# Things to do with kids in the Financial District, Manhattan (26) > 26 places and programs for kids in and around the Financial District, Manhattan (6 free): sports, play spaces, museums. Includes Governors Island and Staten… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-financial-district/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Financial District ## Things to do with kids in the Financial District, Manhattan 26 places and programs for kids in and around the Financial District, Manhattan (6 free): sports, play spaces, museums. Includes Governors Island and Staten Island Ferry. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Manhattan&nb=Financial+District) 6 free 21 indoor ### By category Language 1 Museums 4 Music 2 Nature 1 Playgrounds 2 Play spaces 5 Sports 6 Swimming 2 Theater 3 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Battery Park City](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-battery-park-city/) · [South Street Seaport](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-south-street-seaport/) · [Civic Center](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-civic-center/) · [Tribeca](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tribeca/) · [Two Bridges](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-two-bridges/) · [Chinatown](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chinatown/) · [Governors Island](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-governors-island/) [Governors Island](https://littlegotham.com/activity/governors-island/): Financial District Kids free Trust for Governors Island A 172-acre car-free island a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan, with open lawns, play fields and winding paths perfect for kids on bikes and scooters. Public art, seasonal events and harbor views fill a day trip. All ages Outdoor [Staten Island Ferry](https://littlegotham.com/activity/staten-island-ferry/): Financial District Free NYC Department of Transportation A free 25-minute boat ride across New York Harbor between Lower Manhattan and St. George, with close-up views of the Statue of Liberty along the way. Kids love watching the harbor traffic from the outdoor decks. All ages [The Oculus (Westfield World Trade Center)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-oculus-westfield-world-trade-center/): Financial District Free Westfield The soaring white-ribbed transit hub and mall at the World Trade Center, whose huge open hall wows kids and makes a handy indoor stop in Lower Manhattan. It connects to subways and PATH trains and holds shops and food options. All ages Indoor [Complete Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/complete-playground/): Financial District Kids $30 An inclusive indoor playground in the Financial District where neurotypical and neurodivergent kids climb, swing, slide and play pretend. It also offers classes in gymnastics, martial arts, robotics, music and crafts, an after-school program and birthday parties. Ages 0–12 Daily Indoor [Court 16 Manhattan-FiDi](https://littlegotham.com/activity/court-16-manhattan-fidi/): Financial District Price on site Court 16 An indoor tennis club in the Financial District built with kid-sized courts for its Kids Tennis Academy. Children learn through structured classes, and families can sign up for a kids academy membership. All ages Daily Indoor [Fraunces Tavern Museum](https://littlegotham.com/activity/fraunces-tavern-museum/): Financial District Price on site Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York The historic tavern where George Washington bid farewell to his officers, now a museum of Revolutionary War artifacts and period rooms. Hands-on school programs bring the Revolution to life for kids. Ages 6–17 Daily Indoor [Imagination Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/imagination-playground/): Financial District Free NYC Parks A playground designed by David Rockwell where kids build with giant foam blocks, crates and fabric, alongside sand and water play. Ages 2–12 Outdoor [Shinkai Dojo](https://littlegotham.com/activity/shinkai-dojo/): Financial District Price on site A Financial District dojo teaching traditional JKA Shotokan karate, with an early childhood class for ages 3-5 and youth karate for 6-11\. Families can also train together in a family karate class open to ages 6 and up. Ages 3–17 Tue–Sun Indoor [9/11 Memorial & Museum](https://littlegotham.com/activity/9-11-memorial-museum/): Financial District Price on site National September 11 Memorial & Museum The outdoor memorial pools are free to visit, and the underground museum tells the story of September 11 through artifacts and personal accounts. The museum offers youth and family tours and guidance for talking with children; content is best suited to older kids. Ages 10–17 Mon, Wed–Sun [National Museum of the American Indian - New York](https://littlegotham.com/activity/national-museum-of-the-american-indian-new-york/): Financial District Free Smithsonian Institution Free Smithsonian museum in the grand Custom House at Bowling Green, showcasing Native cultures of the Americas. The imagiNATIONS Activity Center lets kids explore Native innovations through hands-on games and building activities. All ages Daily Indoor [One World Observatory](https://littlegotham.com/activity/one-world-observatory/): Financial District $39 Kids zoom 102 floors in under a minute in SkyPod elevators that show a time-lapse of the city s growth, then take in views from the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. A short theater presentation and interactive screens add to the visit. All ages Daily Indoor [Trinity Boxing Club Kids Boxing](https://littlegotham.com/activity/trinity-boxing-club-kids-boxing/): Financial District Price on site Trinity Boxing Club A Financial District boxing club with a kids program open to both boys and girls. Children learn boxing skills while building coordination, focus and discipline. All ages Mon–Sat Indoor [Bilingual Birdies](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bilingual-birdies/): Financial District Price on site Caregiver-and-child classes that teach Spanish, French or Mandarin through live music, dance and puppets, led by bilingual musician-teachers. Classes run at partner sites around the city and online, and families get songs and vocabulary materials to keep practicing at home. Ages 0–6 Indoor [British Swim School – Wall Street](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-wall-street/): Financial District Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this Financial District pool, starting with babies as young as 3 months. Kids move from water acclimation to survival skills like floating and rolling over, then on to stroke development; adaptive classes are offered too. All ages Indoor [Downtown Wolves](https://littlegotham.com/activity/downtown-wolves/): Financial District Price on site Fastbreak Sports A downtown Manhattan basketball program offering year-round skill classes, school-break and summer camps, and grade-based competitive and travel teams. Programs run at locations in TriBeCa, SoHo and the Financial District. Ages 4–16 Indoor [Federal Hall National Memorial](https://littlegotham.com/activity/federal-hall-national-memorial/): Financial District Free National Park Service The Wall Street site where George Washington took the oath as first president, marked by a giant statue on the steps. Inside, free exhibits and ranger programs explain the birth of the U.S. government. Ages 6–17 Indoor [Little Mozart School of Violin](https://littlegotham.com/activity/little-mozart-school-of-violin/): Financial District Price on site Little Mozart, School of Violin A violin school where children as young as four learn to play with experienced, vetted teachers. Instruction is tailored to each student and covers technique and musical expression from beginner to advanced levels. Ages 4+ Indoor [New York Film Academy Acting for Film Camps for Kids & Teens](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-film-academy-acting-for-film-camps-for-kids-teens/): Financial District Kids $1 New York Film Academy One-week and longer summer camps where kids (10-13) and teens (14-17) learn on-camera acting, working on scenes that get filmed and screened. NYFA also runs 12-weekend youth workshops during the school year. Ages 10–17 Indoor [New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Summer Camp for Kids](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-film-academy-musical-theatre-summer-camp-for-kids/): Financial District $810 New York Film Academy A one-week summer camp at NYFA s New York campus where kids practice singing, dancing and acting for the stage. It s a shorter, lower-cost option within NYFA s youth camp lineup. Ages 10–13 Indoor [Physique Swimming - Financial District](https://littlegotham.com/activity/physique-swimming-financial-district/): Financial District Price on site Physique Swimming Physique Swimming holds kids swim classes at a Lower Manhattan school pool as part of its network of NYC locations. Children learn in small, skills-based classes, and the company also hosts swim birthday parties. All ages Indoor [Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street](https://littlegotham.com/activity/renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-wall-street/): Financial District Price on site Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu A Financial District jiu-jitsu academy opened in 2023 with youth classes for ages 3-15 split into three levels. The youngest kids play movement games in 30-minute sessions, 6-8 year olds build core skills, and older kids follow a curriculum close to the adult program. Ages 3–15 Indoor [Square Circle New York](https://littlegotham.com/activity/square-circle-new-york/): Financial District Price on site A Lower Manhattan martial arts gym with youth Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes. Kids build discipline, confidence and fitness while learning striking and grappling. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Stella Adler Young Actors Gym](https://littlegotham.com/activity/stella-adler-young-actors-gym/): Financial District Price on site Stella Adler Center for the Arts The Stella Adler Studio s youth program uses organized play to introduce preteens to the Adler acting technique through scene study, improv and technique classes. Classes meet on Saturdays in fall, winter and spring sessions at the studio s Financial District home. Ages 10–13 Indoor [Golden Minds Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/golden-minds-playground/): Financial District Price on site A small Financial District indoor playground that doubles as a kids birthday party venue. Families can book play time or a private party in the second-floor space on Gold Street. All ages Indoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in the Financial District, Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 26 places and programs for kids in the Financial District, Manhattan. The largest groups are 6 sports programs, 5 play spaces, 4 museums. Are there free things to do for kids in the Financial District, Manhattan? Yes. 6 of 26 are free to attend, including Staten Island Ferry, The Oculus (Westfield World Trade Center), Imagination Playground. What can kids do indoors in the Financial District, Manhattan on a rainy day? 21 listings are indoors, such as The Oculus (Westfield World Trade Center), Complete Playground, Court 16 Manhattan-FiDi. --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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