Kids' activities in Hempstead
1 activity in Hempstead · 47 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Town of Hempstead Summer Recreation Park Activities
day camp · Hempstead
Ages5–13 (some pages list 5–14)
ScheduleFree park-based summer recreation Mon–Fri July 6–August 7, 2026; times vary by park
PriceFree
Baldwin Public Library Kids Programs
library · Baldwin · ~1 mi
AgesChildren's storytimes and programs
ScheduleOngoing kids calendar
PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Rockville Centre
martial arts · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesKarate Cubs from age 3; children’s program from age 5
ScheduleOngoing kids martial arts classes
PriceClasses typically $15–$27 depending on program (site FAQ); family discounts available
New York Musician's Center — Rockville Centre
music · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesAll ages and skill levels
ScheduleLessons available seven days a week
Price$46 / 30 minutes (site)
iSchool of Music + Art — Rockville Centre
music · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesChildren of all ages and skill levels
ScheduleOn-site lessons
School of Rock — Rockville Centre
music · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesLittle Wing ages 4–5; Rookies 6–7; Rock 101 ages 8–13; Performance ages 8–18
ScheduleWeekly private lessons + group rehearsals; live show performances
PricePrivate drum lessons 30-min $62.50; Rookies $25/visit; camps from ~$450–$595 (rockvillecentre-sor.pike13.com)
Artrageous Pottery Studio
arts · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesKids paint-your-own pottery, clay molding, glass fusing
ScheduleWalk-in studio and parties
PricePottery + tax only (no sitting fee); pieces roughly $10–$68 (avg ~$28–$39); fused glass ~$28–$75 (artrageousrvc.com FAQs)
The Flour Shoppe Cafe Kids Cooking — Rockville Centre
cooking · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesKids cooking/baking sessions
ScheduleScheduled kids cooking sessions and private groups
Rockville Centre Public Library Kids Storytimes
library · Rockville Centre · ~2 mi
AgesLibrary Babies birth–pre-walkers; storytimes 18 months–5; On My Own ages 3–5
ScheduleMonday and Friday storytimes; registered programs
PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)
LI Elite Gymnastics
gymnastics · Freeport · ~2 mi
AgesMommy & Me 1.6–3; KinderGym 3–5; Level 1–2 through JO 2–10/Elite
ScheduleYear-round recreational and competitive classes
PriceSummer camp 2026: full week full day $450 · half day $300 · single full day $100 · half day $65 + $50 registration; early drop/late pickup $25/day (lielitegymnastics.com)
Freeport Public Library Children’s Storytimes
library · Freeport · ~2 mi
AgesBabies and Books under 2; Preschool Storytime ages 2–5
ScheduleWeekly early childhood storytimes
PriceFree
SPORTIME Hempstead Lake Junior Tennis
sports · West Hempstead · ~2 mi
AgesJunior EXCEL programs ages 3–10 and 9+
ScheduleYear-round junior tennis
PriceJunior/Bounce programs via SPORTIME PDFs (~$350–$1,775 by level/session); membership required — confirm club form (sportimeny.com)
All American Gymnastics — Oceanside
gymnastics · Oceanside · ~3 mi
AgesPreschool through recreational and competition gymnastics
ScheduleYear-round classes
PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type + $75 annual insurance (same All American / icangymnastics schedule PDF)
Oceanside Library Children’s Programs
library · Oceanside · ~3 mi
AgesEarly literacy, crafts, cooking, and STEAM programs for children
ScheduleOngoing children’s program calendar
PriceFree
Oceanside Library Children's Programs
library · Oceanside · ~3 mi
AgesStorytimes and children's programs
ScheduleOngoing kids calendar
PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)
SPORTIME Lynbrook Junior Tennis
sports · Lynbrook · ~3 mi
AgesJunior EXCEL programs ages 3–10 and 9+
ScheduleYear-round junior tennis
PriceBounce examples ~$350–$375 / 8 weeks; other junior levels via club forms; membership required (SPORTIME Lynbrook Bounce PDF)
All American Gymnastics — Lynbrook
gymnastics · Lynbrook · ~3 mi
AgesPreschool through recreational and competition gymnastics
ScheduleYear-round classes
PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type + $75 annual insurance (same All American / icangymnastics schedule PDF)
Garden City Dance Studio
dance · Garden City South · ~3 mi
AgesChildren's combo through ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acro, musical theater, voice, acting
ScheduleClass year through early June; recital late May
PriceSummer session (5 classes): Mommy & Me $75 · Creative Movement $125 · Little Stars $150 (gardencitydancestudio.com)
Town of Hempstead Rath Park Summer Recreation
day camp · Franklin Square · ~4 mi
Ages5–14
ScheduleMon–Fri Jul 6–Aug 7 2026
PriceFree
Franklin Square Public Library Kids Programs
library · Franklin Square · ~4 mi
AgesChildren's storytimes and programs
ScheduleOngoing kids calendar
PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)
Culinary Clubhouse Kids Cooking Camps
day camp · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesPetit Chefs 4–7; Commis 8–12; Apprentice 13–17
ScheduleCamps, workshops, and weekly classes
PriceMonthly class plans from $259 (Petit/Commis/Apprentice)
Goldfish Swim School — Garden City
swim · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesInfants through elementary (parent/child through older kids levels)
ScheduleYear-round weekly 30-minute lessons
PriceWeekly lessons from $192/mo
Gold Medal Gymnastics — Garden City
gymnastics · Garden City · ~4 mi
Ages3 months–18 years
ScheduleYear-round gymnastics classes
PriceAnnual registration $50/student or $70/family; tuition billed every 4-week term via portal (gmgc.com brochure)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Garden City
martial arts · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesKarate Cubs from age 3; children’s program from age 5
ScheduleOngoing kids martial arts classes
PriceClasses typically $15–$27 depending on program (site FAQ); family discounts available
Long Island Swim School — Garden City
swim · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesToddler 22–36 months; group ages 3–10; young adults 11–14; stroke clinics 5–14
ScheduleYear-round learn-to-swim and stroke clinics
PriceFall group lessons ~11 classes $385–$407; Tiny Tadpoles (1:1 toddler) ~$572/11 classes; + $20 annual registration/insurance (Garden City Fall registration PDF)
Garden City Recreation Youth Sports Camps
sports · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesYouth camps including lacrosse, tennis, soccer, basketball, multi-sport (age bands by camp)
ScheduleSummer weekly sports camps
Pricee.g. Junior tennis camp Res $180–$225 / Non-Res $200–$245 per week; Novice tennis Res $100–$125 / Non-Res $120–$145 (gcreconline.gardencityny.net Sports and Camps)
The Music Academy Foundation Musical Theatre
theatre · Garden City · ~4 mi
Ages5–17 (grades 1–5 and 6–10 class bands)
ScheduleMonday evening classes; fall/spring staged musicals; summer theatre classes
Nassau-Suffolk Academy of Music
music · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesAll ages and skill levels
ScheduleIn-home or online piano, voice, guitar, strings, drums
Culinary Clubhouse — Garden City
cooking · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesPetit Chefs ages 4–7; Commis 8–12; Apprentice 13–17; All Abilities club
ScheduleWeekly 1½-hour classes
Price$259/mo kids bands; All Abilities $319/mo
Long Island Children's Museum
museum · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesPrograms from about 12 months through age 12; Mini-Mingle up to age 5
ScheduleTue–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm; closed Mondays; weekly programs on calendar
PriceCheck admission and program pages; Mini-Mingle free with admission
Cradle of Aviation Museum Junior Jet Club & Family Programs
museum · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesJunior Jet Club soft play ages 2–6; child tickets ages 2–12
ScheduleMuseum Tue–Sun 10am–5pm; Junior Jet Club open 10–5 with admission
PriceMuseum $18 adults / $16 child (2–12); combo museum+planetarium $25 / $23; Space Labs $9 / $8
Garden City Public Library Kids Storytimes
library · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesBaby and Me birth–17 months; toddler 18–36 months; preschool 2–5; mixed-age birth–5
ScheduleOngoing 30-minute storytimes with registration
PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)
Waldorf School of Garden City Early Childhood
childcare · Garden City · ~4 mi
AgesEarly childhood / preschool ages (play-based Waldorf)
ScheduleSchool-year early childhood program
Price2026–27: Nursery (9–12) $18,800; Mixed-Age Kindergarten full day $28,000 (+$825 student activity fee) (waldorfgarden.org)
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts — Merrick
martial arts · Merrick · ~4 mi
AgesKarate Cubs from age 3; children’s program from age 5
ScheduleOngoing kids martial arts classes
PriceClasses typically $15–$27 depending on program (site FAQ); family discounts available
Town of Hempstead Newbridge Road Park Summer Recreation
day camp · North Bellmore · ~4 mi
Ages5–14
ScheduleMon–Fri Jul 6–Aug 7 2026 full summer recreation schedule
PriceFree
British Swim School — Valley Stream (24 Hour Fitness)
swim · Valley Stream · ~5 mi
AgesFrom 3 months through school-age and adult
ScheduleYear-round indoor; weekday afternoons/evenings and weekend mornings
PricePrivate lessons from $90/lesson; one-time membership fee $50 (group pricing on site)
Little Flower Montessori Preschool — Valley Stream
childcare · Valley Stream · ~5 mi
AgesInfants 12–20 months; toddlers; preschool 3–4; after-school 4–7
ScheduleMon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm; July summer program
Northwell Health Ice Center Skating School
skating · East Meadow · ~5 mi
AgesAll ages and levels (Learn to Skate USA)
ScheduleGroup Learn to Skate classes; skate rental included
PricePro fee $15/session; coaching $15/hr (plus ice)
Nassau County Aquatic Center Children’s Swim Lessons
swim · East Meadow · ~5 mi
AgesInfant/toddler 6–36 months; Swim with Me 3–4; preschool through teens (Red Cross)
Schedule~10-week sessions year-round; classes usually 7 days/week morning and afternoon
PriceKids swim lessons ~$90–$99 per ~10-week session (reg fee included); Leisure Pass required for Nassau residents (Nassau County Aquatic Center schedule PDF)
East Meadow Soccer Club
sports · East Meadow · ~5 mi
AgesYouth travel/ECNL and club programs
ScheduleSeasonal competitive and developmental soccer
PriceIntramural $185 per season (eastmeadowsoccer.com)
East Meadow Public Library Kids Programs
library · East Meadow · ~5 mi
AgesChildren's storytimes and youth programs
ScheduleOngoing kids calendar
PriceFree (library card / registration may be required)
All American Gymnastics — Bellmore
gymnastics · Bellmore · ~5 mi
AgesParent & child, preschool 3–4, recreational through competition; ninja; cheer
ScheduleYear-round classes; school-break drop-off; camps
PriceSession tuition roughly $695–$825 by class type (M&M/PreTot $695; 3&4/Preschool/Tumble $725; 90-min Gym & Ninja $775; 2-hr Adv $825) + $75 annual insurance (Bellmore schedule PDF)
Newbridge Arena Skating School
skating · Bellmore · ~5 mi
AgesRecreational, hockey, and freestyle private lessons (all skill levels)
SchedulePrivate lessons during most public sessions
PricePrivate lessons $40–$60 / 30 min + rink admission
New York Musician's Center — Bellmore
music · Bellmore · ~5 mi
AgesAll ages and skill levels; piano, guitar, voice, drums, strings
ScheduleLessons available seven days a week
Price$46 / 30 minutes (site)
theCoderSchool Bellmore
academic/STEM · Bellmore · ~5 mi
AgesCoding programs for kids
ScheduleAfter-school and camp programs
PriceCamp & coaching pricing via location booking; LI sibling locations publish camps ~$250–$749/week depending on format (thecoderschool.com / Pike13)
theCoderSchool — Bellmore
academic/STEM · Bellmore · ~5 mi
Ages7+ coding and 3D modeling camps
ScheduleHalf-day camps and Saturday workshops
PriceHalf-day camps / workshops from ~$124–$339 depending on program
Wee Friends, Too Nursery School — Bellmore
childcare · Bellmore · ~5 mi
AgesInfants through age 5
ScheduleNursery school with extended care; day camp
Price2026–27 annual e.g. nursery/pre-K mini M–F $9,814 · full day M–F $12,882; toddlers AM from $4,432; registration $275 (weefriendsbellmore.com enrollment PDF)
Code Ninjas Floral Park
academic/STEM · South Floral Park · ~5 mi
Ages5–14
ScheduleAfter-school programs; drop-in hours when posted