The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Queens With Kids
I have spent most of my life in Queens. Not because I had no other place to go, or no means to move, but because I truly believe that this area is like no other in the world. Steinway Street and Flushing can transport you to a totally different country without even leaving the borough. Neighborhoods in Queens have an old world charm where it is still ok to know your neighbor and local shop owner. Because I have an unconditional love for this borough, Queens Mamas has begun a list, one that I hope you will help me grow of “Things to Do in Queens with Kids”. A list of the ultimate things to do with your kids in Queens. *Update* we continually update this post and it is growing on a continuous basis. Our list is now at 105 but please feel free to add to it in the comments section.
- Alley Pond Park has a climbing course and tons of trails for kids.
- A Giant Baby Expo is held in Queens during the first weekend in May.
- Around the world in Queens tour is a great staycation in the borough.
- Astoria Queens is an awesome neighborhood to check out with kids.
- Bayside Queens is full of great eats and things to do with kids.
- Beaches in Queens are all along the southern coast and super fun.
- Belgian burgers and fries in Queens are a special treat.
- Explore the Best Playgrounds in Queens
- Enjoy brunch with your baby.
- The Biggest Birthday Party in NYC is held in Queens – The New York Birthday Show
- Bike Rides in Queens are a great way to get some exercise
- Host your next Birthday Party in Queens.
- Bounce U is a fun space that offers open bounce sessions and special events.
- Brooklyn Grange Farm hosts a weekly farmers market selling items made on a rooftop in LIC
- Don’t have space to BBQ? Butcher Bar will take care of it for you.
- Learn how to join the circus at Circus Warehouse
- See a game at Citi Field
- Community Gardens in Queens are a great place to volunteer and hang out it.
- Hungry? try some amazing cookies cakes and treats in Queens.
- Cupcakes in Heels has designer inspired cupcakes.
- Eastern Queens has the boroughs prettiest library.
- Eat in Flushing Queens and try new foods like Asian noodles and shaved ice.
- Eat lunch at Bareburger
- Eat on the cheap in Sunnyside
- Elmhurst Playground has a new look. Check it out.
- Enjoy an Indie Bookshop with your kids.
- Flushing Meadows Park has play parks, aquatic centers, museums and an ice rink.
- Flushing Town Hall frequently has workshops and performances for kids ages 8 and up.
- Forest Hills is a fun neighborhood to check out. It has the oldest Ice Cream Parlor in Queens.
- Free Indoor Fun on a rainy day like host a play date, play dress up, go “camping” – all in the comfort of your own home.
- Free Summer Concerts are all around Queens during the summer.
- Free Trial Classes in Queens can be a great cheap way to check out classes and meet moms.
- Free yoga and Pilates is a popular summer activity in Queens.
- Gantry State Park is our new favorite park in Queens.
- Going for a ride on horseback in Queens is easier than you may think. Forest Park has over seven miles of bridle paths, and a local stable offers trail rides, as well as lessons. Lynn’s Riding School 718-261-7679.
- Shop at the Queens Green Markets
- Holiday Markets for something unusual and fun.
- Hot Chocolate Crawl for cold winter days.
- Ice skating with kids in Queens is a year round treat that families can enjoy.
- Indoor Activities in Queens for kids are a good alternative on rainy days.
- Jackson Heights is a great neighborhood to check out.
- Jackson Heights Play Street is open during the summer and totally unique to Queens.
- Juniper Valley Park is a must in Middle Village
- Kids `n Shape This large play space offers parties, an after school program, and Open Play sessions almost every day of the week.
- Kids Fun House With an indoor playground and fun events, this play space offers lots of opportunities for physical play.
- Learning Park in Jackson Heights is a hidden private playground in Queens.
- LIC Kids Long Island City Kids is an enrichment center and gym.
- Sing Along at Waltz Astoria
- Local Coffee Shops are a great place to hang out with baby in tow.
- Long Island City Neighborhood Tour
- Louis Armstrong House Museum is a completely preserved house in Corona where the musician used to live.
- Eat Malaysian food in Flushing
- Middle Village has some good parks and a lot of open space.
- Check out one of Queens’ great mommy and me classes
- Museum Gift Shops in Queens can be more interesting than a simple trip to the mall.
- Museum of the Moving Image has a seemingly endless list of programming for kids.
- New York City’s largest baby expo for parents is held in Queens and kids are invited.
- Noguchi Museum is a quiet and peaceful place to take your baby.
- NY Hall of Science –Preschool Place is a fun indoor play area within the museum is for kids ages 6 and under.
- NYC Zoos what is better than a Queens petting zoo?
- Parks in Queens are some of the best!
- Pastrami in Rego Park – Yum!
- picnic in a local park
- Go plane spotting in Queens with Kids
- Get Wet @ Pools in Queens
- Get Messy @ the Potters Wheel in Kew Gardens
- There is a kid friendly private courtyard at the Museum of the Moving Image
- Looking for basics? Queens Borough Essentials for Parents
- Get back to nature at the Queens Botanical Garden
- Feed animals at the Queens County Farm Museum
- Visit Queens Museums for free
- Get Cultured @ the Queens Theatre
- Stay inside with rainy day activities
- Resobox Japanese Culture Classes for tweens and teens
- Rockaway Beach in the summer months
- Rocket Park Mini Golf at Hall of Science
- Rosedale Queens is a hidden gem.
- A Secret Playground is located in Astoria that kids can enjoy.
- Shopping in Queens -We recommend Austin Street in Forest Hills and the Queens Center Mall for some generic retail therapy.
- Socrates Sculpture Park is an open studio and exhibition space in Long Island City. A great place to explore; beginning May 8th the park also offers a series of outdoor art workshops for kids.
- Spa Castle is a spa for the whole family.
- Get Active with Sports activities in Queens
- Check out Sunnyside Gardens Park
- Walk around and discover the Sunnyside Neighborhood
- A Supper Club Dinner is a good date night idea. Ask before you bring the kids.
- Tap into your competitive spirit by challenging kids to a round or two of mini golf www.golfnyc.com for more information
- The Astoria Branch Library offers sewing and Crochet classes for teens, as well as workshops on sustainable design for children ages 6-12.
- The Forest Hills Library Branch offers a Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and Russian Cuddle-Up Story Time; in addition to a Toddler Story Time and Baby Crawl program.
- The Long Island City Library Branch offers several special events for teens. The library also offers a weekly Picture Book Time, and Toddler Time
- The Noguchi Museum’s Teen Advisory Board plans programs for other teens and advises Noguchi Museum staff on teen-related matters. Check out the Noguchi’s Teen programming here.
- The NYC Parks Department Teen Programs offered include sports, fitness, dance, and swimming classes, as well as homework help, cooking workshops, and art classes.
- The Queens Museum of Art is free the second Sunday of each month
- The Rego Park Library offers a Mother Goose Story Time, as well as seasonal Picture Book Story Time hours.
- The Sunnyside Branch Library offers a Toddler and Picture Book Time, as well as a weekly Children’s Theater Workshop for ages 6-11.
- Trick or Treating in Queens
- Whitestone Neighborhood Tour
- Woodside Neighborhood Tour
- Visit Fort Totten
- Participate in the Tour de Queens Bike Tour
- Ice Cream Crawl in Queens
- NYC Marathon runs through Queens
- Best NY event? the Maker Faire in Queens
- Check out some Indoor Playspaces
- Volunteer Locally
- Queens Taco Crawl
