Free and Choose-What-You-Pay events year-round

Mark your calendar for Free and Choose-What-You-Pay concerts and dance programs, perfect for kids, teens, and families. Lincoln Center Presents champions new art forms and diverse artistic perspectives; and the family programming is no different! This season, you'll find interactive shows, circus, jazz, contemporary, soul, folk, holiday celebrations, and so much more. Explore the season »

Classical and ballet for our youngest audiences

Every year, our resident organizations present premier family-friendly shows across campus. Get to know the basics of classical with Chamber Music Society's Meet the Music! series for ages 6+; and experience orchestral for the first time at New York Philharmonic's Young People’s Concerts for ages 6+ or the Very Young People’s Concerts for ages 3–5. On select Saturdays, New York City Ballet offers interactive presentations and excerpts of iconic ballets for kids ages 5+. 

Creative workshops and performing arts classes

Encourage artistic expression and foster your kids' creative talents by enrolling in music and dance classes. Jazz at Lincoln Center's WeBop program offers specialized curriculums covering jazz, blues, and improvisation for children ages 8 months–7 years. Or, learn from ballet experts through structured dance lessons at the School of American Ballet (ages 4–5) or New York City Ballet's Children’s Workshops (ages 5–7) and In Motion Workshops (ages 8–12).