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 WeekWe always feature great family events on New York Family, and you can also find many more on our calendar of events. In addition, each week we also share ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs. Scroll down to plan your week!Psst.

.. Check Out 41 Earth Day Events and Activities in NYC and NearbyFree Family Events for the Week of 4/23-4/29Paint Party! Let your little Picasso unleash their inner artist with some painting fun! Wednesday, April 23, 3:30 pm.



Ages 4 and older. Sedgwick Library, 1701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

, Morris Heights, Bronx“Terrestrials” Launch Party “Terrestrials” is the family-friendly spinoff of the WNYC podcast Radiolab, and tells stories about life on Earth through a blend of original music, humor, science and imagination. Families are invited to join host Lulu Miller, composer Alan Goffinski and the “Terrestrials” team for a concert featuring the podcast’s original songs in collaboration with Rolie Polie Guacamole, live storytelling, nature-inspired activities in the park and snacks. Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 – 6 pm.

Ages 3 and older. Old Stone House & Washington Park, 336 3rd St., Park Slope, BrooklynEarth Day: Water Filter Children will make their own water filters using simple materials and see how they work to remove dirt.

This activity teaches the importance of clean water and how we can help protect it. Friday, April 25, 4 – 5 pm. Ages 6 – 11.

Hunters Point Library, 47-40 Center Boulevard, Long Island City, QueensArbor Day Sunset Hike Celebrate Arbor Day by learning how to identify different tree species found in the park during a two mile hike. Friday, April 25, 6 – 8 pm. All ages.

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive Center, 2351 Veterans Road West, Staten Island.Earth Day Festival Enjoy a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome the warmer months and seasonal blooms with games, photo ops with the enchanting cherry blossoms, live performances, and more. Saturday, April 26, noon – 3 pm.

All ages. Field 62 – 63 Randall’s Island Park, ManhattanBronx River Slow Roll Join Transportation Alternatives for a family friendly ride along the Bronx River Greenway. This 6-mile ride will start at the Woodlawn Metro North station and conclude at Starlight Park.

The pace will be 7-9 mph – perfect for the kiddos! Saturday, April 26, 9:30 am – 2 pm. All ages. Woodlawn Metro North Station, Corner of Webster Ave.

and 233rd St., Woodlawn, BronxMacy’s Flower Show The annual Macy’s Flower Show transforms the main floor, balcony and windows of Macy’s Herald Square flagship store into a floral paradise featuring the beauty and fragrance of spring with thousands of breathtaking plants, flowers and trees. April 27 – May 11, Sundays, 11 am – 9 pm, Mondays – Thursdays, 10 am – 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 10 pm.

All ages. Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W 34th St., Herald Square, ManhattanGreen-Wood’s Green Adventure For Families Go on a nature walk to help collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge, explore science through interactive performances, and so much more! Sunday, April 27, 10 am – 1 pm.

All ages. Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th St. Sunset Park, BrooklynIdlewild’s Science Book Club Explore the wonderful world of science through reading, lively discussions and creative expression.

This workshop gets children reading, sparks curiosity and inspires young minds to see the world in new and different ways! Mondays, 3:30 – 5 pm through June 2. All ages. Idlewild Park, Springfield Lane and 149th Ave.

, Springfield Gardens, QueensChildren's Crochet Time Kids are invited to get creative when they learn how to crochet! Monday, April 28, 4 pm. Ages 8 – 18. South Beach Library, 41 Father Capodanno Blvd.

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