Best Things to Do with Kids in New York City 2025

New York City is one of the world's greatest cities for families — offering an extraordinary concentration of child-friendly attractions, from the American Museum of Natural History's dinosaurs to the Central Park Zoo, Brooklyn's Prospect Park, the High Line, Coney Island, and world-class children's museums. The challenge is never what to do — it's choosing between the incredible options. This guide covers the best things to do with kids in New York City for families of all ages.