The holidays are a time to celebrate, gather, and share gifts with our friends and loved ones. It can be an exciting and also stressful time for adults who may be balancing a tight budget. This guide highlights upcoming toy drives happening in each borough that provide families with free toys and gifts for children.
Also Read: Free Winter Events for Kids in New York City
Manhattan free toys giveaways
Homeownership & Financial Empowerment Expo & Toy Give Away
- Chase Bank (55 West 125th Street, Manhattan)
- Saturday, December 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Families attending the Homeownership & Financial Workshops will receive free toys and gifts for their children to bring home for the holidays. Registration required.
HSA’s Toy Giveaway
- Harlem School of the Arts (645 St. Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan)
- Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Toys are first come, first-served. One toy per child. Must register in advance.
Brooklyn free toys giveaways
Coney Island Holiday Toy Giveaway
- Coney Island YMCA (2980 West 29th Street, Brooklyn)
- Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free toy giveaway while supplies last. Families can also enjoy free books to take home, holiday treats and photos with Santa. Open children from ages one to 12 with their guardians.
Community Holiday Party hosted by New York Assemblyman Lester Chang
- Our Lady of Perpetual Health (559 59th Street in the gymnasium, Brooklyn)
- Saturday, December 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- The event includes live performances, games and photos with Santa. To receive a free gift, families must register.
RaisingHealth Winter Wonderland
- MADE Bush Terminal (13 42nd Street, Brooklyn)
- Saturday, December 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Families will receive a bag of groceries and toys for two children in each family. The toys available are for ages 3 to 10. Each registered child must be present at the event in order to receive their toy. Families that do not register ahead of time are not guaranteed toys. Register here.
Joy to the Borough: 6th Annual Toy Drive & Giveaway
- Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn)
- Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- All are welcome. Pick up toys along with clothing, coloring books, and other holiday gifts for children (while supplies last). More details here.
Superintendent Arelis Parache’s Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway
- District 32 Office (1160 Decatur Street, Brooklyn)
- Wednesday, December 17 from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
- All are welcome.
Find Community Connection Project Toy Drive Giveaway at BKLYN Commons
- BKLN Commons (495 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn)
- Saturday, December 20 from 2 to 5 p.m.
- The event is free and open to all, but you must register. There will be toys available for children from infants to 14-year-olds, and a child must be present with an adult to receive a gift.
Queens free toys giveaways
Elmhurst Hospital, MetroPlus Health & Las Doñas’ Winter Wonderland
- Community Medical Center H-Lobby (80-02 41st Avenue, Elmhurst)
- Saturday, December 13, from 12 to 2 p.m.
- All are welcome but you just register for the event and children must be present to get a toy. One toy per child, while supplies last.
Queens Center Holiday Toy Giveaway
- Queens Center, Level 2 behind Auntie Anne’s Kiosk (90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst)
- Wednesday, December 17 from 4 to 7 p.m.
- All families are invited to come by and pick up a free gift while supplies last. More details here.
YWCA of Queens Annual Toy Giveaway
- YWCA of Queens (42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing)
- Monday, December 22, 2025
- Details: Open to children from infants to 15-year-olds. All are welcome, but you must register by December 17. Call (718) 353-4553 to register. More details here.
Bronx free toys giveaways
Veterans and Family Toy Giveaway
- Dancing Crane Pavilion at Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx)
- Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- This event is free and open to all. No registration required.
Diabetes Wellness Holiday & Toy Giveaway Celebration 2025
- La Central YMCA (434 Westchester Ave., Bronx)
- Saturday, December 13 from 12 to 4 p.m.
- The celebration includes toy distribution, live cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and free health screenings. All ages are welcome. Register required.
Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway
- Pelham Parkway Vision Center (731 Lydig Ave, Bronx)
- Saturday, December 13, from 12 p.m. until supplies last
- There will be photos with Santa plus gifts. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No registration required.
NYPD 49th Precinct Toy Drive
- Pelham Parkway Houses (780 Astor Ave., Bronx)
- Saturday, December 13 from 12 p.m. until supplies last.
- Co-hosted with NY Dominican Officers Organization. Call Dylan Piedra (929) 384-2674 or Victor Brea (929) 327-0449 for further details.
Staten Island free toys giveaways
Room At the Inn Toy Giveaway
- Central Family Life Center (59 Wright Street, Staten Island)
- Saturday, December 13 from 12 to 3 p.m.
- Register here using your family’s NYC Public Schools identification. Contact 718-273-8414 for more information.
Winter Wonderland Event – Stapleton
- Community Health Center of Richmond – Stapleton/St. George Health Center (135 Canal Street, Suite 300, Staten Island)
- Monday, December 22 from 10 to 12 p.m.
- Free gifts for children ages newborn to 12 years old. Children must be present to receive gifts. No registration required.
Winter Wonderland Event – Port Richmond
- Community Health Center of Richmond – Port Richmond location (235 Port Richmond, Staten Island)
- Monday, December 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free gifts for children ages newborn to 12 years old. Children must be present to receive gifts. No registration required.
How to find more toy giveaway events in my neighborhood?
Local event platforms such as Eventbrite, Facebook Events, Nextdoor, and Meetup are a strong starting point; searching for terms like “toy giveaway” or “free toys” often uncovers additional opportunities.
Nonprofits and community organizations remain central to this work. Churches, community centers, and food banks regularly host toy distributions and typically share details through their websites or social media channels.
City resources offer another dependable path. NYC Parks, along with the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library systems, frequently promote family-oriented programs that may include toy giveaways during the holiday season.
Local elected officials’ offices are another important resource. NYC Council Members, State Assembly Members, State Senators, and Borough Presidents frequently sponsor or co-host toy giveaways in their districts. Their newsletters and social media accounts may contain event announcements.
