The Best Local Community Events in NYC

Community events in NYC

Find the best events from Dec 7 to Jan 1 for kids (5–8)

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Tuesday Aug. 26, 2025

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4 – 10 pm

Movie Nights in the Square

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Film

Domino ParkBrooklyn

Wednesday Aug. 27

8 – 11 am

Back to School Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Food & Drink

BensonhurstBrooklyn

Saturday Aug. 30

10 am – noon

Read Aloud in the Park August 30th!

Prospect Park, Long MeadowBrooklyn

Saturday Sep. 20

Open Studios Fall inthe City

11 am – 3 pm

UrbanGlass Open Studios: Fall in the City

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

UrbanGlassBrooklyn

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