{"id":12436,"date":"2023-05-24T17:38:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T17:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=12436"},"modified":"2026-09-17T01:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T01:55:17","slug":"exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Exciting Things to do in New York City that are Absolutely FREE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-attachment-id=\"12895\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/pin-free-things-nyc\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?fit=1200%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"PIN-free-things-NYC\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?resize=1200%2C1800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exciting Things to do in New York City that are Absolutely FREE\" class=\"wp-image-12895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PIN-free-things-NYC.png?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">New York City is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world, but it can also be expensive. However, there are plenty of things to do in the Big Apple that won&#8217;t cost you a dime. From outdoor activities to cultural experiences, here are some of the best free things to do in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Central Park <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1029\" data-attachment-id=\"12897\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-central-park-03-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?fit=1440%2C1029&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1029\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NYC-Central-Park-03-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?fit=598%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?resize=1440%2C1029&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?resize=598%2C427&amp;ssl=1 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Central-Park-03-3.jpg?resize=140%2C100&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Central Park is a massive green oasis in the middle of Manhattan. It&#8217;s free to enter and explore, and there are plenty of things to see and do, from jogging and cycling to picnicking and people-watching. You can also visit some of the park&#8217;s famous attractions, such as the Central Park Zoo and the Conservatory Garden, for free during certain hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Central Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"964\" data-attachment-id=\"12939\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-grand-central-station-08-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?fit=1440%2C964&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,964\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?fit=638%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C964&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?resize=638%2C427&amp;ssl=1 638w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Grand-Central-Station-08-2.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"12914\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/image-1-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"image-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Grand Central Station, located in&nbsp;Midtown Manhattan, is a world-famous landmark and transportation hub that opened to the public on February 2, 1913. It serves the northern parts of the&nbsp;New York&nbsp;metropolitan area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The beautiful station is not just a train station, but also the heart of a remarkable urban campus, a sprawling complex of shops, office towers, hotels, and restaurants. There are 35 dining options available at the station, including fine dining, classic cocktail bars, and grab-and-go fast-casual restaurants. Some of these restaurants include&nbsp;Sparks Steak House,&nbsp;Benjamin Steakhouse Prime, Wokuni, Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill, The&nbsp;Capital Grille, The Campbell Bar,&nbsp;Cipriani Dolci, and&nbsp;Grand Central Oyster Bar (seen in the current opening of Saturday Night Live).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcentralterminal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Grand Central Station Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MoMa *free for certain ages, military, and NYC residents only<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1737\" data-attachment-id=\"12910\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/tommao-wang-aou4yakmvhk-unsplash\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1737&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1737\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=629%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1737&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=629%2C427&amp;ssl=1 629w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C521&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1042&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tommao-wang-AOu4YakMVhk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1390&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discounted &amp; Free Admission to MoMA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Children 16 and under are always free at MoMA<\/strong> &#8211; Booking your timed entry tickets in advance is highly recommended. For the best availability, book tickets in advance online. Free admission does not apply to children in groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Active Military and their families are FREE<\/strong> &#8211; MoMA offers one free admission to active members of the US military with valid ID as well as free admission for military families with dependent cards. Tickets are available at the Ticketing Desk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>NIQLO NYC Nights &#8211; FREE for NYC Residents ONLY<\/strong> -These tickets for UNIQLO NYC Nights are FREE for New York City residents ONLY. They must be reserved in advance, are available for up to two adults, are subject to availability, and proof of residency may be required. These tickets are released one week before each event. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Read More<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moma.org\/visit\/discounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> HERE<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the 9\/11 Memorial &amp; FREE Museum Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"12896\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-911-memorial-03-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"NYC-911-Memorial-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?resize=960%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exciting Things to do in New York City that are Absolutely FREE\" class=\"wp-image-12896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-911-Memorial-03.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The 9\/11 Memorial is a powerful tribute to the victims of the September 11th attacks. Admission is free, and you can also visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.911memorial.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the adjacent museum<\/a><\/strong> for free during certain hours. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.911memorial.org\/visit\/tickets\/museum-admission-discounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Free Admission Mondays<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Free Admission Monday tickets will be available on the website each Monday beginning at 7 a.m. ET and are first come, first serve. You can use these tickets and visit the Memorial and Museum on Mondays between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. <strong>Children 6 years and younger are also FREE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shakespeare in the Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1001\" data-attachment-id=\"12949\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/image-3-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?fit=1630%2C1001&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1630,1001\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"image-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?fit=640%2C393&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?resize=1630%2C1001&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?w=1630&amp;ssl=1 1630w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?resize=640%2C393&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-3.png?resize=1536%2C943&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The event is held at Central Park\u2019s open-air<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/locations\/delacorte-theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> Delacorte Theater<\/a><\/strong>. The shows are always free (you may have to wait in line or enter a lottery to win tickets) and feature performances of some of Shakespeare\u2019s famous plays. Sometimes, famous actors participate in the plays at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/publictheater.org\/productions\/season\/2021\/sitp\/merry-wives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shakespeare in the Park <\/a><\/strong>as well. Some who have joined the cast in the past include Natalie Portman, Meryl Streep, Liev Schreiber, and John Lithgow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"12950\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/170105_mw_brooklynbrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1.png?fit=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720&amp;#215;480-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1.png?resize=720%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/170105_MW_BrooklynBrewery_1049-copy-2-720x480-1.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Take a free tour of many of the city&#8217;s museums and landmarks, including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/freetoursbyfoot.com\/new-york-brewery-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Brooklyn Brewery<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/New-York-City-attractions\/Federal-Reserve-Bank-of-New-York\/d687-a20927\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Federal Reserve Bank of New York<\/a><\/strong> (also its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkfed.org\/aboutthefed\/museum-and-learning-center-visits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Museum and Learning Center offers free group tours<\/a><\/strong>). Check their websites for schedules and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York Public Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" data-attachment-id=\"12904\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1277&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1277\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"public-library-g61b30a90c_1920\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?resize=1920%2C1277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/public-library-g61b30a90c_1920.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"12906\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-york-public-state-library-g437d8672d_1920.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1277\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"12909\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?fit=1277%2C1920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1277,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"stairs-g5be546122_1920-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?fit=284%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?resize=1277%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?w=1277&amp;ssl=1 1277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?resize=284%2C427&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1155&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/stairs-g5be546122_1920-1.jpg?resize=1022%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the largest and most renowned public library systems in the United States, located in New York City. Its iconic main branch, known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is situated on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. This magnificent Beaux-Arts building, with its grand marble facade and majestic lion statues guarding the entrance, has become an architectural symbol of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the library, visitors can explore a vast collection of over 53 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and more. The library also offers a variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and public events. It hosts lectures, discussions, author readings, and workshops, fostering intellectual and cultural enrichment for people of all ages and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tour the New York Public Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12948\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/image-2-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?fit=1092%2C728&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1092,728\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"image-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?resize=842%2C562&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12948\" width=\"842\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?w=1092&amp;ssl=1 1092w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-2.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/littleisland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Little Island <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; Little Island is a new public park, located in Hudson River Park, where all New Yorkers and visitors can experience nature and art in a unique urban oasis on the Hudson River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alexander Hamilton&#8217;s Harlem Estate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"12963\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/screenshot-32-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-32-copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-32-copy.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/hagr\/visiting-the-grange.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Alexander Hamilton&#8217;s Harlem Estate<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; A great activity for history buffs, those interested in American history, and fans of the Broadway Musical. Only open Fridays through Sundays. All tour tickets are free and they are given first come, first served. Tickets may book up before your chosen tour time, so please be sure to arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FREE For KIDS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kids Free at Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"12940\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/screenshot-29-copy-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-29-copy-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-29-copy-2.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/a><\/strong> ***ONLY kids under 12 years of age are FREE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Days and Hours at Brooklyn Children&#8217;s Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Children 1 and under are always free at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynkids.org\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Brooklyn Children&#8217;s Museum<\/a><\/strong>. The museum also offers Amazon Free Hours <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynkids.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">on Thursday<\/a><\/strong> afternoons from 2 pm\u20135 pm.&nbsp; Reservations should be booked in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Kids to a Playground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-attachment-id=\"12957\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/aedrian-ezcffluei28-unsplash-1-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1707%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1707,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1707%2C2560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aedrian-EZcffLueI28-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When my kiddos were little, I was so excited to see a playground when we were on vacation. They never seemed to run out of energy! New York City has<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/facilities\/playgrounds?boro=bronx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> MANY playgrounds <\/a><\/strong>that little ones will enjoy. This includes the Ancient Playground next to the Metropolitan Museum of Art &#8211; with climbing areas inspired by Egyptian art at the Met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queen&#8217;s County Farm <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"12959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7782334-copy-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queensfarm.org\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queen&#8217;s County Farm Museum<\/a><\/strong>, you can see steers, hens, alpacas, sheep, goats, and pigs. They also offer hay rides and have a seasonal farmstand where you can purchase eggs and produce (usually open in the spring).<\/p>   <span style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium); color: initial;\">General Admission to the farm is free to the public, except for\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.queensfarm.org\/calendar\/\"><strong>special ticketed admission days<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium); color: initial;\">\u00a0and group visits. They are open daily, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/span>   <p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Queens County Farm Museum \/\/ 73-50 Little Neck Parkway &#8211; Floral Park, New York 11004-1129 \/\/  718.347.3276<\/em><\/p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:180px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch a Movie in Bryant Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-attachment-id=\"12918\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/park-ge3e7c5fa3_1920.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bryantpark.org\/activities\/movie-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch a movie in Bryant Park<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Bring a blanket and a friend to see the 10 screenings on summer Mondays nights at Bryant Park. The lawn opens at 5 p.m. for anyone who brought a picnic and the movie begins at 8 p.m. Food and beverage offered by Hester Street Fair will be available for purchase on the Fountain Terrace starting at 4 p.m. Beer, wine, and snacks can be bought on the back lawn from Stout NYC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harry Potter Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"12944\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/caption-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"caption\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?fit=427%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?resize=427%2C427&amp;ssl=1 427w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caption.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrypotterstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Potter Store<\/a><\/strong> in NYC is a haven for fans of the wizarding world, located in the heart of New York City. As you step through the store&#8217;s grand entrance, you are instantly transported into the enchanting realm of Harry Potter. With stunning displays, interactive exhibits, and captivating decor, it is a must-do for Harry Potter fans. You can pose at Platform 9\u00be or step into Hagrid&#8217;s giant boots, these experiences add an extra touch of magic to the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the merchandise, the store also houses a cozy caf\u00e9 where you can sip on Butterbeer and indulge in wizarding-themed treats. It&#8217;s the perfect spot to relax and soak in the enchanting atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drama Book Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"12915\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/drama-book-shop-04-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?fit=1280%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Drama-Book-Shop-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?resize=1280%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-04.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" data-attachment-id=\"12916\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/drama-book-shop-05-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Drama-Book-Shop-05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?resize=960%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Drama-Book-Shop-05.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dramabookshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drama Book Store<\/a><\/strong> is a very cool bookshop with Broadway Play Memorabilia. This store is partially owned by Lin Manuel Miranda and he wrote &#8220;In the Heights&#8221; here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TV Show Tapings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"12945\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-nyc-studios\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?fit=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"NYC-NYC-Studios\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?resize=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-NYC-Studios.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.com\/nyc-guides\/tv_tapings_in_new_york.20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV Show Tapings<\/a> \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;There are tons of great shows that are taped in New York. Tickets to these tapings are free and you can request tickets to attend a taping. There are some shows that have standby&nbsp;tickets to fill extra seats. so even if you miss tickets you can give that a shot! You can also check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1iota.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1iota.com<\/a><\/strong> for tickets (scroll down to NYC Daytime Shows and NYC Late Night Shows).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bronx Zoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-bronx-zoo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"NYC-Bronx-Zoo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?resize=829%2C553&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12903\" width=\"829\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-Bronx-Zoo.png?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bronxzoo.com\/shop\/ticket-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronx Zoo<\/a><\/strong> (scroll down the page to Wednesday&#8217;s section) &#8211; Limited Admission is <em><strong>free all day on Wednesdays at the Bronx Zoo.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>ADVANCE-TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.&nbsp;The Wednesday Ticket Store opens on Mondays at 5:00 pm for that<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bronxzoo.com\/wednesday-tickets\">Wednesday\u2019s reservations<\/a><\/strong>. You can&#8217;t visit the zoo without a reserved ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brooklyn Bridge Park <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"13024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/screenshot-34-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-34-copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-34-copy.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynbridgepark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 This park is open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. and entry is free. Within&nbsp;Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6 is a favorite spot for kids. There is a splash pad, slides, and rope swings. See an interactive map <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynbridgepark.org\/map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong> (just click on Pier 6 or any spot to see activities and photos). This park offers hundreds of free activities and events here, for kids and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Kayaking at Downtown Boathouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"12937\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"pexels-roland-chanson-2851068\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-roland-chanson-2851068-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownboathouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Kayaking at the Downtown Boathouse<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The&nbsp;Downtown Boathouse offers the world&#8217;s largest FREE Kayaking program. They give free 20-minute kayaking tours on the Hudson on the weekends. Just come by the Boathouse on weekends &amp; holidays from the end of May to the first of October 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m. The last boat goes out at 4:30 p.m. and no reservations are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" data-attachment-id=\"12623\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-brooklyn-bridge-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?fit=1707%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1707,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?resize=1707%2C2560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exciting Things to do in New York City that are Absolutely FREE\" class=\"wp-image-12623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/NYC-Brooklyn-Bridge-04-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic landmark that connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. Walking across the bridge is free, and you&#8217;ll get amazing views of the city skyline and the East River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1282\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"12899\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/nyc-the-high-line\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?fit=1282%2C1920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1282,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"NYC-The-High-Line\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?resize=1282%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?w=1282&amp;ssl=1 1282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?resize=768%2C1150&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NYC-The-High-Line.jpg?resize=1026%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-a105bacf-aa31-4e35-b32d-c6254fa10163\">Tour the High Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The High Line<\/a> <\/strong>was a former railway that has been repurposed. It is about 1.45 miles long. It runs from&nbsp;The Meatpacking District&nbsp;all the way to&nbsp;Hudson Yards&nbsp;in Midtown. This area features art installations, and beautiful gardens full of perennials and wildflowers, and offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/events\/high-line-tour-from-freight-to-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free public tours<\/a><\/strong>. While here you can also see\/visit Chelsea Market, The Vessel, Gansevoort Market- plus many restaurants, bars, and coffee shops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coney Island Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12898\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/image-61\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?fit=1920%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?resize=838%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12898\" width=\"838\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/parks\/coney-island-beach-and-boardwalk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coney Island Beach<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; A beach? In New York? YES!  Coney Island Beach&nbsp;is a popular summer destination located in&nbsp;Brooklyn,&nbsp;New York. The beach stretches nearly 3 miles along the&nbsp;Atlantic Ocean, offering visitors a beautiful and family-friendly sandy beach. Established in 1824, Coney Island has a rich history as a seaside resort and is home to the iconic boardwalk.&nbsp;The beach is closed for the winter but opens for swimming on Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend a FREE Concert or Performance <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-attachment-id=\"12951\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-jonathan-borba-3563172-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are plenty of free concerts and performances throughout the city, especially during the summer. Check out the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> NYC Parks website<\/a><\/strong> for schedules and locations. Here&#8217;s the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secretnyc.co\/free-concerts-nyc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">2023 list <\/a><\/strong>of free concerts and events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a Farmers&#8217; Market <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"12942\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/24\/exciting-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-that-are-absolutely-free\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-volker-meyer-6102865-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are dozens of<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grownyc.org\/greenmarket\/ourmarkets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> farmer&#8217;s markets <\/a><\/strong>throughout the city, and many offer free samples and cooking demos. 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At The High Line (mentioned above), <em>free&nbsp;<\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/events\/high-line-tour-from-freight-to-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">docent-led public tours<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from May to October, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from November to April. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neweuropetours.eu\/new-york-walking-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandemans New Europe <\/a><\/strong>also offers free tours of downtown Manhattan that last about 2 1\/2 hours. 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