Kids' activities in Lower East Side
13 activities in Lower East Side · 35 more within 30 miles. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Abrons Arts Center
arts · Lower East Side
AgesGroup classes ages 3–11 and teens 12–19; private music lessons ages 5–adult
ScheduleSemester group classes (many Saturday morning sections)
PriceSample Origins Visual Arts / Dance and Movement sections listed at $440 with tuition assistance; NYCHA Arts Initiative free tuition for eligible LES residents
Battle of the Tables Kids Cooking
cooking · Lower East Side
ScheduleStudio daily ~10am–9pm; kids classes weekends 11am or 3pm; private kids events daily slots 11am / 3pm / 7pm
PriceKids/family cooking from about $130/person; private kids events from $1200 (site menus)
Chinese-American Planning Council School-Age Child Care
general · Lower East Side
Ages5–12 / kindergarten–5th grade (site ranges include 5–10, 5–11, and 5–12)
ScheduleSchool-year school-age child care at partner sites
PriceCOMPASS / school-age childcare — typically no cost to enrolled families at host schools (confirm CPC site)
Grand Street Settlement Youth Programs
general · Lower East Side
PriceFree COMPASS/Beacon after-school at partner schools and Beacon sites (e.g. PS 84 Jose de Diego flyer; TNS Beacon page)
Hamilton-Madison House Youth Development
general · Lower East Side
Price~$10/day youth programs (site-listed)
Henry Street Settlement Afterschool & Summer Camp
general · Lower East Side
AgesKindergarten–8th grade at Boys & Girls Republic; K–5 at partner elementary sites; ages 5–21 at Jacob Riis Cornerstone
ScheduleBoys & Girls Republic and Jacob Riis Cornerstone: mid-winter / spring break 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (per page)
PriceFree afterschool at LES partner schools and community centers; separate fee-based MCS sites historically ~$75/wk (henrystreet.org)
Henry Street Settlement Summer Camps
day camp · Lower East Side
AgesElementary and middle-school youth (BGR historically K–8; JRC rising 1st–5th)
ScheduleFree all-day summer programming weekdays (hours commonly 8 am–5:30 pm)
PriceFree
New Museum Family Day
museum · Lower East Side
AgesFamily Day designed for families with children ages 4–12; visitors 18 and under free
ScheduleFamily Days first Sunday of each month 11 am–3 pm; registration required
PriceFamily Day free for families with children; visitors 18 and under always free
NYPL Seward Park Library Kids
library · Lower East Side
AgesFamily Storytime best for children up to age 5; Infant Lapsit for pre-walkers/crawlers
ScheduleBranch Monday–Thursday 10 am–8 pm; Friday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Thursday/Saturday Family Storytimes and Infant Lapsit on Children’s Floor (see NYPL events)
PriceFree library programs
Teatro SEA
theatre · Lower East Side
AgesKids Network and shows roughly ages 0–10 (Theater for the Very Young 0–7; many school shows Pre-K–6th)
ScheduleSeasonal bilingual children’s theatre and puppetry performances; school residencies by booking
PriceIn-house shows for NYC schools/nonprofits ~$15/person; touring/school workshops by quote (teatrosea.org price list)
Tenement Museum Family Experiences
museum · Lower East Side
AgesChildren ages 5+ welcome on tours; Meet Victoria recommended ages 5+; under 5 welcome on 6A Confinos and neighborhood walking tours
ScheduleFamily programs and costumed interpreter tours on select dates (weekends and most holidays for public tours)
PriceMuseum admission / family program tickets required — adult tickets historically from about $30; check tenement.org for current family program pricing
University Settlement Summer Camp
day camp · Lower East Side
Ages13 and younger and 14+; Summer Rising kindergarten–grade 8
ScheduleFree summer day camps with academics, arts, athletics, and field trips
PriceFree
University Settlement Youth After-School
general · Lower East Side
AgesGrades K–8
ScheduleWeekday afternoons 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; school holidays 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
PriceFree of charge (per after-school page)
Museum of Chinese in America Families
museum · Chinatown
ScheduleMOCACREATE twice monthly on Saturdays 2–4 pm; Family Festivals for Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn
PriceAdults $15; seniors/students $10; children under 12 free; NYC residents pay-what-you-wish in person
New Amsterdam School
childcare · East Village
AgesPrograms for children about 12 months–6 years (nursery 18–24 months; ages 2–3; mixed-age kindergarten 4–6)
ScheduleWeekday nursery/kindergarten programs (applications and school calendar on site)
PriceFull-day nursery/preschool ~$34,620–$36,600 (2025–26 published); half-day ~$25,800–$32,000; aftercare $8,500/year (2026–27)
14th Street Y After School (Educational Alliance)
general · East Village
AgesKindergarten–5th Grade
ScheduleUntil 6:00 PM; fall/spring semester calendar published on page
PriceSemester/year tuition table on page (e.g. ranges listed for 1–5 days/week)
Greenwich House Youth Services
general · East Village
Ages5–15
ScheduleAfter-school five days a week at partner District 1 schools
PriceFee-based school-year after-school; $25 annual non-refundable registration; ACS vouchers accepted; class tuition via Sawyer (greenwichhouse.org policies)
Third Street Music School Settlement
music · East Village
AgesToddlers through teens and adults; Musical Kids Club ages 3–5 among group offerings
ScheduleTypically 32-week sessions; rolling enrollment until filled
Price2026–27 individual lessons ~$3,136–$4,488/32 wks (30–60 min); dance one class/wk ~$800–$1,168; early childhood ~$1,512/32 wks (thirdstreet.nyc tuition)
The School at Peridance
dance · East Village
AgesParent and Toddler from 18 months; classes through teens
Schedule2026/2027 school-year schedule by age group on site
Price$75 registration; performance classes +$125 fee; trial ~$35 (tuition set at registration; peridance.com/sap)
New York Theatre Ballet School
dance · East Village
Ages4 and up (Pre-Ballet ages 4–7; Ballet I–III by audition; Young Artists roughly ages 13–17)
ScheduleSchool-year ballet class schedule
PriceChildren's/Pre-Pro tuition begins about $1,500/full year (historically; nytb.org / BroadwayWorld)
Loco-Motion Dance Theatre for Children
dance · East Village
AgesSchool-age children (all backgrounds and levels of ability)
ScheduleFall registration periods published on site
PriceFull tuition scholarships for over 1/3 of enrollment (per About page)
New York City Fire Museum
museum · SoHo · ~1 mi
AgesWelcomes all ages; Fire Safety Learning Center open to museum visitors; group Fire Safety Tours for organized groups
ScheduleWednesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm
PriceAdults $15; student/senior/disability $10; youth ages 3–17 $6; children 2 and under free; Museums for All $3
Home Cooking New York Kids & Teens
cooking · SoHo · ~1 mi
Ages10+
ScheduleKids/teen cooking classes on Home Cooking NY calendar
PriceKids-only classes (10+) ~$110/class; summer camp ~$695/5 days
PlayGarden NYC Summer Camp
day camp · Tribeca · ~1 mi
Ages1–5 (preschool and Pre-K summer programs; playground under 6)
ScheduleSummer camp / enrichment / playground options at Tribeca (school hours Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; playground 7 days 9:30am–12:00pm and 1:00–4:30pm — confirm current camp session dates)
PriceUES Park Ave listings: full-day ~$185/day ($370–$740 for 2–4 days/wk); AM ~$125/day (booking.page / Playgarden)
Manhattan Youth Downtown Day Camp
day camp · Tribeca · ~1 mi
Ages4–13 (Juniors 4–8; Seniors 9–13)
ScheduleMonday–Friday summer sessions commonly 9 am–5 pm; early drop-off and late pick-up options; multi-week packages published on dates/rates page
PriceSession packages published on dates-and-rates page (e.g. full-season and half-season tuition bands) — confirm current summer
theCoderSchool Tribeca
academic/STEM · Tribeca · ~1 mi
Ages7–18
ScheduleMon–Fri 3:00–7:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; Sun closed (1-hour weekly Code Coaching slots)
PriceCode Coaching (2:1) $309/mo for weekly 1-hour; Private $439/mo (Tribeca pricing)
Playgarden NYC Playground
indoor play · Tribeca · ~1 mi
AgesIndoor playground for children under 6; programs ages about 1–5
ScheduleTribeca playground 7 days: 9:30am–12:00pm and 1:00–4:30pm; school hours Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
PriceMembership-only playground; school-year playground membership listed at $3,399 + tax (2025–26); no drop-ins
Imagine Swimming
swim · Tribeca · ~1 mi
AgesBaby Splash from 8 weeks; Parent & Me ages 4–36 months; weekly lessons ages 3+; Mini Squad/Squad ages 7–17; summer camp ages 6–12
ScheduleTriBeCa Flagship roughly Mon–Fri from ~8:20am into evening; Sat–Sun ~8:30am–6:30pm (weekly lessons 7 days)
PriceWeekly group lessons about $64 per 30/40-min class or $109 per 60-min; semi-private $96; private $192; +$59 annual admin fee (Imagine tuition page)
Wet Paint! Art Studio
arts · Tribeca · ~1 mi
AgesArt After School ages 7–15 (class bands by weekday)
ScheduleFall after-school weekday sessions (e.g. Sep–Dec semester blocks published on home page)
PriceAfterschool/portfolio terms ~$1,200 (e.g. Fall 12 sessions); Saturday/holiday art days ~$135 (wetpaintartstudio.com)
Kinder Prep Summer Camp
day camp · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesWilliamsburg ages ~3 months–5 years; Brooklyn Heights ages 1–6
ScheduleMulti-week summer day camp with extended hours 7:30 am–6:00 pm
PriceSummer camp Jul 6–Aug 21, 2026 (Williamsburg & Brooklyn Heights); tuition mirrors center monthly rates / by inquiry on camp page
Packer Summer Camp
day camp · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
Ages4–14 (must be 4 by September 1 of camp year); CIT for entering 8th–9th
ScheduleSix one-week sessions (e.g. June 15–July 24, 2026); 8:30 am–3:30 pm; after camp care to 6 pm
Price$815/week for campers ($660 for week of June 15 as published for 2026); CIT $660/week ($530 short week); after camp $40/day
Kinder Prep Montessori
childcare · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesEarly Preschool / 2s ages 2–3 (additional programs on site)
ScheduleExample campus hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM (check campus page)
PriceWilliamsburg ~$2,350–$3,500/mo by age & days; Brooklyn Heights ~$3,300–$3,800/mo (all-inclusive, month-to-month)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
nature/animal · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesEarly Nature Experiences ages 2–4 when offered; Open Hours all ages
ScheduleOpen Hours Thursdays and Fridays 3–5 pm; Saturdays and Sundays 1–5 pm (2026 season preview)
PricePublic Open Hours free
Voxel Academy
academic/STEM · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
Ages5–14
ScheduleAfter-school coding/robotics class schedule
PriceAfter-school tracks ~$420–$910/season (Minecraft/Junior STEAM etc.)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Youth Soccer
sports · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesYouth leagues for K–6th grade (site); NYC Parks event copy also notes 1st–6th grade
ScheduleAffordable spring and fall youth leagues at Pier 5; Saturday mornings with optional weekday practices
Price~$110–$160/season (tiered by household income); 10-week league
Sweat Soccer Club
sports · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesFree Pier 5 program ages 5–9 stated on page
ScheduleSpring and fall Saturday programs at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5
PriceFREE (uniform optional purchase noted)
Pier 2 Roller Rink Skate Lessons
skating · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesKids skate lessons ages 5+
ScheduleThursday kids lessons 6–7pm stated (seasonal)
Price$20 admission includes skate rental and wrist guards
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
sports · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
AgesChildren as young as age 4 for beginner classes and introductory private lessons
ScheduleGroup beginner classes available 6 days a week; camps ages 6–16 stated
PriceIntroductory private foil lesson listed at $49 on site
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
music · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
Ages5–18
ScheduleAge-based divisions; Pre-Preparatory audition-free for ages 5–6
Treasure Trunk Theatre
theatre · Brooklyn Heights · ~1 mi
Ages3–12 across holiday camps, summer camps, and musical intensives
ScheduleYouth theatre class/production calendar
PriceSummer camp pricing starts about $440/week (BBP 2026 guide); class rates on site
Ms. Lam Montessori
childcare · Williamsburg · ~2 mi
Ages1.5–12 years (MiCasa / Toddler 1.5–3; Primary 3–6; Elementary through 6th)
ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (campus hours published on site)
PriceAnnual: MiCasa $41,500; Toddler/Primary $39,500; Elementary $43,500 (half-day MiCasa $37,500 / Toddler-Primary $35,500). Aftercare all-year ~$9,500–$15,000; summer full-day sessions from ~$3,900–$4,280/4-week band
Carrig Montessori
childcare · Williamsburg · ~2 mi
AgesPrimary ages 3–5; Elementary grades 1–5; Mindful Parenting for babies/toddlers 6 months–2 years
SchedulePrimary 8:30am–1pm, 3pm, or extended to 6pm; Elementary 8:30am–3pm with after-school option
PricePreschool 2026–27: half-day $22,200 / standard $24,500 / extended $30,600 (+ $2,800 holding fee applied to tuition)
Guidepost Montessori at Williamsburg
childcare · Williamsburg · ~2 mi
AgesYoung Toddler 12–24 months; Toddler 2–3; Children's House 3–6; bilingual/immersion Spanish options
ScheduleMonday–Friday 7:00 am–6:00 pm
Price$500 off first full month promo published; extended-day included at no extra cost; ongoing tuition by inquiry/tour
St. Nicks Alliance After-School
general · Williamsburg · ~2 mi
Ages5–13 (after-school centers)
ScheduleAfter school from dismissal; typically end 5:30 p.m. (check site)
PriceFree
Hudson Table Brooklyn Kids Programming
cooking · Williamsburg · ~2 mi
ScheduleKids programming on Hudson Table Brooklyn calendar
PriceSingle kids classes typically ~$65–$85; after-school series ~$600–$1,200+; 4-class series ~$300
MSJS Gym
gymnastics · Williamsburg · ~2 mi
AgesClasses from 9 months (Tot Party) through older recreational levels
ScheduleRecreational season Sept–June; age-banded classes and Family Fun open play on Williamsburg calendar (team e.g. Bronze Mon & Fri 4:30–7pm)
PriceMonthly class tuition about $169–$324 depending on length/level (msjsgym.com/classes)
Camp Léman
day camp · Financial District · ~2 mi
Ages3 through rising 6th grade
ScheduleJune 22 through August 7, 2026; flexible weekly enrollment with half-day, full-day, and extended-day options
PriceFull-day about $1,400/wk or $2,750–$7,250 for 2–7 weeks; half-day ~$1,200/wk to $6,400/7 wks (MomBrains / Léman 2026)
South Street Seaport Museum Family Activities
museum · Financial District · ~2 mi
AgesHands-on family activities for visitors of all ages
ScheduleFamily activities Saturday and Sunday 11 am–4:30 pm; museum Friday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm (walk-ups); Wednesday–Thursday timed preregistration slots
PriceFamily activities included in General Admission; Adults $18; seniors/students $15; children $5; members free