Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to do this Week

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to do this Week

When those lists come out of the most expensive cities to live in , New York City is always on the list , which can all feel a bit crazy. Rent is how much? That sandwich is $20?! With the cost of living increasing, many parents must be more frugal than ever.

But, hey, we aren’t bashing our city; we love it, and what we love most about it is that while expensive, it is one of the best cities that embraces community and offers so many free things for kids and families.

We always feature events on NYF, and you can find many on our calendar of events, but starting today and every week, we will make even more of an effort to share ten things you can do for FREE for the week (2/28-3/05)  ahead throughout the five boroughs.

Check out our first 10!

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1. Ice Skating at Bryant Park Grab your skates and hit the ice at New York City’s largest free-admission ice skating rink before it closes for the season on March 3rd. Don’t have your own pair? Skate rentals start at $20.32. Open daily 8 am – 10 pm through March 3. Bryant Park, 42nd Street and 6th Ave., Midtown, Manhattan. All ages.

2. The Staten Island Zoo offers free admission every Wednesday after 2 pm, so head over and get to know a variety of species from all over the world without leaving the borough. Wednesdays, after 2pm. Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, West New Brighton, Staten Island. All ages.

3. Théâtre de la Dame de Coeur’s Acupunk This poetic parade follows giant puppets, Eria and Terrenis, as they explore the theme of earth’s healing with a performance that incorporates rhythmic music, projections, multimedia, and LED lighting. Thursday, February 29-Saturday, March 2, 7:15 – 9 pm. All ages. Lincoln Center, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side, Manhattan.

4. Astronomy: Leap Day Stargazing Explore the sky while learning the history of how our modern day calendar came to be. Thursday, February 29, 6 – 7pm, Freshkills Park Event Entrance, 350 Wild Ave., Bull’s Head, Staten Island. All ages.

5. Cartooning for Kids Kids will learn how to identify and draw basic shapes to build up their cartooning skills. Friday, March 1, 4- 5 pm. Poe Park Visitor Center in Poe Park, 2640 Grand Concourse, Belmont, Bronx. All ages.
6. National Girls & Women in Sports Day: She’s on Point Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Month with sports clinics in soccer, basketball, volleyball, group games, arts and crafts and much more! Saturday, March 2, 12 – 3 pm,  Kwame Ture Recreation Center, 1527 Jesup Avenue, Highbridge, Bronx. All ages.

7. Brooklyn Family Camp Fair & Activity Expo Kids are invited to play and participate in fun activities like games, arts & crafts, face painting, balloon animals, music & much more while parents can meet many Camp exhibitors, such as Day, Sleep-away and Specialty camps all in one place! Saturday, March 2, 12 – 3pm, Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Ages 4-13.

8. Hands-on History: Miss Cornelia’s Flower Guild Learn about the last King Family member to live at King Manor, Cornelia King, and make paper flowers and pick up some free garden seeds ready for March planting. Saturday, March 2, 1 – 4 pm. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Queens. All ages.

9. Jack & The Beanstalk Follow Jack on a quest to rescue a magic harp! Help Jack and other characters out along the way with theater games, improvisation, singing and more! Saturday, March 2, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Brooklyn Heights Library, 286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Ages 3-6. Advanced registration recommended.

10. St. Pat’s for All Get a head start on your St. Patrick’s Day celebration at this parade honoring the immigrant history and heritage of the Irish and Celtic communities featuring community groups, unions, businesses, activists, schools, clubs, artists, musicians and dancers who will turn the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside GREEN. Sunday, March 3, 12 pm, parade begins at 43rd Street & Skillman Ave., Sunnyside, Queens. All ages.

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