Whether you're looking for something a little closer to home or are visiting Brooklyn, there are wonderful and exciting trip ideas to be found!
Here are some of our favorite Brooklyn destinations for a Chol Hamoed outing for everyone from singles, to couples, and of course families.
Trampoline park with ninja warrior obstacle courses, play gym, and of course lots of trampolines to get all that energy out!
Great for all ages.
Price: Starting at $23.99
Locations:
Brooklyn4422 2nd AveBrooklyn, New York 11232347-732-5438Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am - 10:00pmMonday: 12:00am - 10:00pmFriday: 10:00am-11:00pm
Toms River1256 Indian Head RoadToms River, New Jersey 08755(732) 659-9060Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
A must-visit for every family with kids. Totally hands-on exhibits featuring Yomim Tovim, stories from Jewish History, and Torah and Mitzvos. Crawl through a giant challah on a Shabbos table, talk to a tree about Tu B'Shvat, climb up Noach's Ark and slide down, shop at a Kosher supermarket, and much more!
Great for ages 12 and under.
Price:
Adults: $15
Child: $17
Location:
792 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn,NY 11213
718-467-0600
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:30pm
A wonderful yet small children's museum, featuring a Tots area, outdoor climbing area, and great, interactive exhibits. Visit the craft room for unique arts 'n crafts sessions.
Great for ages 12 and under.
Price: $15
Location:
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-735-4400
Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday, Tuesday: Closed
A wonderful destination for the whole family and weather permitting you can spend the whole day. Pack a picnic, drinks and frisbee, enjoy the greenery, natural hikes, waterfalls, lake, numerous playgrounds, or the amenities listed below. Great playground options include Lincoln Park Playground, Vanderbilt Playground, and The Imagination Playground.
Prospect Park Carousel
Price: $3 per ride
Location:
452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 965-8951
Lakeside Lefrak Center
Ice skating during winter, roller skating in the warmer months
Price: varies by activity
Location:
171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 462-0010
The garden is sure to be stunning around Pesach time. Come visit and stroll between the Cherry Esplanade, Rose Garden, and Tropical Pavilion. A great spot for a family iPhone photoshoot. Be sure to check the website to see what is in bloom seasonally.
Price:
Adults: $18
Children Under 12: Free
Entrances:
150 Eastern Parkway
455 Flatbush Avenue
990 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday-Sunday: 8am-6pm
Monday: Closed
Choose your craft at Hobby House! Ceramics, plaster, or glass painting, to name a few. Call in advanced to reserve your group.
Price: Varies by craft
Locations:
Monsey:
11 Main St, Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 290-1919
Monroe: 6 Taylor Ct., Kiryas Joel, NY 10950
(845) 290-1919
Williamsburg: 531 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(845) 290-1919
Borough Park: 3624 12th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(845) 290-1919
An adorable indoor play space with climbing options, ball shooting, and make believe dress-up time. Pretend to be a firefighter with a real water-spraying hose, visit the play salon and get your hair and makeup done, and enjoy the slides!
Best suited for ages 6 and under.
Price:
Child: $20 (2 hour session)
Adult: $15
Location:
144 Frost Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
718-349-1300
Monday-Friday:
10:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
A long and narrow recreation area complete with modern playground, splash fountains, and grassy spots to enjoy, along the East River with a stunning view of NYC skylines. Sunset visits are a must!
Price: Free
Location:
15 River St.
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Monday-Sunday: 6am-11pm
There's a lot to say about this fantastic and huge park found in Dumbo, NY. It covers a lot of ground with multiple playgrounds, scenic areas, and walking trails. Pier 6 area has incredible playing areas for kids of all ages, with awesome swings area, adventurous slides and when the weather is good an amazing splash pad water area. Pier 1 has a great playground for younger kids, with pint-sized climbing and swings options. All in all, a great place to explore when the weather is right! Scooters, walking shoes, and/or stroller recommended!
Family fun for all ages.
Price: Free
Location:
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1
2 Furman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Daily: Sunrise-Sunset
Take the ferry from Lower Manhattan to reach Governors Island. Bring scooters, rent a bike or surrey, soak in the luxurious QC NY Spa, catch some thrills at Slide Hill, or catch some zzz's in Hammock Grove, all the while with incredible views of the New York skyline.
Fun adventures for the whole family.
Price: Ferry ride is $4, free to children under 12
Look up the ferry schedule here.
Ferry Location:
Pier 11
Gouverneur Lane at South Street, F.D.R. Drive
Manhattan, NY 10005
Daily: 7:00am-6:00pm
Indoor adventure parks in 2 locations, featuring ropes course, laser tag, bowling, paintball, rock climbing wall, arcades and more!
Great for ages 6 and up.
Price: Varies by activity
Locations:
Dumbo
Williamsburg
Ride the historical wooden coaster the Cyclone, and other classic amusement park rides at the iconic Luna Park Coney Island. The park tends to get crowded, so come in your comfiest shoes and be prepared to have a good attitude about waiting in lines!
Family fun for most ages.
Price: Wristbands start at $42.99 (Options to pay per ride available at the park)
Location:
1000 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-5862
While we're near Coney Island beach, the New York Aquarium is another great spot for the family. Walk through the shark tank tunnel, explore jellyfish, and of course don't miss the sea lion show. Featuring an indoor/outdoor style, be prepared for the weather and always check in advance.
Great for ages 5 and up.
Price: Tickets start at $25.95
Location:
602 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-3474
Daily: 10am-5pm
Take a ride on another Coney Island icon, Deno's Wonder Wheel, which is part of a small amusement park on the beach. Featuring 16 kiddie rides, and a handful of adult rides, this makes for a short but super fun visit. Combine it with some fun time spent on the Coney Island beach!
Family fun for most ages.
Price: Pay per ride (between $5-10 per ride)
Location:
1025 Boardwalk, Coney Island
Brooklyn NY 11224
718 372 2592
Daily: Opens 11 am on Holidays and Weekends (Best to check hours on website)
The classic Chol Hamoed trip hasn't changed! Visit Adventureland's famous attractions for some excitement that's close to home. With cute kiddie rides and daring thrill rides, there's truly something for everyone.
Recommended for ages 3+
Price: Starting at $39.50
Location:
2245 Broadhollow Rd
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 694-6868
Daily: Opens 11am
The hero for bad weather days, younger kids love running around, playing arcade games, and collecting tickets for prizes. Great for a shorter activity with young kids, or combined with another nearby destination. Be sure to download their app or check their website for any specials they may be running.
Price:
Location:
Atlantic Center
139 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 783-4570
Daily: 11:00am-9:00pm
Howard Beach
133 79th Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 233-1933
Daily: 11:00am-9:00pm
This kid's art studio is located in Atlas Park Shops, a sweet, outdoor mall complete with lawn, 5 Below, Starbucks, Ulta, Home Goods and many more shops. The mall also has a play space/laser tag area (see below), perfect for the non artsy kids :)
Price: Varies
Location:
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Ave
Queens, NY 11385
1 347-682-9924
This indoor entertainment area has endless options for family fun, including inflatable mazes, arcade games, ball pit arena, and of course, laser tag!
Great for ages 3+
Price: $25.95/Person
Location:
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Ave
Queens, NY 11385
(347) 599-1919
An exciting play space for young kids, complete with soft play, an indoor coaster, train ride, and bumper cars. A classic for a reason. You can assume to be prepared for crowds on Chol Hamoed.
Great for ages 10 and under.
Price: Starting at $15
Location:
1149 McDonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-377-1818
Immerse yourself in another world! Try over 200 different adventures at this Virtual Reality park for incredible sights, sounds, and experiences.
Best for children 6 and up.
Price: Starting at $28
Location:
5604 New Utrecht Ave
Brooklyn, NY
347-563-0964 (Reservations recommended)
Holidays: 1pm-10pm
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