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Thursday Feb. 20, 2025

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

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10 am – 3 pm

Winter Break Art Classes for Kids

Ages: All
Free

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan ArtStaten Island

10 am – 5 pm

Pollo Campero Penn Station Grand Opening

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Free

Penn StationMidtown

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10:30 – 11 am

Storytime for Tots

Ages: 2 and under
Art
Books & Readings

Museum of the City of New YorkManhattan

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Monster Mayhem Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11 am – noon

Kids Week: Nature Bingo

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Willowbrook ParkStaten Island

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11 am – 5 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Midwinter Recess Family Fun

Ages: All
Free

South Street Seaport MuseumManhattan

1ST-PICK – Shaman’s Apprentice

11 am – 4 pm

Animation Celebration

Smithsonian National Museum of the American IndianManhattan

Noon – 3 pm

Freezin’ Season

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

King Manor MuseumJamaica

2 – 2:45 pm

Children’s Lucky Duck Puppet Show!

Ages: 8 and under
Caribbean
Free

Huguenot Park LibraryStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

5 – 6 pm

Slumber Party Storytime

Ages: 8 and under
Books & Readings
Caribbean

Queens Public Library at Baisley ParkJamaica

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Jean-Michel Basquiat Crowns – Black History Month

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Caribbean

Hicksville Public LibraryHicksville

Music Bingo Flyer

7 – 9 pm

Music Bingo Night!

Ages: All
Caribbean
Community

Dave and Buster’s Staten IslandStaten Island

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7 – 8 pm

Understanding Auroras (A Free, Virtual Lecture)

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Environment

Hamptons Observatory (online)East Hampton

7 – 9 pm

Triva Night at Dave & Buster’s

Ages: 9 and up
Food & Drink
Free

Dave and Buster’s Staten IslandStaten Island

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