6 Indoor Activities To Do With Kids in NYC

November 27, 2017

With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, NYC mamas, papas, and tourists alike are all wondering: what can I do to keep my kiddos busy?! I’ll preface this by saying that I’m a HUGE believer in letting kids play outside as much as possible. In fact, unless it’s thundering and lightning (or he’s sick), I make a point of taking Augusten out at least once a day–it helps regulate his abundance of energy, making for better mealtimes, sleeps, and a happier little man in general;-) But for those times you just can’t bear the thought of another frigid afternoon spent in Central Park, I’ve corralled up ways to keep your littles engaged, indoors! These all have the Augusten stamp of approval–enjoy!

4. Burn off energy at the Field House at Chelsea Piers.

Being cooped up inside all day is tough for kids, and the Field House at Chelsea Piers is an excellent outlet. Unlike other kids gyms around the city where you have to purchase expensive monthly memberships, the Field House has drop-in hours for toddlers up through teens! We’re currently huge fans of the Toddler Gym, for its space as well as its price (only $12 for a session!) They have tons of other age appropriate activities such as drop-in gymnastics, rock climbing, soccer, and free play.