Things to do with kids in Manhattan

Things to do with kids in Manhattan

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Saturday Jan. 17, 2026

Child painting

10 am – 5 pm

MLK’s Peace Parade

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
History & Culture

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

Elephant.0543.2

11 am – noon

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

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11:30 am – 1 pm

Hablemos: New York, New York

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY

The New York HistoricalUpper West Side

Elephant.0543.2

4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

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