Things to do with kids in Manhattan

Things to do with kids in Manhattan

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Friday Oct. 3, 2025

Manhattan Haunted Hues

Various

Color Factory NYC Haunted Hues

Color Factory New YorkManhattan

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8 am – 5 pm

The Museum of Modern Art Presents New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Anne Frank The Exhibition

Center for Jewish HistoryManhattan

10 am – 5 pm

Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology

Ages: All
Attractions

Intrepid MuseumManhattan

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Week at CMOM

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

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10 am – 6 pm

The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy

Poster HouseManhattan

10 am – 6 pm

Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters

Poster HouseManhattan

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10 am – 9 pm

POSTER HOUSE PRESENTS FREE FIRST DAY ON OCTOBER 3

Ages: All
Art

Poster HouseManhattan

Face Value

10:30 am – 8:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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11 am – 7 pm

IKEA House Warming

Ages: All
Free

IKEA House WarmingManhattan

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6 – 8 pm

Free Movie Nights at Hudson Yards – Comedy Night with GROWN UPS

Ages: All
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

6 – 8 pm

Free Movie Nights at Hudson Yards

Ages: All
Film
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensManhattan

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6 – 8 pm

Free Movie Nights at Hudson Yards – Classic Cinema Night with Rent

Ages: All
Film

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

6:30 – 9:30 pm

Movies Under the Stars: Wicked

Ages: All
Film
Free

Morningside ParkManhattan

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7 – 8:30 pm

Sleepy Hollow the Musical

Ages: 9 and up
Theater

The Players TheatreNew York City

7:30 – 9 pm

Baby Boomers!

Ages: All
Art
Comedy

The Chain TheatreGarment District

Saturday Oct. 4

Manhattan Haunted Hues

Various

Color Factory NYC Haunted Hues

Color Factory New YorkManhattan

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All day

PBS KIDS’ “Weather Hunters” Screenings and Activities at AMNH

Ages: All

American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY

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8 am – 5 pm

The Museum of Modern Art Presents New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

9 am – 2 pm

Baby Gear Trend Show at Nordstrom NYC

Ages: All
Expo
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

10 am – 5 pm

Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology

Ages: All
Attractions

Intrepid MuseumManhattan

manhattan Celebrate Latinx Heritage Week at CMOM

10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Week at CMOM

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

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10 am – 6 pm

The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy

Poster HouseManhattan

10 am – 6 pm

Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters

Poster HouseManhattan

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

MoMA Oct Fam Day

10:30 am – 5 pm

UNIQLO Family Day at MoMA

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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10:30 – 11:30 am

Flowers for Skyscrapers

Ages: 5 – 8
Free

Wagner ParkBattery Park

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11 am – noon

Family First Saturdays: Storytime at the Morgan

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Morgan Library & MuseumManhattan

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11 am – 4 pm

Family Program: Language of Architecture

Ages: All
Art
Craft & DIY

Center for ArchitectureGreenwich Village

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11 am – 12:30 pm

Recorrido gratis del High Line: De rieles de tren a flores | Free High Line Tour: From Rails to Flowers

The High LineChelsea

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11:30 am – 7 pm

IKEA House Warming

Ages: All
Free

IKEA House WarmingManhattan

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

The Grandest Princess Ball Ever at Carmine’s

Ages: 8 and under

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times SquareNew York City

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