Can't-Miss Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn and Queens

Swim at the Prospect Park YMCA’s new aquatic center. With two pools and tons of classes for all ages, this is the perfect place for watery fun year round.

Climb high at Brooklyn Boulders. Check out this giant rock-climbing center, which has lots of climbing options for kids and their grown-ups.

See sea animals at the New York Aquarium. Check out Coney Island’s aquarium, complete with sea turtles, sharks, seals, and more.

Ride over to the New York Transit Museum. 

Set in Downtown Brooklyn, this museum is packed with information and exhibits about everything subway, train, trolley, and bus.

Talk to the animals at the Prospect Park Children’s Zoo. An interactive, educational zoo dedicated to protecting wildlife (and exhibiting cute, strange, interesting, furry creatures).

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