# Things to do with kids in Lincoln Square, Manhattan (24) > 24 places and programs for kids in and around Lincoln Square, Manhattan (4 free): music, theater, sports. Includes Lincoln Center Kids & Family Programs and… URL: https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lincoln-square/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Lincoln Square ## Things to do with kids in Lincoln Square, Manhattan 24 places and programs for kids in and around Lincoln Square, Manhattan (4 free): music, theater, sports. Includes Lincoln Center Kids & Family Programs and New York City Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?boro=Manhattan&nb=Lincoln+Square) 4 free 24 indoor ### By category Dance 2 Gymnastics 2 Libraries 1 Museums 1 Music 6 Play spaces 1 Sports 3 STEM 2 Swimming 2 Theater 4 ### Nearby neighborhoods [Columbus Circle](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-columbus-circle/) · [Hell's Kitchen](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hell-s-kitchen/) · [Central Park](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-central-park/) · [Theater District](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-theater-district/) · [Upper West Side](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-west-side/) · [Midtown](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown/) · [Upper East Side](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-east-side/) · [Midtown East](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown-east/) [New York City Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-city-ballet-at-the-david-h-koch-theater/): Lincoln Square Price on site New York City Ballet Home stage of New York City Ballet, where families can see full ballet performances, including the holiday Nutcracker. Seeing the company live is a popular first-ballet outing for kids who take dance. Ages 4–17 Indoor [Central Rock Gym Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/activity/central-rock-gym-manhattan/): Lincoln Square Price on site Central Rock Gym A large Upper West Side climbing gym with bouldering, auto-belay walls and a fitness area. Kids 12 and under can climb during set daytime hours, and the gym runs summer and school-vacation climbing programs. Up to 17 Daily Indoor [Launch Math + Science Summer Camp (UWS-65)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/launch-math-science-summer-camp-uws-65/): Lincoln Square Price on site Launch Math + Science Centers Summer campers dive into themed STEM weeks such as astronaut training, aviation and coding plus game development, with older groups spending about half the day outdoors in nearby Central Park. Half-day mini-camps are offered for the youngest kids. Ages 5–13 Mon–Fri Indoor [Lincoln Center Kids & Family Programs](https://littlegotham.com/activity/lincoln-center-kids-family-programs/): Lincoln Square Price on site Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts A season-long lineup of kid-oriented concerts, dance, theater and hands-on workshops across the Lincoln Center campus. Offerings include sensory-friendly shows and programs from resident groups like the Philharmonic and NYC Ballet. All ages Indoor [Spotlight Kids NY - Upper West Side](https://littlegotham.com/activity/spotlight-kids-ny-upper-west-side/): Lincoln Square Price on site Spotlight Kids NY Spotlight Kids newer Upper West Side studio near Lincoln Center runs weekly musical theater classes grouped by age, from Fairytales for 3.5-5 year olds to a Grease-themed class for ages 8 and up. Each class performs its show in the spring. Ages 3–14 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri Indoor [NY Kids Club W 68th Street](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ny-kids-club-w-68th-street/): Lincoln Square Price on site NY Preschool & Kids Club An Upper West Side NY Kids Club location with gym classes for infants through early grade-schoolers. Little ones build motor skills while older kids learn basic gymnastics moves. Ages 0–10 Indoor [NY Preschool & Kids Club - W 68th Street](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ny-preschool-kids-club-w-68th-street/): Lincoln Square Price on site NY Preschool & Kids Club A kids activity center offering baby and toddler gym, sports, STEM, music, art and yoga classes, along with preschool prep, camps and parties. Younger children tumble and play in a dedicated gym while older kids take skill-based enrichment classes. Ages 0–12 Indoor [NYC Elite Gymnastics - Upper West Side](https://littlegotham.com/activity/nyc-elite-gymnastics-upper-west-side/): Lincoln Square Price on site NYC Elite Gymnastics NYC Elite s Riverside Boulevard gym teaches progressive gymnastics from parent-and-child classes to school-age skill levels. Camps and private sessions are also available. Ages 0–13 Indoor [Riverside Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/riverside-library/): Lincoln Square 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. Near Lincoln Center, this branch gives Upper West Side kids a place for picture books, chapter books and homework. All ages Indoor [Robofun](https://littlegotham.com/activity/robofun/): Lincoln Square Price on site Kids build and program robots, design Minecraft worlds, make stop-motion animations and experiment with circuits in small, inclusive classes. Little Engineers sessions introduce preschoolers to building, while older kids move into coding and game design. Ages 3–14 Indoor [West Side YMCA](https://littlegotham.com/activity/west-side-ymca/): Lincoln Square Price on site YMCA of Greater New York Kids at this community Y take part in swim classes, youth sports, teen programs, and holiday or school-break activities in a shared family setting. Program offerings and times vary by season, so families check the branch schedule. All ages Indoor [West Side YMCA Youth Sports](https://littlegotham.com/activity/west-side-ymca-youth-sports/): Lincoln Square Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The West Side Y near Columbus Circle offers youth classes in basketball, gymnastics, karate, soccer, tennis, kids fitness and yoga. Sessions run in seasonal blocks, with members getting early registration. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Young People s Chorus of NYC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/young-people-s-chorus-of-nyc/): Lincoln Square Price on site Young People s Chorus of New York City An internationally known youth chorus that brings together kids from every background to train in singing and perform at major venues. Choristers progress through multiple divisions and also get homework help and college-prep support. Ages 7–17 Indoor [American Folk Art Museum](https://littlegotham.com/activity/american-folk-art-museum/): Lincoln Square Free A free museum across from Lincoln Center showing quilts, carvings, portraits and works by self-taught artists. Its compact galleries are an easy, low-pressure art stop with kids, and family art programs are offered periodically. All ages Indoor [Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/big-apple-circus-at-lincoln-center/): Lincoln Square Price on site Big Apple Circus New York s classic one-ring circus sets up a tent in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center each holiday season, so every seat is close to the ring. The show mixes aerialists, acrobats, comedy and trained dogs and runs a little over two hours with intermission. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center Pool](https://littlegotham.com/activity/gertrude-ederle-recreation-center-pool/): Lincoln Square Free NYC Parks Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center in Lincoln Square has an indoor pool inside a Parks recreation center. Kids can join family swim periods and seasonal Learn to Swim classes run by NYC Parks. Swimmers need a Parks recreation center membership, which is free for youth. All ages Indoor [Juilliard Music Advancement Program (MAP)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/juilliard-music-advancement-program-map/): Lincoln Square Free The Juilliard School A Saturday music program for talented young instrumentalists from communities underrepresented in classical music. Students get lessons, ensembles and musicianship classes, plus instrument loans and other support. Ages 8–17 Indoor [Juilliard Pre-College](https://littlegotham.com/activity/juilliard-pre-college/): Lincoln Square $17,250 The Juilliard School An audition-based Saturday program for serious young musicians, combining private lessons with theory, ear training and ensembles. Students spend the full Saturday at Juilliard s Lincoln Center campus. Ages 8–17 Indoor [Lucy Moses School Theater for Children & Teens](https://littlegotham.com/activity/lucy-moses-school-theater-for-children-teens/): Lincoln Square Price on site Kaufman Music Center Kaufman Music Center s community school near Lincoln Center offers theater classes for children and teens alongside its music and dance programs. Classes are open to all skill levels. Ages 4–17 Indoor [Manhattan Youth Ballet](https://littlegotham.com/activity/manhattan-youth-ballet/): Lincoln Square Price on site Manhattan Movement & Arts Center The youth ballet school at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center offers children s ballet and aerial silk classes that build to a showcase performance. It s located near Lincoln Center. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Metropolitan Opera Children s Chorus](https://littlegotham.com/activity/metropolitan-opera-children-s-chorus/): Lincoln Square Price on site Metropolitan Opera Young singers who pass an audition train in the Met s own children s chorus and appear onstage in opera productions such as La Bohème and Carmen. Choristers learn music reading, languages and stagecraft alongside professional singers. Ages 8–14 Indoor [New York Philharmonic Young People s Concerts](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-york-philharmonic-young-people-s-concerts/): Lincoln Square Price on site New York Philharmonic The Philharmonic s long-running concert series for young listeners pairs full-orchestra performances with lively explanations, so kids learn how music is built while hearing it live at David Geffen Hall. Pre-concert activities add hands-on fun. Ages 6–12 Indoor [School of American Ballet](https://littlegotham.com/activity/school-of-american-ballet/): Lincoln Square Price on site The official school of New York City Ballet, training young dancers in classical technique through an audition-based program. Its SAB Open classes introduce toddlers and preschoolers to ballet without an audition. Ages 2–17 Indoor [West Side YMCA Swim Lessons](https://littlegotham.com/activity/west-side-ymca-swim-lessons/): Lincoln Square Price on site YMCA of Greater New York The West Side Y has two indoor pools used for youth swim lessons, family swim and lap swim. Lessons run in seasonal sessions for kids of different ages and skill levels. Ages 2–17 Indoor ### Quick answers How many places and programs for kids are there in Lincoln Square, Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 24 places and programs for kids in Lincoln Square, Manhattan. The largest groups are 6 music programs, 4 theater programs, 3 sports programs. Are there free things to do for kids in Lincoln Square, Manhattan? Yes. 4 of 24 are free to attend, including American Folk Art Museum, Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center Pool, Riverside Library. What can kids do indoors in Lincoln Square, Manhattan on a rainy day? 24 listings are indoors, such as Lincoln Center Kids & Family Programs, New York City Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater, Central Rock Gym Manhattan. --- 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)