Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do this Week- New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

We always feature great family events on New York Family, and you can also find many more on our calendar of events. In addition, each week we also share ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs.

Scroll down to plan your week!

Psst…Check out Kids’ Night Returns with Free Broadway Tickets!

Free Family Events for the Week of 2/14-2/20

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Get creative and make DIY Valentine’s Day Cards to give to someone special. Friday, Feb. 14, 1 – 4 pm. All ages. Chelsea Market, 88 10th Ave., Chelsea, Manhattan

Farmhouse Family Day: Fabrics of the Diaspora This Black History Month, learn about the history of Western Africa and the Diaspora through the story woven intricately into fabrics. Find your creative resistance by learning about the history art of Adire Eleko, a wax resist dying technique practiced by the Egba People of Yorubaland (Nigeria, Benin and Togo). Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 am – 3 pm. Ages 4-12. Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush, Brooklyn

27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival This annual parade features traditional lion dances, floats, marching bands, local first responders, community and more! Sunday, Feb. 16, 1 pm. All ages. Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival, Mott & Canal St., Chinatown, Manhattan

Mid-Winter Family Fun Hike Learn about amazing local plants and animals, and how the park changes in the colder weather, then take part in a nature craft and themed activities! Monday, Feb. 17, 10 am – 12 pm. All ages. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Garden & Compost Site, Broadway and Mosholu Ave., Kingsbridge, Bronx

Family Program: Arctic Architecture How do people living in the Arctic stay warm? They have to make special houses! From the Russian izba to the Alaskan Inuit igloos, learn about how Arctic homes are built. Then create your own mini-models of houses built for the frigid North. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10:30 – 11:30 am. All ages. Advanced registration required. The Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place, Battery Park City, Manhattan

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time Join the Urban Park Rangers for a cozy campfire and storytelling session. Rangers will read books and use puppets paired with visual props. Dress warm and bring a blanket! Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1 – 2 pm. All ages. Clove Lakes Park, Forest Avenue, Victory Boulevard bet. Clove Road and Brookside Avenue, New Brighton, Staten Island

African Drumming and Dance at The Mall at Bay Plaza Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and The Mall at Bay Plaza for an afternoon of vibrant African drumming and dance in celebration of Black History Month. Enjoy a live performance by BAE teaching artist Yahaya Kamate at the mall’s food court on the 3rd floor. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12 – 1 pm. All ages. The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Ave., Co-op City, Bronx

Kids Week: Survival Skills for Kids Rangers will demonstrate how to properly start a fire without matches, and give kids a chance to try themselves. Rangers will also be teaching shelter building and will provide materials for children to practice. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 12 – 1 pm. All ages. Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Willoughby Ave. & Washington Park, Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Children’s Lucky Duck Puppet Show! In this exciting performance, Lucky Duck wants to be a Magician when he grows up, and is eagerly awaiting a Magic Show from Mini Bunny the Magician- but wait! Mini Bunny is nowhere to be seen. Lucky Duck and Mr. Chris must put on their detective hats, and find him! Thursday, Feb. 20, 2 – 2:45 pm. Ages 2-6. Huguenot Park Library, 830 Huguenot Ave., Rossville, Staten Island

Slumber Party Storytime Arrive in your pajamas for a special dance party and storytime! Thursday, Feb. 20, 5 – 6 pm. Ages 11 and younger. Queens Public Library at Baisley Park, 117-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, Queens

Psst… Check out Midwinter Break at the South Street Seaport Museum: History, Ships & Family Fun in NYC

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