Nature Story Time in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center - 3:00 PM Pick
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center - 3:00 PM Pick
Broadway Under the Stars at the Shops at Columbus Circle
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM
Fall Family Movie Night: Fantastic Mr. Fox at Midwood Library
Midwood Branch of the Brooklyn Library - 3:30 PM Pick
Midwood Branch of the Brooklyn Library - 3:30 PM Pick
Flutter: A Discovery Play about the Seasons for Tots (Brooklyn)
Mark Morris Dance Center - various times Pick
Mark Morris Dance Center - various times Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The Rock n Roll Playhouse Presents The Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Brooklyn Bowl - 12:00 PM Pick
Brooklyn Bowl - 12:00 PM Pick
Native American Heritage Month: Lenape of Staten Island in Von Briesen Park
Von Briesen Park - 1:00 PM Pick
Von Briesen Park - 1:00 PM Pick
Kid Create: Marbled Leaves at the Kensington Library
Kensington Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library - 3:15 PM Pick
Kensington Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library - 3:15 PM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Tea Around Town + NYBG Holiday Train Show with TopView Sightseeing
Central Park South bus stop - various times Pick
Central Park South bus stop - various times Pick
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden
Dorrance Dance's Nutcracker Suite at NY City Center
New York City Center
New York City Center
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club
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Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Mon Jan 15, 2024 - Mon Nov 11, 2024
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Repeating every month on April on the third Saturdays through January 15, 2024.
Also on June 19, 2024; August 4, 2024; September 28, 2024; November 11, 2024.
Also on June 19, 2024; August 4, 2024; September 28, 2024; November 11, 2024.
Various times
Age: All Ages
Price: Free
Location:
National Parks - Multiple Locations
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. Veterans Day marks the last freebie for 2024.
2024 dates:
January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
April 20: First day of National Park Week
June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
August 4: Great American Outdoors Act
September 28: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day
(No worries if you miss these days—264 of more than 400 national parks never charge an entrance fee.)
Read our top picks for national parks to visit with kids.
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