Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Diwali Festival

Flushing Town HallFlushing

National Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Parade

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Madison Square ParkManhattan

Fall Family Fun Day

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Brookville ParkRosedale

2025 Fall Festival

Rolling River Day Camp Annual Fall Festival

Ages: 3 – 12
Festivals
Free

Rolling River Day CampEast Rockaway

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Van Alen Fall Fest 2025

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Van Alen InstituteBrooklyn

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Join Dare2Draw at Arts Gowanus Open Studios – Oct. 18 & 19! (12-6PM)

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions

Dare2Draw Studios @540 President St, GowanusNew York City, Brooklyn

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Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2025

Ages: All
History & Culture

Asia SocietyManhattan

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Family Time October 2025 Art-Making for All Ages

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Bronx MuseumBronx

Hispanic Heritage Month: Wepa! Latin Dance

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Free

Peninsula, Queens Public LibraryRockaway Beach

Hands-on History: Corn Husk Dolls

Ages: All
Community
Free

King Manor MuseumJamaica

Kid's Movie Saturday

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Baychester LibraryBaychester

Spooky Family Story, Movie Night and Craft

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

Sparkles and Steps- A Diwali Event

Ages: All
Community
Dance

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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Oktoberfeast Family Fall Fundraiser

Amber WavesAmagansett

Spooktacular 2025

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

Staten Island ZooStaten Island

Let’s Talk About the College Admissions Process

Let’s Talk About the College Admissions Process

Ages: 13 and up
Books & Readings
Community

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Cirque-tacular and DCA Productions presents “Spooktacular”

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts CenterTribeca

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Day of the Dead Celebration

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Hispanic Museum & LibraryWashington Heights

Celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Ages: All
Dance
Free

Ozone Park LibraryOzone Park

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The Mainstages Game Show: All For Won

Ages: 5 – 12
Games

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

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Festival of Lights: Diwali

Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine ParkBrooklyn

Prelude Opera presents Hansel and Gretel

Ages: All
Music
Theater

Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran ChurchWashington Heights

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Shadowboxing in Blue

Ages: 13 and up
Dance
Music

Haven BoxingBrooklyn

South Shore YMCA Trunk or Treat

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

South Shore YMCAStaten Island

Brooklyn FC vs Carolina Ascent FC

Ages: All
Sports

Maimonides ParkBrooklyn

Queens Maze by Moonlight

Maze by Moonlight

Queens County Farm MuseumFloral Park

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Nightmare On Seaview

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

460W Brielle AvenueStaten Island

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Ghostly Gala

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

Michael Sena’s Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

Deer Park High SchoolDeer Park

LaGuardia Community Run

LaGuardia Community Run

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

LaGuardia Community College Parking LotLong Island City

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Stronger Than Cancer 5K Run, Walk, and Family Block Party

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Fundraisers

Sid Jacobson JCCEast Hills

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