24 activities this month
Hudson Park Library
An interactive music and movement program celebrating city life and urban wildlife with a whimsical cowboy spirit.
music Free Up to 12y ChelseaMuhlenberg Library (NYPL)
A drop-in creative session where children and families can use provided paper and crayons to unleash their artistic side.
art Free Up to 12y Chelsea[Location details on website]
A gentle storytime with books, songs, and movement for pre-walking infants.
general Free ChelseaThe High Line
Peer through high-powered telescopes to see stars and planets from the elevated park with guidance from experts.
science Free 5y-12y ChelseaMuhlenberg Library (NYPL)
A special bonding time for pre-walkers and caregivers featuring songs, rhymes, and gentle movement to build early literacy.
stories Free Up to 18mo ChelseaLittle Island (The Glade)
A relaxed, drop-in style morning of unstructured outdoor play for little ones and their grown-ups at Little Island.
outdoors Varies (check ticket page; often free but may require timed entry) Up to 6y ChelseaNew Victory Theater
Dance your cares away with Gobo, Red, and the rest of the Fraggle crew in this high-energy live performance.
music Varies Chelsea[Location details on website]
A relaxing, short afternoon craft activity for school-aged children.
general Free 4y-12y ChelseaBroadway Comedy Club
Veteran magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio perform a comedic set of illusions tailored for young audiences.
general $25/ticket 6y+ ChelseaDia Chelsea
A free, guided public tour (about 30 minutes) at Dia Chelsea — good for curious kids who can do quiet gallery time with an adult.
art Free (reservations encouraged) 7y-12y ChelseaWhitney Museum of American Art
Enjoy free admission all day with special family-friendly programming, including artmaking and gallery tours.
art Free Up to 12y ChelseaChristopher Park
Join Urban Park Rangers for a family-friendly walking tour of significant queer history sites in the West Village.
outdoors Free ChelseaRubin Museum of Art
Participate in mindful art-making activities centered on monthly themes in an interactive creative space.
art Free 3y-12y ChelseaWhitney Museum of American Art
Join museum educators for a lively storytime session and contribute to a large-scale community mural celebrating Pride. Designed for young children and their caregivers.
art Free Up to 12y ChelseaMadison Square Park
Enjoy a morning of live music with popular kids' bands in the beautiful setting of Madison Square Park.
music Free ChelseaOnline (Carnegie Hall)
A live-streamed family concert featuring diverse musical styles and interactive elements for all ages.
music Free ChelseaChelsea Green Park
Get those wiggles out with stories and songs in a fun outdoor environment hosted by local librarians.
stories Free 18mo-5y Chelsea53rd Street Library, Community Room
Early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes, and read-aloud books. Registration required.
general Free ChelseaLittle Island (The Glade)
A relaxed, drop-in style morning of unstructured outdoor play for little ones and their grown-ups at Little Island.
outdoors Varies (check ticket page; often free but may require timed entry) Up to 6y ChelseaHudson River Park
A community celebration featuring music and cultural activities to honor Juneteenth along the waterfront.
general Free Up to 12y ChelseaBroadway Comedy Club
Veteran magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio perform a comedic set of illusions tailored for young audiences.
general $25/ticket 6y+ ChelseaMadison Square Park
Enjoy a morning of live music with popular kids' bands in the beautiful setting of Madison Square Park.
music Free ChelseaDavid Geffen Hall, NYPL for the Performing Arts
A special theater-themed storytime with author John Robert Allman and performer Cherry Jaymes.
general Free Up to 12y ChelseaSt. Paul's German Church (Chelsea Music Festival)
A free, family-friendly event with interactive storytelling with music and bookmaking activities (RSVP required).
music Free (RSVP required) 3y-12y ChelseaPowered by Stoop — Your neighbor for what is on with kids