Fun Things to Do in NYC With Teens

Emily N said:  For the older kids, the Museum of the Moving Image is a great hands-on learning experience that offers families the chance to connect and learn together about all things media from films to TV and video games. The museum is unlike any other in the country. Families have the opportunity to check out artifacts from iconic films, attend a drop-in session at the moving image studio or catch a film screening.

Emily N said:  Have a baseball fanatic and want to give them a special experience? Consider a Yankee Stadium tour. There are different types of tours to choose from where participants can tour the stadium and get up close and personal with treasured Yankees artifacts!

Cost: $20-$125

Emily N said:  Queens Teens is an ongoing, weekend program for local teens that looks at the intersection of art and social justice. Teens will have the opportunity to make art, visit cultural institutions, have meaningful conversations and create lasting friendships. Teens also have the opportunity to participate in and lead workshops and other programs, gain school community service credit and the potential for paid positions!

Kelly R said:  Adventurous kids and teens can explore a tree canopy obstacle course and enjoy a thrilling zipline ride at the Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure. Seven sustainably-built ropes courses vary in difficulty, with two of them family-appropriate. The 400-foot zipline gives a there-and-back ride through the treetops and over the Bronx River. Safety equipment like helmets and harnesses are provided. Reservations are recommended.

Jennie Utsinger said:  The Alley Pond Park adventure course consists of a zip-line, a climbing and bouldering wall, a trust fall station, swings, nets, leaps and balance platforms. From May through October, kids and and adults can join the Free Sunday Program. Groups work together using teambuilding and problem–solving skills to complete the course. Registration is required.

June-October

Jennie Utsinger said:  Head up to Westchester for the ultimate skydiving simulation experience for kids. Flight packages include a personalized flight certificate, flight gear, training, and personalized instruction.