# Things to do with kids in Van Nest, the Bronx (5)

> 5 places and programs for kids in and around Van Nest, the Bronx (2 free): sports, libraries, playgrounds. Includes Full Element Martial Arts and BX Cage…

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## Things to do with kids in Van Nest, the Bronx

5 places and programs for kids in and around Van Nest, the Bronx (2 free): sports, libraries, playgrounds. Includes Full Element Martial Arts and BX Cage Fight (Delgado Karate).

[Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Bronx&nb=Van+Nest) 2 free 4 indoor 

### By category

Libraries 1 Playgrounds 1 Sports 3 

### Nearby neighborhoods

[Pelham Parkway](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-pelham-parkway/) · [Morris Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-morris-park/) · [Bronx Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-bronx-park/) · [Parkchester](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-parkchester/) · [West Farms](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-west-farms/) · [Allerton](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/bronx-allerton/) 

[Full Element Martial Arts](https://littlegotham.com/activity/full-element-martial-arts/): Van Nest Price on site A Bronx martial arts and kickboxing school with a kids program that teaches self-defense, focus and confidence through fun classes. It also runs an after-school program, summer camp and martial-arts-themed birthday parties. All ages Indoor

[BX Cage Fight (Delgado Karate)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bx-cage-fight-delgado-karate/): Van Nest Price on site Delgado Karate / Bx Cage Fight A Morris Park martial arts gym whose kids and teens program mixes karate, judo, boxing and grappling under a belt system. The gym has been run by the Delgado family for nearly three decades and also trains adult kickboxers and MMA fighters. Up to 17 Indoor

[Delgado Karate](https://littlegotham.com/activity/delgado-karate/): Van Nest Price on site A family-owned Morris Park dojo, open since 1996, where kids earn belts in karate and can also try judo, jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. It runs an after-school karate program, summer camp and birthday parties. Up to 17 Indoor

[Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pelham-parkway-van-nest-library/): Van Nest Free The New York Public Library The children s area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A Van Nest–Pelham Parkway branch with a children s area for picture books and early readers. All ages Indoor

[Matthews Muliner Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/matthews-muliner-playground/): Van Nest Free NYC Parks This NYC Parks playground in Van Nest gives children a fenced place to climb, slide and let off steam. It is a handy neighborhood stop for young children and their caregivers. Ages 1–12 Outdoor

### Quick answers

How many places and programs for kids are there in Van Nest, the Bronx?

LittleGotham lists 5 places and programs for kids in Van Nest, the Bronx. The largest groups are 3 sports programs, 1 library, 1 playground.

Are there free things to do for kids in Van Nest, the Bronx?

Yes. 2 of 5 are free to attend, including Matthews Muliner Playground, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library.

What can kids do indoors in Van Nest, the Bronx on a rainy day?

4 listings are indoors, such as Full Element Martial Arts, BX Cage Fight (Delgado Karate), Delgado Karate.

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