Kids' activities in Howard Beach
1 activity in Howard Beach · 47 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Launch Trampoline Park Queens
indoor play · Howard Beach
AgesGeneral admission all ages; Toddler Time ages 5 and under; kids jump area under 42"; Launch Camp ages 5–13; Ignite ages 13+
ScheduleMon 11:00am–8:30pm; Tue–Thu 3:00–8:30pm; Fri 3:00–10:00pm; Sat–Sun 10:00am–8:30pm (Ignite Sat evenings)
Price1-hour Action Pass $25; Unlimited All Day Action Pass $35; Parent Pass $10; grip socks $4 (Queens pricing page)
Cypress Hills LDC After-School
general · Cypress Hills · ~3 mi
AgesEarly childhood ages 2–5 on provider page; youth/family services also include school-age programming
ScheduleMost programs Monday–Friday for three hours per day (some sites two hours); many also run full-day programs on 13 school holidays
PriceNo cost to host-school community
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens
general · Richmond Hill · ~3 mi
AgesAfter-school and summer for youth ages 6–18; also Universal 3K and Pre-K at the Clubhouse; K–12 school-year sites
ScheduleAfter-school and youth programs during school year (branch hours vary)
PriceFree after-school at partner schools (e.g. PS 66 flyer; metroqueens.org)
Laser Bounce Queens
indoor play · Glendale · ~4 mi
AgesBounce/Ballocity best ages 3–12 (height roughly 32–62"); laser tag ages 5+
ScheduleTypically Mon–Thu about 12–9 pm; Fri 12–11 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm (holiday hours vary — check calendar)
Price60-min play session about $25.95/child; all-day Bounce Pass about $41.95; Extreme/Ultimate passes higher (open-sessions pricing)
Hidden Gems Montessori
childcare · Jamaica · ~4 mi
Ages3–5
SchedulePart-day sessions (e.g. Tu/Th or M/W/F morning or afternoon; full week mornings/afternoons listed on site)
PriceSession tuition listed on site (e.g. $450 / $650 / $1,100 per month by schedule)
QPL Children's Library Discovery Center
library · Jamaica · ~4 mi
AgesCLDC Toddler Time ages 18–35 months; Saturday Science Lab and Discover-ween for school-age kids
ScheduleCLDC programs at Central Library including Toddler Time, Science Baby, Art Cart, Saturday Science Lab
PriceFree
King Manor Museum
museum · Jamaica · ~4 mi
ScheduleGuided tours Thursday–Saturday at 12, 1, 2, and 3 pm; K–12 field trips by reservation
PriceAdmission free to all
Kidz Klub Queens
indoor play · Jamaica · ~4 mi
Ages1–13 (infant 0–11 months free with paid child; unlimited play ages 1–17 listed on ticket page)
ScheduleMon–Fri 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm (last entry 1 hour before close)
PriceUnlimited all-day play about $20.65–$22.95 for ages 1–17; additional adults about $11.65–$14.95; infants free with paid sibling or ~$13–$15 alone (ticket/admissions pages)
Jamaica YMCA Youth Swim & Sports
swim · Jamaica · ~4 mi
AgesParent & child, preschool child, and school-age child swim lesson tracks stated
ScheduleYear-round indoor swim classes
PriceYouth membership ages 0–11 $231/year; teen 12–17 $336/year; Family 1–2 monthly memberships also published; swim/sports class session fees separate (member rates) — confirm session fee at branch
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
arts · Jamaica · ~4 mi
AgesKids and teens arts classes typically ages 4–18 (piano, art, drama, pottery by age band)
ScheduleSemester kids/teens classes (often 12 weeks); summer arts camp multi-day blocks
PriceKids/teens arts classes ~$299–$369 / 12-week semester (JCAL Fall 2025 open-house announcement); membership discounts 15–25% off classes (jcal.org)
Black Spectrum Theatre
theatre · Jamaica · ~4 mi
ScheduleYear-round Youth & Children’s Theatre Institute plus Summer Theatre Camp and after-school E-CAP school partnerships
PriceSaturday theatre training ~$750 (ages 7–13 & 14–19, Nov–May); summer theatre camp ~$1,298 (9am–4pm) or ~$1,388 extended (8am–6pm)
Laurissa Jane Music
music · Jamaica · ~4 mi
AgesPrivate and group lessons for students of all ages; Summer Performing Arts Program for young people
SchedulePrivate/group lessons and summer performing arts program calendar
PriceRegistration $75 new / $60 returning students; lesson tuition by inquiry; summer theatre camp registration $250 new / $200 returning
Commonpoint Queens Day Camps
day camp · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesIn-borough programs cover early childhood through middle school (varies by site)
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camps; Forest Hills Summer of Arts & Sports typically 9:00 am–4:30 pm
PriceSummer of Arts & Sports early-bird 4-week from about $2,874–$3,564 by grade band; full summer from about $4,929–$5,474 (2027 rates page; + registration/insurance)
Summer Camp at Kew-Forest
day camp · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesEntering Kindergarten to Grade 6
ScheduleMonday, July 6–Friday, August 14, 2026; camp hours 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; three two-week sessions (July 6–17, July 20–31, August 3–14); early drop-off and extended care available for an additional fee
PriceEarly registration −$50 by Apr 30; sibling 5% (code siblingcamp26) / current KF student 10% (code kfstudentcamp26); early drop-off & extended care additional fee; base 2/4/6-week session tuition via registration portal (not posted on public page; kewforest.org)
Forest Hills Montessori School
childcare · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesPreschool ages 2–5; elementary through grade 6 also on site
ScheduleWeekday preschool and elementary (school-year calendar on site)
Melville Montessori Preschool
childcare · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
Ages2–6 (through Kindergarten)
ScheduleMonday–Thursday 8:00am–6:00pm; Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
PriceACS vouchers accepted; private-pay tuition by inquiry
Queens Community House Children & Youth
general · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesGrades K–5 (elementary after-school / summer); Beacon ages 6–21
ScheduleElementary after-school / Beacon school-year programming
PriceFree DYCD after-school and youth programs at QCH sites (qchnyc.org)
Lynne's Riding Center NYC
horseback · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
ScheduleLessons by appointment only; facility typically daily ~9am–5pm (30/45/60-min lesson lengths)
PriceBeginner arena lessons from about $70/30 min (child ages 7–14); Tiny Tots ages 4–6 $50; packages published on riding-lessons page
Child Center of NY After-School
general · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
Ages5+ depending on site (youth development programs ages 5–24; school afterschool often K–5 and middle school)
ScheduleExtended-day / after-school school-year programs
PriceFree COMPASS/DYCD afterschool at partner schools and community centers (childcenterny.org)
iPlayTek
academic/STEM · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
Ages8–17
ScheduleMon–Fri 2–8pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 10:30am–5:30pm (after-school STEM Sep–Jun)
Dream City Forest Hills
indoor play · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
Ages6 and under (ages 7–17 not allowed during open play)
ScheduleClosed Mon; Tue–Fri 2-hour open-play sessions 9:30–11:30, 12:30–2:30, 3–5; Sat–Sun 9–11, 12–2, 3–5 (reservations required)
Price2-hour open play $35 for 1 child + 1 adult; sibling $20; extra adult $15; ages 6 & under
Young Chefs Academy Forest Hills
cooking · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
Ages4–18 (KinderCooks 4–6; JuniorChefs 7–11; SeniorChefs 12+)
ScheduleWeekly kids cooking classes on academy schedule page
PriceSenior Chef 90-min class listed about $45; membership discounts for weekly classes (SinglePlatform / YCA site)
Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association
sports · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesGenerally ages 3–17 (soccer clinic ages 3–4 through U14; baseball/softball and other sports by season)
ScheduleSeasonal youth baseball/softball, basketball, and flag football
PriceSoccer ~$300/player/season; basketball registration ~$300 (fhyaa.com)
Garden Players
theatre · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
ScheduleTwo school-year semesters (skills semester then original musical); late join / prorate noted on FAQ
PriceRising Stars ~$490/semester (+$110 Sunday rehearsal fee in spring); GP1/GP2 ~$530/semester (+$230 spring rehearsal fee); private coaching ~$60–$100
Further Music School
music · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesKids, teens, and adults (private lessons); early childhood music programs offered
SchedulePrivate lessons and early childhood music on studio calendar
Price~$43–$71/lesson (site-listed per-lesson rates)
Hug Music
music · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesMommy & Me / Hug Melody from babies/toddlers (as young as ~6 months) through ages 3.5–6 intro; private lessons age 6+
ScheduleMommy & Me / intro classes and private lessons on Hug Music schedule
PriceHug Melody group ~$240/6 weeks ($40 drop-in); Musicreative intro 5-wk ~$450 + $40 reg; private regular 45-min Fall ~$1,520/7 mo
Studio E School of Dance
dance · Forest Hills · ~4 mi
AgesCaregiver & Me walkers–4; preschool 3–6; beginner kids 5–12; rising 7–15; advanced 10+
ScheduleWeekday after-school and weekend class blocks published on studio hours
PriceSession ~$26/class (≤1 hr) / $38 (1.5 hr); Tiny Toes & Me ~$28/class; drop-in ~$28–$42; + multi-class discounts
Kids Fun House
indoor play · Ridgewood · ~4 mi
Ages1–12
ScheduleOpen play Tue–Sun
PriceOpen play about $12–$16 weekday / $20 weekend per child; up to 2 adults free (walk-ins page; game credits included)
Triumph Gymnastics
gymnastics · Ridgewood · ~4 mi
AgesRecreational classes from age 3 (Pre-K); competitive team ages 5+ stated
ScheduleRecreational gymnastics class schedule on site
Price$55 registration fee for class programs stated
Ridgewood Dance Studio
dance · Ridgewood · ~4 mi
Ages3 to adult
ScheduleWeekly dance classes ages 3–adult on studio schedule
Catch Air Queens
indoor play · Middle Village · ~4 mi
AgesPrimarily ages 10 and under; Tiny Town for ages 4 and under; infants under 1 free with paid sibling
ScheduleDaily 10am–8pm
PriceWeekday: ages 1–2 $15.99 / ages 3+ $24.99; weekend slightly higher; adults $7.99; under 1 free with paid sibling (all-day pass + tax)
Blau Weiss Gottschee
sports · Middle Village · ~4 mi
AgesIntramural ages 4–9; Pre-Academy U6–U12; Academy and girls pathways
ScheduleIntramural ages 4–9 plus Academy/travel pathways; MLS NEXT / weekend match calendar by age group
Soccer Kids NYC
sports · Middle Village · ~4 mi
AgesInstructional classes ages 2–11; guided games ages 5–12; travel ages 7–14 stated
ScheduleSeasonal instructional/travel soccer calendar
PriceInstructional classes $199/7 sessions; Guided Games $105/7 sessions; Internal League $600/10 weeks (uniform extra)
iCode Rego Park
academic/STEM · Rego Park · ~5 mi
Agesabout 4–17 (Pre-K/parent-child ages 4–5; belt programs from ages 5–7 upward)
ScheduleAfter-school and weekend coding class blocks (location schedule on iCode site)
PriceFree trial class; monthly belt-program tuition set by campus — contact (347) 669-8168
RiseBoro Youth After-School
general · Bushwick · ~5 mi
AgesGrades K–5 (COMPASS); middle school SONYC; Learn & Earn ages 14–21 (11th–12th)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 3:00 pm–6:00 pm at Youth Center; select holidays and summer weekdays 8:00 am–6:00 pm
PriceNo cost to host-school community (COMPASS / SONYC — confirm site)
Rockaway YMCA Youth Swim & Sports
swim · Rockaway · ~5 mi
AgesParent & child, preschool child, and school-age child swim lesson tracks stated
ScheduleYear-round swim classes for infants, kids, and adults
PricePreschool group swim ~$124 member / $195 program (1 day/session) (register.ymcanyc.org)
Brooklyn Children's Museum Summer Rising
day camp · Crown Heights · ~5 mi
AgesGrades K–5 at BCM's Summer Rising site
ScheduleFull-day Summer Rising partnership program (NYC Public Schools + DYCD)
PriceFree via Summer Rising (pending seat availability)
Brooklyn Children's Museum
museum · Crown Heights · ~5 mi
Ages6 months–10 years
ScheduleMuseum open Wednesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm; Community Access Thursdays 2–5 pm
Price$15 general admission; free Community Access Thursdays 2–5 pm
Weeksville Heritage Center
museum · Crown Heights · ~5 mi
ScheduleBusiness hours Tue–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 11 am–5 pm; guided tours Tue–Sat (pre-register)
PricePublic guided tours: $8 children; $8 seniors; $10 adults; grounds free and open to the public
Jewish Children's Museum
museum · Crown Heights · ~5 mi
AgesGeared toward ages 2–10; older children may enjoy parts of exhibits
ScheduleSunday 10 am–5:30 pm; Monday–Thursday 10 am–5 pm; closed Friday–Saturday
PriceChildren ages 2–15 $19; adults 16+ $17; seniors 65+ $16; under 2 free; each child admission includes one program ticket
Queens County Farm Museum Farm Camp
day camp · Queens · ~5 mi
Ages5–12
ScheduleSummer farm day camp weeks 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Price$525 per week per camper; $495 per week sibling rate (as published)
Kew Kids Forest School Summer Camp
day camp · Queens · ~5 mi
AgesTracks spanning ages ~1–12 (Wallenberg, Overlook, Survival, School Camp, language immersions)
ScheduleEight-week summer in Forest Park (e.g. June 29–August 21, 2026) plus late-August mini camp; full day 8 am–5 pm; half day 8 am–noon
PricePublished 2026 examples: any 2 weeks $1,950 full / $900 half; full summer $5,500 full / $3,300 half; mini camp $1,000 / $500
GallopNYC
horseback · Queens · ~5 mi
AgesTherapeutic riding can start as young as four; Pony Club ages 6–21
SchedulePrograms offered by semester / quarterly; waitlist via prospective rider form
PriceTherapeutic riding: 30-min group $80 (or $72 upfront); 30-min private $100; $15 processing fee per term (effective August 2026 note on page)
Queens Public Library For Kids
library · Queens · ~5 mi
AgesEarly childhood and school-age programs (Kids 0–5 and Kids 6–11 on calendar)
ScheduleStorytimes, Toddler Time, arts/STEAM, and family programs across Queens branches
PriceFree
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Junior Rangers
nature/animal · Queens · ~5 mi
Ages4–14 (Junior Rangers 7–14; Junior Junior Rangers 4–6)
ScheduleSelf-guided Junior Ranger activity booklet; ranger-led kids/family programs on NPS events calendar; Visitor Center Friday–Monday 10 am–4 pm (NPS plan-ahead page)
PriceNo park entrance fee; Junior Ranger Birding Buddies and similar ranger events listed free when offered
Nina's Gymnastics Center
gymnastics · Queens · ~5 mi
Ages3+ (Tumble Bear ages 3–5; recreational ages 6+)
ScheduleRecreational gymnastics class schedule on ninasgymnastics.org
Christy's Gymnastics
gymnastics · Queens · ~5 mi
AgesWee Tumble 18 months–3+; Junior Gym 3½–5+; Gym Time from 5½ years stated
ScheduleWee Tumble through Gym Time on weekly class schedule
Price12-week session: Junior Gym $420 / Gymtime $480 / Rising Stars $840 (or two 6-week payments); trial $30
Shorefront YM-YWHA Summer Day Camp
day camp · Brooklyn · ~5 mi
AgesEntering grades K–9 across younger, middle, older, and teen divisions
ScheduleMonday–Friday summer day camp 9 am–5 pm; extended day options published
PriceFull summer about $3,400–$3,950 by division; sessions ~$2,250–$2,600; weekly ~$600–$710 (shorefronty.org 2026)