Tween Activities in New York City

30 tween-approved activities in New York City for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures — things tweens actually want to do.

Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side

Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side

4.9(3,821)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

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Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place

Max Adventures Kids Birthday Party Place

4.8(907)

Ages: Best for ages 4-14

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Central ParkFree

Central Park

4.8(296,738)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
World of Birds

World of Birds

4.8(408)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

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Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour

Ferox Ninja Park - Trampolines, Ninja gym, Parkour

4.8(1,466)

Ages: Best for ages 5-18; excellent for tweens and teens who want an athletic challenge

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Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, NYBG

4.8(2,425)

Ages: All ages

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Launch Family Entertainment Queens

Launch Family Entertainment Queens

4.7(4,095)

Ages: Best for ages 4-18

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Pier 25 Playground

Pier 25 Playground

4.7(113)

Ages: 2-12

Launch Family Entertainment Brooklyn

Launch Family Entertainment Brooklyn

4.7(421)

Ages: Best for ages 4-18

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Brooklyn Botanic GardenPartially Free

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

4.7(14,838)

Ages: All ages; exceptional for families with babies through teens

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Congo Gorilla Forest

Congo Gorilla Forest

4.7(803)

Ages: Best for ages 4 and up

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Empire Adventure Park

Empire Adventure Park

4.7(801)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

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NYBG Ticket Counter

NYBG Ticket Counter

4.7(515)

Ages: All ages — entry point to NYBG

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Native Plant Garden, NYBG

Native Plant Garden, NYBG

4.6(22)

Ages: Best for ages 6 and up; teens and adults particularly

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Billy Johnson Playground

Billy Johnson Playground

4.6(717)

Ages: 2-12

Tiger Mountain at Bronx Zoo

Tiger Mountain at Bronx Zoo

4.6(629)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Bronx Zoo

Bronx Zoo

4.6(38,807)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Queens Zoo

Queens Zoo

4.5(5,783)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island Zoo

4.5(3,184)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

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Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center

4.5(10,149)

Ages: Best for ages 3-15

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Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife

Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife

4.5(8,589)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenPartially Free

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

4.5(4,309)

Ages: All ages; particularly great for families who enjoy outdoor cultural spaces

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Central Park Zoo

Central Park Zoo

4.4(25,658)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Area 53 - Adventure Park

Area 53 - Adventure Park

4.4(3,792)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up; primarily tweens, teens, and adults

Outdoor
Laser Bounce - Family Fun Center | Queens

Laser Bounce - Family Fun Center | Queens

4.4(1,267)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

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Museum of Illusions - New York

Museum of Illusions - New York

4.4(13,222)

Ages: Best for ages 6-16

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4(2,605)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

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Color Factory NYC

Color Factory NYC

4.4(4,624)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up; particularly fun for ages 7-14

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New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium

4.2(18,909)

Ages: All ages; best experiences for ages 3 and up

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Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center

Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center

4.2(910)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up; primarily a teen/young adult arcade

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