Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Flatbush Library. Stay for and enjoy free activities afterwards!

Come make something with us at Saratoga Library. Designed for ages 6-12. *Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by their grown up.

Join us at McKinley Park Library to play video games on our Nintendo Switch and hang with your friends! For teens in grades 6-12. Snacks will be provided.

Join us to play with LEGO! Ages 6 and up.

Join us for free summer meals Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm. Available to all children 18 years old and under.

At Pacific Branch Library, enjoy open playtime for children 0-5 years and their participating caregivers.

📚 Need a Hand with Reading? ABC Readers is Here for You! 📚 From learning first words to tackling tricky homework, reading is always easier with a team in your corner. ABC Readers offers free reading help for kids of…

(Formally known as Tween Arts and Crafts) Come join us for our advanced arts and crafts for kids and tweens, ages 7-12

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available…

Join us for a fun time listening to an exciting mix of children’s songs and contemporary pop songs performed by Will Leet. Fostering exploration with musical instruments and fun movement activities!

Flatbush Library's Board Game Café is a fun and welcoming program for teens ages 13–18 to relax, socialize, and enjoy a variety of board games. Whether you’re a strategy master, a card game enthusiast, or just looking…

Always wanted to learn how to play? Know how to play but want to learn some new moves? Join this workshop with chess instructor Jose Villar! All skill levels and all ages welcome.

At Macon library, enjoy DUPLO Legos for children. For 5 years and younger and their participating caregivers.

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Bedford Library. Stay for and enjoy free activities afterwards!

Join us for free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Sunset Park Library!

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at Gerritsen Beach Library every weekday! Enjoy a movie while you eat. All movies shown during Free Summer Meals will be rated PG. Call 718-368-1435 to learn the…

Play board games with us at the Red Hook Interim Library. This program is for children ages 5 and up, accompanied by a caregiver.

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Windsor Terrace Library. Designed for ages 5-12.

Grab a bag and go wild crafting! Every Tuesday at Cypress Hills Library, while supplies last.

Create something new and all your own! Get a Grab and Go kit to take home and create! Ages 5 and up. First come, first served! *Kits may contain small parts that are not suitable for young children ages 0-4.*

Come join us for a craft! This program is geared for kids ages 6-12 years in age. Only children ages 6-12 will be admitted. Materials may be limited and are on a first come basis for those of age.

Come make a masterpiece with us at Bedford Library. Designed for ages 5-12.

Haven't made it to the beach this summer? Join us at the Kensington Branch and make a paper sandcastle collage (all the fun of sandcastles with less mess)! This program is for kids ages 6-12 accompanied by a caregiver.…

Watch a movie with us at Cypress Hills Library. Movies shown will be rated G or PG.

Join us for gaming fun at the McKinley Park Library with the Nintendo Switch!

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Ulmer Park Library. Designed for tweens and teens. Games are available daily ask at the customer service desk. Challenge a friend or a parent in friendly competition with…

A weekly after school drop-in program for kids. Play board game classics like Uno, Sorry, and Scrabble, or build with Legos. Due to limited space, small groups of 5 or more, camps, schools, and daycares must contact the…

Stop by and pick up free sanitary and hygiene products. During normal business hours. Monday 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday 1 pm - 8 pm Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm Thursday 10 am - 8 pm Friday 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday…

Join us for free summer meals Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm. Available to all children 18 years old and under.

Kids and teens ages 8-13 are welcome to join an important talk about menstrual and mental health, led by WoMedical. An arts and crafts activity will follow. Snacks will be provided.

Join us to watch a fun family film!

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

In this program, teens ages 13-18 will have the opportunity to engage in visual conversations related to identity, community, and social justice through the art of photography. Participants will learn about documentary…

Peruse a display of themed books with related coloring pages. Read as you color and/or check them out when you’re done.

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Kids grades 1-8 who want extra help with reading can practice their literacy skills with trained volunteers. First come, first served.

Does your child need a sensory-friendly place to relax and unwind after school? Gerritsen Beach Library's playroom transforms into a quiet zone on Tuesday afternoons for sensory-friendly playtime! Lights will be dimmed…

Feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated in our children's area? We’re here to help. Our downstairs auditorium will be open for sensory-friendly time from 3:30–4:30 PM on Tuesday afternoons. During this hour, children can…

Come get a FREE duffle bag filled with sports equipment. Each bag contains a pickleball set, jump rope, frisbee and cones. Stay active and have fun with these great giveaways! One duffle bag per family. While supplies…

Moozika! is music educator Jesse Goldman's award-winning bilingual family music band and educational program based in Brooklyn. Named one of the top three “Absolute Best” kids’ music classes in NYC by New York Magazine,…

Join us at the Dekalb Library for an afternoon of songs and stories! Ages 0-5.

Elementary students from ages 6-12, do homework assignments and read books.

Are you a teen who loves to craft? Come hang out at Highlawn Library! We have materials for crochet, coloring pages, and a different DIY craft each week. This week, we'll be creating our own keychains! Materials and…

Stop by the Greogry Jackson Center, the newest outpost of the Brownsville Library, to hang out with friends and enjoy a crafting activity.

Teens and tweens! Beat that summer boredom and come down to play various table games, make arts and crafts, and hang out with your friends! We'll provide various board, card, and other table games; as well as supplies…

Teen Time: Come to the Kings Bay Library to hang out and watch TV or listen to music while enjoying board games, puzzles, or crafts. This is a Self-Led Program. Grandma Hobbies & Cozy Crafts:…

Come explore your creativity at the Washington Irving Branch during Teen Craft Time! Enjoy a variety of fun, hands-on activities like collaging, lanyard making, resin art, and so much more. Whether you’re looking to…

Take a look at our period pantry located both on the Teen Floor and Adult floor or ask someone at the front desk. Our period pantry is in alliance with ‘Cycle Alliance’ here at Brooklyn Public Library. Our pantry…

Hey, tweens ages 9-13 - come down to the Brooklyn Heights library and spend some time with us! Hang out, listen to music, make friends, and we'll also have different things to do each week (games, crafts, movies, etc.)…

Families can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. This is an in person event. The limit is 10 children and their caregivers. Please note…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills…

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. No registration is required at this time.

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books. At the end of each storytime, we will have a short…

Tell a story through instant photos! Pick up an Instax Mini 12 camera bundle and use creative prompts to capture moments, places, and details from your world. Teens will learn basic photography tips and take home an…

Join us for Jack and Friends Presents: Suzi Shelton! Brooklyn's favorite, Suzi Shelton, will be singing at Park Slope Library. Bring your little one to dance, clap, and sing along with Suzi! Suzi Shelton is an…

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, simple stories, and songs. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Interacting with baby…

Love LEGOs, robotics and teamwork? So do we! Learn to use advanced LEGO robotics sets while exploring STEM concepts and making new friends. Registration Required! Ages 8 to 12

Think big! Then sculpt it small! In celebration of US250 kids will use Model Magic to create miniature monuments inspired by America's people, places, nature, and history. Whether it's a famous landmark, a national…

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Share your musical talent at the Andrew Heiskell Library’s Piano Hour Open Mic! Our baby grand piano, ukuleles, microphone, and braille sheet music…

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

*This event is online only* Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 PM through Google Meet. Any teens ages 13 - 18 are…

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Join the Teen Craft Club! Whether you want to work on your own project, get inspired by our supplies, or just hang out in the Teen Lounge, all are welcome.

This event is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Come play some board games or video games in the Mariners Harbor Library community room! Find a new game to explore or have a friendly competition…

Think you’ve got the smarts? Show off your skills at the library’s Teen Trivia Night! Team up with friends (or make new ones) and put your knowledge to the test on everything from pop culture and movies to history and…

Celebrate the end of the summer by working on a collaborative collage to be hung in the Teen Zone!

This event will take place in-person at Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library. Win bragging rights and battle royale with the best of them at our monthly video game hour. Game sign-ups are first come, first served.

This program will be in person at Allerton Library. Enjoy playtime in our Early Literacy area! Our warm and inviting space allows you and your child to play and socialize with others in the community. For children ages…