Visiting New York City as a family? Before you go, check out the Palm Beach Mom Collective Ultimate Guide to NYC!
Things to Do with Kids in New York
Parks
Bryant Park in midtown has French-inspired carousel, Le Carrousel, as well as ping pong in the summer, and from November through March 2, the Winter Village, including Cozy Igloos, bumper cars on ice, and skating.
Central Park is iconic and offers many playgrounds, Central Park Zoo, and dining and boating. For the first time since 2019, visitors can sail remote controlled model boats on the Conservatory Water during the summer.
Madison Square Park is a smaller public park with lawns and a playground; located near the Museum of Math.
Museums
American Museum of Natural History exhibits awe inspiring exhibitions like towering dinosaur fossils, majestic elephants, and blue whale. Explore the halls of gemstones, mammals, and world peoples. After visiting, walk across the street to Central Park!
Color Factory was voted the #1 immersive art experience in the country by USA Today. It includes interactive exhibits, like a giant ball pit, as well as colorful treats.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 5,000 years of stunning art from around the world. Children’s tickets to the Met are free with adult admission.
National Museum of Math, or MoMath, is a hands-on museum that explores mathematical patterns through interactive exhibits kids can’t resist, like the square-wheeled tricycle!
Children’s Museums
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Staten Island Children’s Museum
Experiences
The American Girl Store in New York City is a flagship location that offers an immersive experience for children of all ages and their parents! Located near Times Square, the store features a variety of themed areas where visitors can shop for dolls from all of the generations of American Girl Dolls, outfits, and accessories! Make sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site café where your doll is welcomed to be a guest with your family. It really brings back memories for moms who had the original dolls back when we were little!
Sloomoo Institute is an experiential, sensory celebration that helps the child in all of us experience the joy of play! Each ticket includes making a custom, DIY slime.
Tea at the Plaza – Eloise fans can enjoy a special themed tea-time at The Palm Court!
Zoo
Bronx Zoo is the largest zoo in the country and offers an incredible array of animals to see. If you plan ahead to visit on Wednesday, tickets are free when you reserve them on Monday at 5pm of the same week.
Best Places to Eat in New York with Kids
Bagels
Bakery
Cheesecake
Chinese
Deli
Italian
Lunch and Dessert
