Kids' activities in East Harlem
3 activities in East Harlem · 45 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
El Museo del Barrio Families
museum · East Harlem
AgesCoquí Club recommended ages 3–5 with caregivers
ScheduleCoquí Club and En Familia series on select dates (see calendar)
PriceCoquí Club free (RSVP required)
Museum of the City of New York Family Programs
museum · East Harlem
AgesKids Art Studio ages 3 and up; Tiny Tours ages 3–5; NYC Discovery Lab ages 5–12
ScheduleKids Art Studio Wednesdays 2–4:30 pm and Saturdays 11 am–2 pm during school year; Tiny Tours and Discovery Lab on calendar
PriceKids Art Studio included with admission; free for children and neighbors in zip codes 10029, 10035, and 10037; Discovery Lab drop-in free activities
SCAN-Harbor After-School
general · East Harlem
AgesYouth programs commonly ages 5–18 at Beacon and Cornerstone sites
ScheduleSchool-year after-school programs
PriceFree DYCD COMPASS/Beacon-style after-school at partner sites (scan-harbor.org — city-funded)
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
general · Harlem · ~1 mi
Ages5–18
ScheduleAfter-school / youth programs for ages 5–18 (school-year schedule)
PriceFree after-school / club programs
Graham Windham After-School & Beacon
general · Harlem · ~1 mi
PriceFree Beacon/after-school programming at partner sites (graham-windham.org)
Studio Museum in Harlem Studio Sundays
museum · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesPrograms designed for visitors of all ages including children and families
ScheduleWeekly Sundays: gallery talks, family tours, drop-in art making, storytime
PricePay-what-you-can suggested adult $16; children 16 and under free; Studio Sundays free admission every Sunday
Young Engineers Upper Manhattan
academic/STEM · Harlem · ~1 mi
Ages3–12
ScheduleAfter-school Young Engineers class sessions by location schedule
PriceCamp ~$695/week; other program fees ~$25–$65
Davis Center Gottesman Rink Learn to Skate
skating · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesMy Tot & Me ages 2–5; Snowplow Sam ages 6 and younger; Kids & Teens Basic Skills ages 7–17
ScheduleSix-week Learn to Skate sessions; US Figure Skating curriculum
Price$150/6-week session or $30 drop-in (Basic Skills); My Tot & Me $250/6 weeks or $45 drop-in; rentals included
Splash Fit Swim Club
swim · Harlem · ~1 mi
Ages4+ (competitive team ages 6–18)
ScheduleYouth swim lessons on Splash Fit schedule
PriceMonthly group about $55 (30 min) / $74 (60 min) + $50 annual registration; private ~$165/30 min (splashfit.org)
Impact Youth League
sports · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesBoys and girls ages 4–16
ScheduleWinter league programming and free Saturday clinics noted on site
PriceWinter league standard registration listed as $300/child on site
Harlem School of the Arts
arts · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesToddlers to teens; early childhood dance ages 4–7 among offerings
ScheduleSemester catalogue (Spring classes historically begin mid-January)
PricePer-course fees published in class catalogue
National Dance Institute
dance · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesIn-school programs typically grades 4–5; free summer dance for rising 4th–5th graders; DREAM Project ages 8–16
ScheduleWeekly in-school dance programs in partner NYC-area schools
PriceIn-school NDI programs typically free for partner schools; studio programs vary — check nationaldance.org
Dance Theatre of Harlem School
dance · Harlem · ~1 mi
Ages3–18
ScheduleFall/Spring Lower School Saturdays; Upper School weeknights; Saturday Youth Dance drop-in option
PriceLower School core ~$820 tuition (+fees ≈$950 total); Upper School from ~$1,500+; summer intensives from ~$525–$2,425/wk options (DTHS 2026–27 rate sheets)
Manhattan School of Music Precollege
music · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesPrecollege for young musicians ages 5–18 (as described by MSM)
ScheduleSaturday Precollege program school year
Price2026–27 full-year tuition with 60-min lesson $13,060 (surcharge faculty $16,425) incl. theory/ensemble (msmnyc.edu)
Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
music · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesAfter-school lessons described for students of all ages; Intro to Violin group class aimed at K–2
ScheduleWeekly private, partner, group, and ensemble lessons in the afternoon and evenings
PriceFinancial aid available
Classical Theatre of Harlem
theatre · Harlem · ~1 mi
AgesCreative Kids’ Physical Theatre ages 5–7; Acting for Film and TV ages 8–12; Audition Techniques ages 13–17
ScheduleSession schedules listed as TBA on Classes page when signups closed; also Harlem Teen Shakespeare Intensive in summer
PriceLittle or no cost for youth/community classes (site: little or no cost)
East Side House Settlement Summer Camp
day camp · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesEntering grades 1–6 (students not enrolled in summer school)
ScheduleFree seven-week educational summer day camp
PriceFree
BronxWorks After-School
general · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
Ages5–12 (COMPASS elementary); middle-school SONYC also on org pages
ScheduleMonday–Friday 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; vacations/summer often 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
PriceDYCD COMPASS programs free; some center slots accept vouchers
Monte Sur Learning
childcare · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
Ages18 months–36 months
Schedule8:30 am–12:30 pm (schedule published on home page)
Bronx Children's Museum
museum · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesBirth through elementary ages (Nest birth–age 3; museum programming commonly ages 1–12; under 1 free)
ScheduleTuesday–Friday morning sessions; Saturdays morning and afternoon sessions; Sunday Fundays last Sunday of each month
PriceChildren $8; adults $14; seniors $10; under 1 free (admission page)
Renaissance Youth Center STEM
academic/STEM · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
PriceFree Coding/Engineering & Codebotics for ages 6–20 (renaissanceyouth.org signup)
Chuck E. Cheese Bronx Terminal Market
indoor play · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
ScheduleMall/restaurant open-play hours follow venue operating hours (confirm location page)
PriceFree admission; Play Pass card $2 activation + play points/AYCP; Fun Pass membership from ~$7.99/mo
South Bronx United
sports · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesRecreational soccer ages 4–15; clubhouse classes ages 2–15; Pre-Academy ages 8–11; competitive travel through teens
ScheduleSeasonal youth soccer training/games
PriceRec soccer ~$30–$45/season; indoor classes ~$30; Global Youth League $85/year ($55 fall / $30 spring); hardship waivers available
Team Prospect Martial Arts
martial arts · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesLittle Dragons ages 4–6; Beginners Fundamentals ages 7–12 stated
ScheduleWeekly Little Dragons / kids fundamentals schedule
PriceFree trial class; membership tuition by inquiry
ACA Swim Lessons
swim · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesKids learn-to-swim and all ages/levels welcomed
ScheduleKids classes Thursdays–Fridays (times posted on site)
PriceKids preschool weekly Friday class $195; private/semi-private packages from $395 for 4 lessons stated
La Central YMCA Youth Swim & Sports
swim · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesParent & child swim from 6 months; preschool swim ages 3–5; school-age swim ages 6–12; basketball clinics ages 3–17 stated
ScheduleSession-based YMCA swim lessons and instructional sports
PricePreschool/parent–child swim ~$150 member / $268 program (1 day); private from $80 member / $110 community (register / La Central page)
DreamYard Art Center
arts · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesMiddle and high school Art Center programs; in-school residencies K–12 partners
ScheduleArt Center programs begin late September (published interest form)
PriceMiddle & High School Art Center programs described as free
Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education
arts · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesAfter-school elementary K–5 and middle school grades 6–8
ScheduleAfter-school 2:30–6 PM school year; summer day camp
PricePrograms described as free
Bronx Music Hall
music · Mott Haven · ~1 mi
AgesChildren’s classes ages 7–14; youth registration described for ages 6–18; teen music production ages 14–18
ScheduleWeekly classes in three 10-week sessions (Fall, Spring & Summer)
PriceYouth registration fee $45 (ages 6–18) published as the class cost; adult registration fee $90; financial aid may be available
Serious Fun Summer Camp
day camp · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesGrades K–5 (as of the following September)
ScheduleOne-week themed sessions Monday–Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm (lunch provided)
PriceSpecial rate about $275/week or $1,550 for 6 weeks (Mon–Thu; lunch provided; seriousfunnyc.org/camp)
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens Summer Camp
day camp · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesGrades K–5th (must be 5 years old as of 07/01 for Summer Camp @ PS 112)
ScheduleSix-week camp July 6–August 14, 2026; Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM at PS 112 site
Price$1,200 for the entire summer per child ($600 due at registration) as published for Summer Camp @ PS 112
Les Enfants Montessori School
childcare · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages0–6 (Infant & Toddler 0–3; Preschool 3–5; Kindergarten 4–6)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
BumtterBee Montessori
childcare · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages2–5 years
ScheduleWeekday Montessori for ages 2–5 (school-year hours)
Museum of the Moving Image Families
museum · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesMedia Game Lab recommended ages 7 and up; Jim Henson tours all ages welcome
ScheduleJim Henson guided tours Thu 4 pm and Sat 3 pm; Media Game Lab during museum hours
PriceJim Henson guided tour $5 per visitor (plus admission)
Code Ninjas Astoria
academic/STEM · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages5–14
ScheduleMon–Fri 11:00am–6:30pm; Sat 10:00am–2:00pm; Sun closed
PriceHistorically JR ~$149/mo; Create after-school up to ~$329/mo; camps ~$99 — contact center for current (QNS / Code Ninjas)
Snapology of Queens
academic/STEM · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages4–14
ScheduleSTEM classes/camps on Snapology Queens schedule (contact for creative play hours)
PriceCamps/workshops similar Snapology franchise pricing — camps often from ~$600/wk; confirm Queens location (snapology.com)
Bounce N Play
indoor play · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesToddler area plus oversized playground ages about 3–13; parties ages 1–13; all-ages open play sessions
ScheduleOpen-play slots posted on calendar (facility often 9 am–7 pm; weekday afternoon and weekend slots vary with parties)
PriceWeekday non-holiday $17/child; holiday/weekend $20/child; 1 adult included, extra adults $10–$15
Pulse Taekwondo
martial arts · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesKids classes from about age 4–5 (beginners 4–6; yellow belts 5–7; ages 8–10; ages 11+)
ScheduleWeekly kids taekwondo class schedule
PricePromotional intro packages from about $130 (pulsetkd.com — confirm current membership rates)
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens
sports · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages6–18 (after-school grades 1–8 ages 6–13; Teen Center grades 9–12; some sites K–5)
ScheduleAfter-school and youth sports school-year programs
PriceAfter-school varies by site (e.g. PS 398 ~$50/month or $500/year; PS/IS 78 ~$240/month or $2,200/year)
Fighting Is Easy Kids Muay Thai
martial arts · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages5–12
ScheduleThursday and Saturday kids classes at NYC Fitness Lounge, 30-77 Steinway St
Eleftheria Pancyprian Soccer Club
sports · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesMicro ages 3–6; Intramural ages 7–12; Travel from U7 and older
ScheduleMicro/Intramural practice 1–2x weekly by season; Travel 3–4 sessions/week mid-Aug–June
PriceMicro/Intramural ~$300/player/season (Spring 2026 LeagueApps)
5 Star Soccer Academy
sports · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages3–13 (Little 5 Stars ages 3–5; development and advanced travel ages 6–13)
ScheduleSpring, summer, fall, and winter training programs
PriceBeginner spring ~$230–$250/10–11 sessions; Advanced Travel ~$540/season (5starsocceracademy.com)
Astoria Dance Center
dance · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages2–teens
ScheduleWeekly dance classes ages 2–teens on studio schedule
PriceDance Together 6-week ~$135 + $25 reg; summer 1x/week ~$130–$150 / 2x ~$270–$300 + reg
Art House Astoria
arts · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesRock Band grades 2–5 and 6–12; Intermediate Tap grades 3–8 among offerings
ScheduleAfter-school / weekend hours published on site
PricePrivate lessons ~$177/mo (30 min) / $244 (45) / $310 (60); group classes often ~$23–$37/visit or ~$122–$176/mo
Premiere Performing Arts
arts · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesFrom age 2 through graduation (as stated on site)
ScheduleWeekly classes school-year (ages 2 through graduation)
Price~$85/mo (45-min) / $95 (1-hr); Theatre Troupe A $125 / B–C or Triple Threat $150; + $30 family reg; recital/performance fees
Astoria Performing Arts Center
theatre · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesSummer Stars historically for Queens residents ages 8–13; after-school playwriting for middle school
ScheduleSummer Stars free musical-theater camp; school-year community programs
PriceSummer Stars described as free in prior seasons — confirm current year on site
Kids Make Theatre
theatre · Astoria · ~2 mi
Ages3.5–18
ScheduleYear-round theatre-making classes and workshops
PriceSeries prices published per activity in online store (examples on homepage include free and $15 series workshops)
Rock Rising Theater
theatre · Astoria · ~2 mi
AgesTuition-free youth theater open to children of all ages (casts have included ages 5–18)
ScheduleYouth productions plus weekly workshops/classes (season calendar on site)
PriceYouth theater program described as entirely tuition-free