10+ kid-friendly spots in Merrick
Merrick · Hiking & Nature
Cammanns Pond County Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Merrick.
Merrick · Shopping
ColorTime Crafts & Markers is a kid-friendly shopping spot in Hempstead.
Merrick · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Dance Arts in Merrick has taught ballet, jazz, and hip hop for over 30 years, with classes spanning preschool through adults.
Merrick · Indoor Play
Fun & Play Zone is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Merrick.
Merrick · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Goshinkan Dojo teaches martial arts to kids and adults in Merrick, with separate classes for ages 3.5-6 (Mighty Dragons), school-age youth, and adults, emphasizing discipline, focus, and self-defense.
Free trial class available; contact the dojo to book.
Integral Ballet in Merrick offers classical ballet training for children and adults, with classes ranging from Baby Ballet for toddlers through advanced technique and company programs.
Baby Ballet (ages 18 months+) requires a caregiver to participate; register 72 hours ahead and expect 6-week session commitments.
Free · Merrick · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Julian Lane Park in Merrick has a playground, basketball court, and tennis courts for families to use.
Merrick · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Krafty Hands in Merrick is a party and craft studio where kids make and take home projects like tie-dye shirts, plaster figurines, slime, and decorated cupcakes; the business also offers at-home party services and monthly art classes for children with special needs.
Kids take home their finished crafts same-day, so bring a bag or plan to carry wet tie-dye or plaster pieces.
Merrick · Dance & Theater
Merrick Dance Centre is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Merrick.
Merrick · Libraries
Merrick Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Hempstead.
Merrick Road Park in Merrick is an open green space that hosts live band performances on a large field, with well-maintained grounds and ample parking.
Live music concerts happen regularly; check the schedule ahead of time.
Merrick · Music · Indoor
Merrick School of Music in Merrick offers private music and dance lessons for students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced musicians preparing for NYSSMA exams and competitions.
Trial lessons are available at a discount; schedule one before committing to a full term.
Merrick Ultimate Martial Arts offers kickboxing and martial arts classes for kids and adults in Merrick. Children's classes focus on building confidence and discipline through age-appropriate training blended with games, while adult kickboxing is a high-energy full-body workout combining striking techniques with conditioning.
Children's classes emphasize life skills like respect, listening, and goal-setting alongside martial arts technique.
Free · Merrick · Libraries
North Merrick Public Library in Merrick offers books, movies, and materials for all ages, with a dedicated children's department and young adult services.
Call the children's desk at ext. 13 to ask about current programming and story times.