American Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs, nature, planetarium and science exhibits
View details →Play, learn, explore and move
Kids Activities & Entertainment in New York
Find indoor play parks, active games, interactive attractions, hands-on science, creative experiences and places where children can play and learn.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Hands-on culture, science and creative play for younger children
View details →Children's Museum of Manhattan
Interactive early-learning and family exhibits
View details →New York Hall of Science
Hands-on science discovery and maker activities
View details →Bronx Children's Museum
Creative interactive exhibitions for younger children
View details →Staten Island Children's Museum
Creative learning and play exhibitions
View details →National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
Interactive mathematical discovery
View details →RiseNY
New York cultural galleries and immersive ride experience
View details →Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
Hands-on science and technology experiences
View details →Erie Canal Museum
Canal and transportation history
View details →Everson Museum of Art
Art and family-friendly exhibitions or programs
View details →WonderWorks Destiny
Interactive science-based amusement experiences
View details →Apex Entertainment Syracuse
Indoor games and family entertainment
View details →5 Wits Syracuse
Immersive interactive adventure games
View details →Billy Beez Destiny USA
Large indoor active-play playground
View details →Destiny USA entertainment and family events
Indoor attractions, entertainment and recurring family events
View details →Explore & More Children's Museum
Hands-on learning and imaginative play
View details →Aquarium of Niagara
Aquatic wildlife exhibits and education
View details →Walden Galleria family entertainment
Entertainment venues and mall-hosted family activities
View details →The Strong National Museum of Play
Large interactive museum devoted to play and games
View details →Rochester Museum & Science Center
Science exhibits and hands-on learning
View details →Eastview Mall family events
Regional mall with events and seasonal programs
View details →New York State Museum
New York nature, history and museum carousel; general admission free per official source
View details →miSci Museum of Innovation and Science
Science exploration and education
View details →Via Aquarium
Aquatic exhibits and indoor family experience
View details →Apex Entertainment Albany
Indoor games and social family activities
View details →5 Wits Albany
Immersive team adventure experience
View details →Palisades Climb Adventure
Indoor ropes and climbing course; age or height restrictions apply
View details →Palisades Center Ice Rink
Ice skating and programs; check public session schedule
View details →Billy Beez Palisades Center
Indoor active playground
View details →K1 Speed Palisades Center
Indoor karting; age and height eligibility must be checked
View details →ClimbZone Palisades
Themed indoor climbing walls and play
View details →Palisades Center family events
Mall-hosted experiences and recurring family programs
View details →Long Island Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits, theater and discovery
View details →Cradle of Aviation Museum
Aviation, space and interactive exhibits
View details →Long Island Aquarium
Aquatic animals and interactive exhibits
View details →Buffalo Museum of Science
Science and natural history exhibitions
View details →Strasenburgh Planetarium
Astronomy shows and space education
View details →Children's Museum at Saratoga
Hands-on children's learning and play
View details →The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World art collections and family education programs
View details →Explore by interest
Browse all activities →Find the right activity for your child
Indoor Activities for Kids in New York
Discover indoor play centers, science museums, interactive adventures and family entertainment that children can enjoy in New York when it is cold, hot or rainy.
View details →Children's Museums and Science Centers in New York
Explore children’s museums, science centers, history experiences and planetariums across New York State, with ideas for choosing educational family outings.
View details →Outdoor Adventures and Parks for Kids in New York
Find New York parks, zoos, beaches, nature centers, gardens and outdoor attractions where children can explore, play and discover the natural world.
View details →Kids Entertainment Centers and Play Parks in New York
Compare New York indoor entertainment centers, climbing attractions, interactive adventures, arcade-style experiences and play parks for kids.
View details →Entertainment inside shopping centers
Play and explore at New York malls
Indoor activities, attractions and kids events
More than shopping
Find kids entertainment at Destiny USA, Palisades Center and major New York malls: play parks, climbing, interactive attractions and special events.
Find mall attractions
Kids events calendar
Find more kids events →Upcoming events and shows for children
Oct 29, 2026
Mall-o-ween at Destiny USA
Costumes, characters and a festive afternoon at the mall, with family activities in the Canyon on Level 1.
View details →Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at Buffalo Zoo
An after-dark zoo walk through glowing giant jack-o’-lantern scenes and seasonal surprises.
View details →Oct 31, 2026
Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History
Dress up beneath the Blue Whale for a museum-wide day of music, creative activities and Halloween surprises.
View details →Plan a birthday party for kids
Choose an unforgettable birthday venue
Birthday party ideas for children
Make their celebration memorable
Compare birthday party places by location and activity: indoor playgrounds, science museums, active games and immersive adventures.
Find birthday party places
Help children play and grow
Explore child development articles →Learning and development ideas
Your Child Is Not Giving You a Hard Time
Look beneath challenging behavior to notice the unmet need, growing skill or overwhelming situation.
View details →Why Telling a Child to Calm Down Usually Fails
Help children recover from emotional overload through connection, co-regulation and a calmer environment.
View details →Developmental Milestones Without the Comparison Trap
Understand milestones as conversation starters and learn when to ask for professional guidance.
View details →