Fun Pet Events and Pet Friendly Activities in NYC

Animal events in NYC

Find the best events happening next weekend for kids (5–8)

Animal encounters and pet events — dog shows, pet friendly activities, pet adoption events, and more

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Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025

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11 am – noon

Hibernation Station

Ages: 3 – 8
Animals
Classes

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

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1 – 2:30 pm

Winter Wildlife: Bugs in Winter

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals
Classes

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

Saturday Jan. 17, 2026

11 am – 1 pm

Animal Care Trainee

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

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