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Wednesday Dec. 31, 2025

Noon – 1 pm

Kids Week: Winter Scavenger Hunt

Ages: All
Free
Games

Irving Square ParkBrooklyn

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

Van Cortlandt Nature CenterBronx

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Survival Skills for Kids

Ages: All
Free

Astoria ParkAstoria

1 – 2:30 pm

Family NYE Party 2026

Ages: All
Holiday

Queen’s RoomAstoria

1 – 2:30 pm

Kids Week: Wigwam Gathering and Campfire

Inwood Hill ParkManhattan

2 – 4:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Bowling Parties

Ages: All

Port Jeff BowlPort Jefferson Station

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2 – 5 pm

The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan

Ages: 5 and up
Theater

The Gateway PACSCBellport

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2 pm

Countdown to 12! -“O-FISH-ally 2026!”

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Holiday

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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3 – 4 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Seasonal Crafts

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Faber ParkStaten Island

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

3:30 – 5 pm

Family NYE Party 2026

Ages: All
Holiday

Queen’s RoomAstoria

4 – 9 pm

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville Adventure ParkBayville

4 – 7 pm

New Years Eve at Dave & Buster’s – Staten Island

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Games

Dave & Buster’s Staten IslandStaten Island

4 – 7 pm

New Years Eve at Dave & Buster’s – Brooklyn (Atlantic)

Ages: 5 and up
Food & Drink
Music

Dave and Buster’s – Brooklyn AtlanticBrooklyn

4 pm

Milk and Cookies Comedy Show

Ages: All
Comedy
Holiday

West Side Comedy ClubManhattan

4 pm

Ring in 2026 Early at D&B

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday

Dave & Buster’s WestburyWestbury

long island Countdown to 12 -O-FISH-ally 2026

4 pm

Countdown to 12! -“O-FISH-ally 2026!”

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Holiday

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

5 – 10 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

5:30 – 8 pm

New Year’s Eve Bowling Parties

Ages: All

Port Jeff BowlPort Jefferson Station

The Queens New Years Eve 5K

6 – 9 pm

The Queens New Year’s Eve 5K

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

Flushing Meadows Corona Park – ParkingCorona

6 pm

Milk and Cookies Comedy Show

Ages: All
Comedy
Holiday

West Side Comedy ClubManhattan

6:30 – 8 pm

Farmingdale Village Family Friendly New Year’s Celebration

Ages: All
Community
Free

Farmingdale Village GreenFarmingdale

6:30 – 9:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Family Skate Party

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

United Skates of AmericaSeaford

9 pm – midnight

New Year’s Eve Bowling Parties

Ages: All

Port Jeff BowlPort Jefferson Station

10 pm

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army PlazaBrooklyn

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