# Things to do with kids in Queens (565)

> 565 kid-friendly places and programs in Queens, led by sports, playgrounds and libraries. Includes Alley Pond Environmental Center and Hunters Point Library.

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## Things to do with kids in Queens

565 kid-friendly places and programs in Queens, led by sports, playgrounds and libraries. Includes Alley Pond Environmental Center and Hunters Point Library.

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[Art 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/art/) · [Dance 58 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/dance/) · [Galleries 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/galleries/) · [Gymnastics 15 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/gymnastics/) · [Language 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/language/) · [Libraries 66 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/libraries/) · [Museums 15 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/museums/) · [Music 13 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/music/) · [Nature 16 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/nature/) · [Playgrounds 78 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/playgrounds/) · [Play spaces 62 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/social/) · [Sports 144 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/sports/) · [STEM 31 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/stem/) · [Stores 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/stores/) · [Swimming 23 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/swimming/) · [Theater 16 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/theater/) · [Zoos 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/zoos/) 

### Neighborhoods in Queens 69 

[Arverne 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-arverne/) · [Astoria 47 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-astoria/) Astoria Heights 1 [Auburndale 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-auburndale/) · [Bay Terrace 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-bay-terrace/) · [Bayside 24 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-bayside/) · [Bellerose 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-bellerose/) Breezy Point 1 [Briarwood 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-briarwood/) · [Broad Channel 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-broad-channel/) · [Cambria Heights 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-cambria-heights/) · [College Point 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-college-point/) · [Corona 16 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-corona/) Ditmars Steinway 1 [Douglaston 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-douglaston/) · [East Elmhurst 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-east-elmhurst/) · [Elmhurst 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-elmhurst/) · [Far Rockaway 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-far-rockaway/) · [Flushing 48 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-flushing/) · [Flushing Meadows Corona Park 12 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-flushing-meadows-corona-park/) · [Forest Hills 30 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-forest-hills/) Forest Park 1 Fort Tilden 1 [Fresh Meadows 12 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-fresh-meadows/) · [Glen Oaks 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-glen-oaks/) · [Glendale 14 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-glendale/) Hillcrest 1 Hollis 1 [Hollis Hills 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-hollis-hills/) Holliswood 1 [Howard Beach 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-howard-beach/) · [Jackson Heights 12 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-jackson-heights/) · [Jamaica 18 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-jamaica/) Jamaica Hills 1 [Kew Gardens 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-kew-gardens/) · [Kew Gardens Hills 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-kew-gardens-hills/) Laurelton 1 Lefrak City 1 [Little Neck 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-little-neck/) · [Long Island City 53 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-long-island-city/) · [Maspeth 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-maspeth/) · [Middle Village 9 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-middle-village/) Murray Hill 1 [Oakland Gardens 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-oakland-gardens/) · [Ozone Park 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-ozone-park/) Pomonok 1 [Queens Village 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-queens-village/) Queensboro Hill 1 Queensbridge 1 [Ravenswood 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-ravenswood/) · [Rego Park 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rego-park/) · [Richmond Hill 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-richmond-hill/) · [Ridgewood 18 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-ridgewood/) Rochdale Village 1 Rockaway 1 [Rockaway Beach 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rockaway-beach/) · [Rockaway Park 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rockaway-park/) · [Rosedale 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-rosedale/) South Hollis 1 [South Jamaica 8 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-south-jamaica/) · [South Ozone Park 5 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-south-ozone-park/) · [South Richmond Hill 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-south-richmond-hill/) · [Springfield Gardens 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-springfield-gardens/) · [St. Albans 11 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-st-albans/) · [Sunnyside 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-sunnyside/) Various Queens parks 1 [Whitestone 13 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-whitestone/) · [Woodhaven 6 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-woodhaven/) · [Woodside 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/queens-woodside/) 

[Alley Pond Environmental Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/alley-pond-environmental-center/): Douglaston Suggested $5 An environmental education center in Queens with resident animal ambassadors, nature trails through Alley Pond Park s wetlands and woods, and a big menu of classes. Toddler classes start before age 2, with weekend, homeschool and free programs for older kids. Ages 1–14 Daily Indoor

[Hunters Point Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hunters-point-library/): Long Island City Free Queens Public Library Little ones and school-age kids in Hunters Point can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Hunters Point Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Toddler Time, Family Fun and Crafternoon. The striking waterfront building sits next to Gantry Plaza State Park and opens on Sundays. All ages Daily Indoor

[Queens Central Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/queens-central-library/): Jamaica Free Queens Public Library Little ones and school-age kids in Jamaica can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Queens Central Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. The weekly lineup has recently included bilingual storytimes, STEM activities, crafts and video game hours. Its Children s Library Discovery Center mixes a kids library with hands-on science and math exhibits, and the building opens on Sundays. All ages Daily Indoor

[Briarwood Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/briarwood-library/): Briarwood Free Queens Public Library Briarwood Library is a neighborhood branch where Briarwood children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids programs. The weekly lineup has recently included Lego Club and Arts & Crafts. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Elmhurst Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/elmhurst-library/): Elmhurst Free Queens Public Library Little ones and school-age kids in Elmhurst can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Elmhurst Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Recurring kids programs lately have included Mother Goose Time infants, PreK & Kindergarten Storytime, Wacky Adventures STEAM for school-age and Tween Time. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Flushing Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flushing-library/): Flushing Free Queens Public Library At Flushing Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Flushing students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included storytime & craft events and hands-on crafts. This is one of the busiest branches in the Queens system, with large collections in several languages, and it opens Sundays. All ages Daily Indoor

[Hillcrest Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hillcrest-library/): Hillcrest Free Queens Public Library At Hillcrest Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Hillcrest students. The weekly lineup has recently included Toddler Time, Toddler Play Time, Family Storytime and Crafternoon. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge/): Broad Channel Free National Park Service – Gateway National Recreation Area Over 12,000 acres of water, salt marsh and upland habitat in Jamaica Bay that form one of the Northeast s largest bird habitats. Families walk the pond trails from the visitor center to spot egrets, ospreys and migrating shorebirds. Ages 3–17 Mon, Fri–Sun Outdoor

[Langston Hughes Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/langston-hughes-library/): Corona Free Queens Public Library The children s area at Langston Hughes Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Corona kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Current calendar offerings for kids include Storytime in Spanish, After-School Storytime and Craft and STEM & crafts. The branch is home to a well-known Black heritage reference center. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[Queens Zoo](https://littlegotham.com/activity/queens-zoo/): Flushing Meadows Corona Park Kids $7.95 Wildlife Conservation Society A zoo in Flushing Meadows Corona Park focused on animals of the Americas, such as Andean bears, sea lions, pumas and bison, plus a domestic-animal area. It is small enough to see everything in a morning. Ages 0–12 Daily Outdoor

[Flushing YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/flushing-ymca-swim-lessons/): Flushing Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Flushing YMCA in Flushing runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times. All ages Indoor

[Jamaica YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/jamaica-ymca-swim-lessons/): Jamaica Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Jamaica YMCA in Jamaica runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times. All ages Indoor

[Long Island City YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/long-island-city-ymca-swim-lessons/): Long Island City Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Long Island City YMCA in Long Island City runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times. All ages Indoor

[McGoldrick Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mcgoldrick-library/): Flushing Free Queens Public Library McGoldrick Library gives Flushing families a free indoor stop with a kids collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. The weekly lineup has recently included Toddler Storytime, Picture Book Time, Game Time and Toddler Fun Time. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[North Forest Park Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/north-forest-park-library/): Forest Hills Free Queens Public Library At North Forest Park Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Forest Hills students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included storytimes, baby programs, toddler playtime and LEGO club. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor

[NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Far Rockaway](https://littlegotham.com/activity/nyc-first-stem-center-qpl-far-rockaway/): Far Rockaway Free NYC FIRST Located in the Far Rockaway library, this free STEM center lets kids 12 and up build robots, learn design software and try fabrication tools during after-school drop-in hours. Ages 12–17 Tue–Fri Indoor

[NYC FIRST STEM Center @ QPL Jamaica Central](https://littlegotham.com/activity/nyc-first-stem-center-qpl-jamaica-central/): Jamaica Free NYC FIRST Inside Queens Public Library s central branch, middle and high schoolers take robotics and technical workshops and use design and fabrication equipment with guidance from STEM staff. Access is free with an NYC FIRST membership. Ages 12–17 Tue, Thu, Fri Indoor

[Ridgewood YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ridgewood-ymca-swim-lessons/): Ridgewood Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The Ridgewood YMCA in Ridgewood runs YMCA swim lessons in its indoor pool, from parent-and-child water play for babies and toddlers to preschool classes for ages 3–5 and stroke-building levels for school-age kids and teens. Families can also use scheduled family swim times. All ages Indoor

[Baisley Park South Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/baisley-park-south-playground/): South Jamaica Free NYC Parks Baisley Park South Playground is a NYC Parks play area inside Baisley Pond Park, with climbing structures and play equipment scaled for kids. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down. Ages 0–12 Outdoor

[Bowne Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bowne-playground/): Murray Hill Free NYC Parks Bowne Playground is a NYC Parks play area in Bowne Park near 29th Ave to 32nd Ave between 158th St and 159th St, with climbing structures and play equipment scaled for kids. Ground-level activities and transfer platforms make much of the play area reachable for children with mobility needs. A spray shower makes it a go-to summer stop when children need to splash and cool down. Ages 0–12 Outdoor

[CityParks Soccer at Flushing Meadows Corona Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-soccer-at-flushing-meadows-corona-park/): Flushing Meadows Corona Park Free City Parks Foundation Free co-ed youth soccer clinics where coaches teach passing, dribbling and shooting through drills and informal scrimmages. Standout players are invited to end-of-season tournaments. Ages 5–12 Outdoor

[CityParks Soccer at Roy Wilkins Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-soccer-at-roy-wilkins-park/): St. Albans Free City Parks Foundation Free co-ed youth soccer clinics where coaches teach passing, dribbling and shooting through drills and informal scrimmages. Standout players are invited to end-of-season tournaments. Ages 5–12 Outdoor

[CityParks Tennis at Kissena Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-tennis-at-kissena-park/): Flushing Free City Parks Foundation Free youth tennis instruction on public park courts, with coaches teaching strokes, footwork and match play. Rackets are provided for beginners. Ages 6–17 Outdoor

[CityParks Tennis at Springfield Park](https://littlegotham.com/activity/cityparks-tennis-at-springfield-park/): Springfield Gardens Free City Parks Foundation Free youth tennis instruction on public park courts, with coaches teaching strokes, footwork and match play. Rackets are provided for beginners. Ages 6–17 Outdoor

### Quick answers

How many places and programs for kids are there in Queens?

LittleGotham lists 565 places and programs for kids in Queens. The largest groups are 144 sports programs, 78 playgrounds, 66 libraries.

Are there free things to do for kids in Queens?

Yes. 203 of 565 are free to attend, including Hunters Point Library, Queens Central Library, Baisley Park South Playground.

What can kids do indoors in Queens on a rainy day?

420 listings are indoors, such as Alley Pond Environmental Center, Hunters Point Library, Queens Central Library.

Which neighborhoods in Queens have the most places and programs?

Long Island City (53), Flushing (48), Astoria (47).

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