kids (7–9) can read and discuss awesome children’s books in a fun, informal setting. Whether ambling along snowy paths in the winter or rowing on the lake in the summer heat, nothing beats the welcome sight of grass, trees and water in our bustling metropolis and, as far as we’re concerned, it’s just not possible to tire of Central Park. Tackling the massive expanse, however, is a feat that’s not easily accomplished, which is where guided tours come in. The Central Park Conservancy offers gratis, guided walks through smaller areas of the park, including a Northern Welcome Tour—traipsing from the Conservatory Garden along the Harlem Meer and past the North Woods—and a Heart of the Park Tour, visiting the famous Bethesda Terrace, Samuel F.B. Morse statue and more. Just check the schedule and meeting place, then lace up your walking shoes and grab the kids. They’ll love learning about the landmarks sitting (essentially) in their backyard. Have fun with S.T.E.M. at New York Hall of Science
Visit the former home of the 1964 World’s Fair on Friday afternoons (2pm–5pm) and Sunday mornings (10am–11am) to experience this amazing museum for free. Kids will have so much fun discovering NYSCI’s many interactive exhibits that bring science, math, engineering and technology to life. Watch an eye–popping film in the 3D theater, take in an educational demonstration or explore exhibits about robots, light and outer space. Bryant Park has plenty to offer your family year-round. In warmer weather, take a trip to the Art Cart in front of the NYPL to borrow crayons, colored pencils, stencils and other art supplies so the kids can make their next masterpiece nearby (there are professional-quality supplies available for adults, too)! If you’re more in the mood for a relaxing read, check out the Reading Room (no I.D. or library card required), where there are a wide variety of books available to use for free, plus kid’s furniture and books to keep little ones occupied.
There are also fun free performances like Broadway in Bryant Park and magic shows for kids, and if you can score a spot on the lawn, there are always summer film screenings to look forward to. In wintertime, don’t miss the Winter Village pop-up shops and free skating (ice-skate rentals are available for a fee). Visit the Discovery Room at the Museum of Natural History While general admission to this sprawling museum is by suggested donation ($22 for adults and $12.50 for kids), youngsters ages 5–12 and their families can get a free, behind–the–scenes look at its various scientific exhibits in the Discovery Room, which features displays, artifacts and hands–on activities. Track earthquakes in real time with a seismograph, peer into a tiny world through a microscope, touch real fossils and minerals or explore a two–story replica of the African baobab tree. Grab passes for free 40–minute timed sessions at the entrance. Heads up—the Discovery Room is closed on Fridays during the school year!
(Oh, and if you did want to splurge on museum entry, it's definitely worth seeing the museum's new Titanosaur and corresponding dino exhibit). Meet awesome animals on Wednesdays at the Bronx Zoo Unlike the rest of the week, Wednesday admission at the Zoo is a suggested donation. That being said, these Wednesdays can be a little crazy (ok, a LOT crazy)—but if you’re looking for a free afternoon with the family, it’s worth considering...just get there early and map out what you'd like to visit!) While exploring the Bronx Zoo, New Yorkers may spot such exotic creatures as the fossa (a predatory, tree-climbing mammal) and snow leopards. More common favorites, including gorillas, also reside at the Bronx Zoo. Keep an eye out for the daily penguin and sea lion feedings! If you have a little cash to spare, check out the site’s suggested donation amounts to make a feel-good contribution to the Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts.Are You Ready For An Adventure? 10600 Common Oaks DriveRaleigh, NC 27614Movieline: (919) 453-2746
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