Kids in New York

August 4, 2007 7:38 PM

What resources do you use to find things to do with your kids in New York City?

I already know about TimeOutKids, but was hoping for some more sources. My daughter is four and we already haunt the Met and the Museum of Natural History.

posted by shothotbot to home & garden (6 comments total)

Here in Chicago, I use Go City Kids and there is a New York version. AMC Theaters has a morning summer movie camp on Wednesdays with G-rated films and there are AMC theaters in NYC.
posted by jeanmari at 8:01 PM on August 4, 2007

Also, New York Public Library calendar of events, New York City Event Calendars, NYC Street Fair Calendar, Central Park Calendar.

I compiled this list based upon the information that Chicago provides in a similar context.
posted by jeanmari at 8:09 PM on August 4, 2007

If you don't have a Not For Tourists guide (which you should as it's awesome) check out these three pages entitled "For the Kids" (pdf) Here's the whole guidebook.
posted by daninnj at 8:21 PM on August 4, 2007

UrbanBaby, Discovery programs, NY Magazine online, Family Buzz, New York Kids, my summer treasure: NYC Parks check the "things to do". Enjoy!
posted by carmina at 8:29 PM on August 4, 2007

Also, all major theaters/performance companies offer listings for children. Check out the Lincoln center and the BAM programs --hard to get tix too, but very worthwhile. In the summer there are open-air events in every park and garden.

There is also something called "Family Entertainment Guide", a little booklet issued every 2 months, which you pick up at bookstores/libraries or pediatricians' offices.

Most churches have free concerts midweek where even young children are welcome.

Many bookstores have story reading and other free activities. Bank Street Bookstore is very well known and attended.
posted by carmina at 8:39 PM on August 4, 2007

Just what I was looking for. Thanks folks, see you at the playground meetup...hey wait a minute...
posted by shothotbot at 5:33 AM on August 5, 2007