Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for tweens (9–12)

Browse tons of fun local activities for kids and families.

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Tuesday April 1, 2025

4 pm

April Fools Dessert

Ages: 9 – 12

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

4 pm

Autism Awareness

Ages: 5 – 12

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

Heat Press Mugs 9×5

4 – 5 pm

Heat Press Mugs

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

Wednesday April 2

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6 – 7:30 pm

Minecraft Club

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

Thursday April 3

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9 am – 8 pm

ChickenKidz Children’s Consignment Event

Ages: 12 and under
Free

Riverhead Polish HallRiverhead

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

4 pm

Spring Flower Lights

Ages: 9 – 12

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

Friday April 4

Untitled design (24)

9 am – 5 pm

ChickenKidz Children’s Consignment Event

Ages: 12 and under
Free

Riverhead Polish HallRiverhead

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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7:30 – 9 pm

Magic Show For the Whole Family at NFCT!

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Comedy

North Fork Community TheatreMattituck

Saturday April 5

Photo – Generic Classroom

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Safe Boating Course

Ages: 9 and up
Boating
Classes

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Untitled design (24)

9 am – 5 pm

ChickenKidz Children’s Consignment Event

Ages: 12 and under
Free

Riverhead Polish HallRiverhead

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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2:30 – 4 pm

Magic Show For the Whole Family at NFCT!

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Comedy

North Fork Community TheatreMattituck

5:30 – 8 pm

OFVS Kids’ Night Out

Ages: 5 and up

LTV StudiosWainscott

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7:30 – 9 pm

Magic Show For the Whole Family at NFCT!

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Comedy

North Fork Community TheatreMattituck

Sunday April 6

Untitled design (24)

9 am – 5 pm

ChickenKidz Children’s Consignment Event

Ages: 12 and under
Free

Riverhead Polish HallRiverhead

10 – 11:30 am

SMLI Family Workshop – Junkbot Wars

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Science Museum Of Long IslandManhasset

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Tuesday April 8

houdini escape room 9×5

4 – 5 pm

Houdini’s Escape Room

Ages: 9 and up
Free
Games

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

Wednesday April 9

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11 am

Firebird

Ages: 5 and up
Dance

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

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12:15 pm

Firebird

Ages: 5 and up
Dance

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

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1:30 – 3 pm

Homeschool Hangout (Ages 5 – 12 years)

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Books & Readings

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Thursday April 10

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Friday April 11

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Saturday April 12

Nature Festival- Pond Scooping

10 am – 4 pm

Nature Festival

Ages: 3 – 12
Festivals
Outdoors

Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood PreserveRockville Center

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11:30 am

Sketch and Stretch

Ages: 5 – 12

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

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1 pm

Firebird

Ages: 5 and up
Dance

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

Sunday April 13

Nature Festival- Pond Scooping

10 am – 4 pm

Nature Festival

Ages: 3 – 12
Festivals
Outdoors

Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood PreserveRockville Center

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Noon – 1 pm

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Community

Bellmore Movies and ShowplaceBellmore

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