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

> 7 places and programs for kids in and around Union Square, Manhattan (3 free): playgrounds, sports, music. Includes Barnes & Noble Union Square and Young…

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## Things to do with kids in Union Square, Manhattan

7 places and programs for kids in and around Union Square, Manhattan (3 free): playgrounds, sports, music. Includes Barnes & Noble Union Square and Young Actors at Strasberg.

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Music 1 Playgrounds 2 Sports 2 Stores 1 Theater 1 

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[Young Actors at Strasberg](https://littlegotham.com/activity/young-actors-at-strasberg/): Union Square Price on site Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute The Lee Strasberg Institute s youth program teaches kids and teens the fundamentals of Method acting, including concentration, sensory work, improvisation and scene work. Classes meet at the institute s Union Square-area building. Ages 7–17 Indoor

[Barnes & Noble Union Square](https://littlegotham.com/activity/barnes-noble-union-square/): Union Square Free Barnes & Noble A large general bookstore with a dedicated children s book section where kids can browse picture books, early readers, and toys and games. The chain hosts periodic in-store kids storytimes and author events that are free to attend. Ages 0–12 Indoor

[Guitar Center Lessons – Union Square](https://littlegotham.com/activity/guitar-center-lessons-union-square/): Union Square Price on site Guitar Center The Union Square Guitar Center has lesson studios where kids and teens take one-on-one lessons in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice or DJ skills. Instructors tailor each lesson to the student s goals and level. Ages 7–17 Daily Indoor

[Union Square Park Playground](https://littlegotham.com/activity/union-square-park-playground/): Union Square Free NYC Parks A busy playground at the north end of Union Square Park with climbing structures, swings and a spray area for warm days. Ages 1–12 Outdoor

[Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan](https://littlegotham.com/activity/karate-do-ken-wa-kan/): Union Square $199 A traditional Japanese karate dojo near Union Square with a juniors program starting at age 3; students 11 and up can train in teen and adult classes. Kids learn technique and discipline from a senior 6th-degree black belt, and the dojo runs summer camps. Ages 3–17 Indoor

[Streetwise Martial Arts](https://littlegotham.com/activity/streetwise-martial-arts/): Union Square Price on site A Union Square martial arts studio offering private Krav Maga sessions for kids. One-on-one coaching covers age-appropriate self-defense along with confidence, focus and discipline. All ages Indoor

[Evelyn s Playground (Union Square Park)](https://littlegotham.com/activity/evelyn-s-playground-union-square-park/): Union Square Free NYC Parks Evelyn s Playground occupies the north end of Union Square Park, with climbing and sliding structures for young kids. It s handy after a visit to the Greenmarket. Ages 1–12 Outdoor

### Quick answers

How many places and programs for kids are there in Union Square, Manhattan?

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

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

Yes. 3 of 7 are free to attend, including Barnes & Noble Union Square, Union Square Park Playground, Evelyn's Playground (Union Square Park).

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

5 listings are indoors, such as Barnes & Noble Union Square, Young Actors at Strasberg, Guitar Center Lessons – Union Square.

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