# Things to do with kids in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan (36) > 36 places and programs for kids in and around Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan (12 free): sports, theater, playgrounds. Includes Intrepid Museum and The 52nd… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hell-s-kitchen/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Hell's Kitchen ## Things to do with kids in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan 36 places and programs for kids in and around Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan (12 free): sports, theater, playgrounds. Includes Intrepid Museum and The 52nd Street Project. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Manhattan&nb=Hell%27s+Kitchen) 12 free 27 indoor ### By category Dance 3 Gymnastics 2 Libraries 1 Museums 3 Music 2 Playgrounds 6 Play spaces 1 Sports 8 Swimming 2 Theater 8 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Theater District](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-theater-district/) · [Columbus Circle](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-columbus-circle/) · [Midtown](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown/) · [Garment District](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-garment-district/) · [Lincoln Square](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lincoln-square/) · [Midtown East](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown-east/) [Intrepid Museum](https://littlegotham.com/activity/intrepid-museum/): Hell s Kitchen Kids $28 A museum aboard a retired aircraft carrier docked on the Hudson, where kids can see fighter jets on the flight deck, go inside the submarine Growler and view the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Interactive exhibits cover flight, naval life and space exploration. Ages 3–17 Daily Indoor [The 52nd Street Project](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-52nd-street-project/): Hell s Kitchen Free A Hell s Kitchen nonprofit that pairs neighborhood kids with professional theater artists to write and perform original plays, which are staged free for the public. Year-round programs also include design, stage combat, filmmaking, homework help and mentoring. Ages 9–17 Indoor [Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club](https://littlegotham.com/activity/manhattan-plaza-racquet-club/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Advantage Tennis Clubs A five-court hard-court tennis club in Midtown West that runs a full junior ladder, from red-ball camps for beginners through junior development and high-performance training. Kids can also take private lessons, play junior tournaments and join seasonal day camps. All ages Daily Indoor [Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/museum-of-arts-and-design-mad/): Hell s Kitchen Kids free Museum of Arts and Design A Columbus Circle museum of contemporary craft where kids see artists working in glass, fiber, clay and metal, and can often watch artists in residence at work. Family studio workshops let children make their own creations. Ages 4–17 Tue–Sun Indoor [Splash Fit Swim Club - John Jay College](https://littlegotham.com/activity/splash-fit-swim-club-john-jay-college/): Hell s Kitchen $55 Splash Fit Swim Club Splash Fit runs after-school and weekend kids swim classes in John Jay College s 25-yard pool, from beginner to advanced and team prep. Older kids can try out for the CA Stingrays competitive team for ages 6-18\. All ages Daily Indoor [Broadway Magic Hour](https://littlegotham.com/activity/broadway-magic-hour/): Hell s Kitchen $25 A weekend afternoon magic show where magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio mix sleight of hand, mind-reading, comedy and big illusions. It s a family-friendly way to see live magic near Times Square in about 90 minutes. Ages 5–17 Sat Indoor [Hinds Combat Midtown West](https://littlegotham.com/activity/hinds-combat-midtown-west/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Hinds Combat A Midtown West gym whose Hinds Bulldogs program teaches muay thai and jiu-jitsu basics to kids ages 6-17\. Kids build strength, cardio and coordination while learning to train as a team. Ages 6–17 Tue, Thu Indoor [Manhattan Community Boathouse Free Kayaking](https://littlegotham.com/activity/manhattan-community-boathouse-free-kayaking/): Hell s Kitchen Free Manhattan Community Boathouse Free walk-up kayaking from Pier 96 at West 56th Street, with all boats, paddles and life jackets provided. Families paddle together in a sheltered area of the river; paddlers under 16 share a kayak with an adult. Ages 6–17 Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun Outdoor [SPYSCAPE](https://littlegotham.com/activity/spyscape/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site A spy museum and challenge experience where kids test their observation, code-breaking and agility skills, including a laser tunnel, then receive a personalized spy profile. Recommended for children 8 and up. Ages 8–17 Daily Indoor [All Stars Talent Show Network](https://littlegotham.com/activity/all-stars-talent-show-network/): Hell s Kitchen Free All Stars Project A free youth program where young people ages 5-25 perform in and help produce neighborhood talent shows, running the tech, hosting and promotion alongside performing. The All Stars Project also runs the Development School for Youth for older teens. Ages 5–17 Indoor [British Swim School – John Jay College](https://littlegotham.com/activity/british-swim-school-john-jay-college/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site British Swim School British Swim School holds lessons at this Hell s Kitchen 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 [Champions Martial Arts Hell s Kitchen](https://littlegotham.com/activity/champions-martial-arts-hell-s-kitchen/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Champions Martial Arts Champions teaches kids martial arts in age-grouped classes, starting with a Little Tigers program for the youngest students and continuing through kids, teen and adult classes. Students work on kicks, forms and self-defense while building focus, and the school also offers after-school care, summer camp and a competition team. Up to 17 Indoor [Extra Pirouette](https://littlegotham.com/activity/extra-pirouette/): Hell s Kitchen $35 A small Manhattan ballet program offering classes for children and for beginner and intermediate teens. Students can buy class packs or drop in, and private lessons and short evaluations are available. Ages 5–17 Indoor [Gazillion Bubble Show](https://littlegotham.com/activity/gazillion-bubble-show/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site An Off-Broadway show built around giant bubbles, smoke-filled bubbles, bubble tornadoes and lasers, with audience members sometimes pulled up to stand inside a bubble. It s an easy first theater outing for toddlers and preschoolers. Ages 2–12 Indoor [Green Square Kids Movement Lab](https://littlegotham.com/activity/green-square-kids-movement-lab/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Green Square Toddlers and young kids work on balance and coordination through obstacle-style circuits, acrobatics and gymnastics. The littlest movers attend with a caregiver, and the studio can be booked for private birthday parties. Ages 1–8 Indoor [New York City Ninja Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-city-ninja-academy/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Ninja Warrior Academy An obstacle-course gym where kids train on ninja-warrior style obstacles to build strength, agility and coordination. There are Mini Ninja classes for 4-5 year olds, kids classes for 6-13, teen/adult sessions, summer programs and a competitive team. Ages 4–17 Indoor [PAL William J. Duncan Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pal-william-j-duncan-center/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Police Athletic League A Hell s Kitchen Police Athletic League center for kindergarten through 5th grade with athletic, educational, cultural and mentoring activities. Kids get a safe after-school space to play games and stay active. Ages 5–11 Indoor [Pier 97 Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pier-97-playground/): Hell s Kitchen Free Hudson River Park Trust Hudson River Park s newest playground features a ship-hull play area, a splash pad split for toddlers and bigger kids, a sand pit with diggers, and a rope tower over 30 feet tall. It was designed with an all-abilities approach. Ages 0–12 Outdoor [RnnL Dance Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/rnnl-dance-studio/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site A Midtown West dance studio running small-group, beginner-friendly drop-in classes, with sessions for kids and teens as well as adults. Students learn styles such as hip hop, jazz funk, K-pop and contemporary, and the studio also hosts birthday parties and performances. All ages Indoor [Rosie s Theater Kids](https://littlegotham.com/activity/rosie-s-theater-kids/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site A nonprofit that brings musical theater training to NYC public school students, starting with an in-school 5th-grade program and continuing with a year-round scholarship program for grades 6-12\. Older students also get academic support and college guidance. Ages 10–17 Indoor [School for Strings](https://littlegotham.com/activity/school-for-strings/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site A Suzuki-method school in Hell s Kitchen teaching violin, cello and piano to children ages 3 to 18 through private lessons, group classes, theory and ensembles. Parents of beginners attend their own class to learn how to practice at home. Ages 3–17 Indoor [The Ailey School - Junior Division](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-ailey-school-junior-division/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Ailey (Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation) Youth training at Ailey s Midtown West home, where kids study ballet, Horton modern technique and other styles in a structured program. Ailey Extension also offers drop-in kids and teen classes, and AileyCamp serves middle schoolers in summer. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Youth Orchestra of St. Luke s](https://littlegotham.com/activity/youth-orchestra-of-st-luke-s/): Hell s Kitchen Price on site Orchestra of St. Luke s An after-school string program for Hell s Kitchen kids run by the Orchestra of St. Luke s. Children in grade 2 and up learn violin, viola or cello in small group classes twice a week, then play in ensembles and community concerts. Ages 7–14 Indoor [Amas Musical Theatre Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/amas-musical-theatre-academy/): Hell s Kitchen $600 Amas Musical Theatre Amas runs the Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy and the Stage Lights summer camp for high-school-aged performers. Teens train in acting, singing and dance, take master classes with Broadway and touring artists, and finish with a musical revue. Ages 13–17 Indoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 36 places and programs for kids in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. The largest groups are 8 sports programs, 8 theater programs, 6 playgrounds. Are there free things to do for kids in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan? Yes. 12 of 36 are free to attend, including The 52nd Street Project, Manhattan Community Boathouse Free Kayaking, Pier 97 Playground. What can kids do indoors in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan on a rainy day? 27 listings are indoors, such as Intrepid Museum, The 52nd Street Project, Broadway Magic Hour. --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)