# Things to do with kids in Chinatown, Manhattan (7)

> 7 places and programs for kids in and around Chinatown, Manhattan (3 free): playgrounds, sports, libraries. Includes Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and…

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## Things to do with kids in Chinatown, Manhattan

7 places and programs for kids in and around Chinatown, Manhattan (3 free): playgrounds, sports, libraries. Includes Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Champions Martial Arts Chinatown.

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[Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/museum-of-chinese-in-america-moca/): Chinatown Price on site Museum of Chinese in America A Chinatown museum telling the stories of Chinese Americans through objects, photographs and personal histories. Family festival days around Lunar New Year and other holidays bring crafts and performances. Ages 6–17 Wed–Sun Indoor

[Champions Martial Arts Chinatown](https://littlegotham.com/activity/champions-martial-arts-chinatown/): Chinatown Price on site Champions Martial Arts A neighborhood branch of the Champions taekwondo network, with separate classes for preschoolers (Little Tigers), school-age kids and teens. Children practice kicks, forms and self-defense while working on focus and discipline, and the branch also runs after-school pickup, summer camp and a competition team. Ages 3–17 Indoor

[Chatham Square Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/chatham-square-library/): Chinatown Free The New York Public Library Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A busy Chinatown branch known for its Chinese-language holdings, where families can find picture books in more than one language. All ages Indoor

[Kumon Math & Reading Center of Chinatown](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kumon-math-reading-center-of-chinatown/): Chinatown Price on site Kumon Kids build math and reading skills through short, leveled worksheet assignments done a little each day, coming into the center a couple of times a week for instructor check-ins. Students move ahead as soon as they master each level, so advanced kids can work well beyond their grade. Ages 3–17 Indoor

[New York Chinese School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-chinese-school/): Chinatown Price on site Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) Run by Chinatown s historic benevolent association, this long-established community school teaches Chinese language and culture to children, with students also performing at community celebrations like the Lunar New Year festivities. Ages 5–17 Indoor

[Columbus Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/columbus-park-playground/): Chinatown Free NYC Parks Columbus Park in Chinatown has a playground where kids climb and swing alongside a busy community space known for card games and tai chi. It is one of the few green spaces in the neighborhood. Ages 1–12 Outdoor

[Hester Street Playground (Sara D. Roosevelt Park)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hester-street-playground-sara-d-roosevelt-park/): Chinatown Free NYC Parks This NYC Parks playground in Chinatown 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 Chinatown, Manhattan?

LittleGotham lists 7 places and programs for kids in Chinatown, Manhattan. The largest groups are 2 playgrounds, 1 sports program, 1 library.

Are there free things to do for kids in Chinatown, Manhattan?

Yes. 3 of 7 are free to attend, including Chatham Square Library, Columbus Park Playground, Hester Street Playground (Sara D. Roosevelt Park).

What can kids do indoors in Chinatown, Manhattan on a rainy day?

5 listings are indoors, such as Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), Champions Martial Arts Chinatown, Chatham Square Library.

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