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Kids of NYC, you can retire the phrase "I'm bored" this summer: city officials have launched a new interactive tool designed to help young New Yorkers discover the best free (or very affordable) things to do across town.
Aptly dubbed Summer in N.Y.C., the tool creates a personalized map of activities after users answer a handful of questions, including their age, whether they like sports (and which ones), other interests they'd like to explore and the neighborhood they typically hang out in. The platform then generates an interactive map pinpointing nearby activities, alongside a handy list explaining what each one is all about and where to find it.
"This website is about connecting kids and teens to programs they’ll actually be excited about—whether that’s basketball, photography, music or art—and making it easy for families to find opportunities close to home," said mayor Zohran Mamdani in an official statement. "With summer fast approaching, we are using every tool available to keep young New Yorkers safe, listened to rather than lectured at, and surrounded by community."
Highlighted activities include New York Public Library game days, World Cup fan events, Saturday night sports programs, music classes and technology-adjacent happenings.
The new initiative is part of a broader citywide effort to provide kids who are out of school for the summer with "structured activities and community spaces" that will help keep them safe throughout the season. And, frankly, the recommendations double as a handy guide for any parent wondering how to keep kids entertained during a sweltering New York City summer.