Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in Manhattan

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Sunday Jan. 7, 2024

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Noon – 6 pm

PALEYLAND 2023

Ages: All
Holiday

The Paley Center for MediaManhattan

3 – 5 pm

New England Symphonic Ensemble: MidAmerica Productions at 40

Ages: All
Concert
Music

Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie HallMidtown West

Friday Jan. 12, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Jan. 13, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Sunday Jan. 14, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Friday Jan. 19, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Jan. 20, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

2 – 4 pm

Family Matinee: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE

Ages: All
Art
Dance

The Joyce TheaterManhattan

Sunday Jan. 21, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Friday Jan. 26, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Jan. 27, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Sunday Jan. 28, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

2 – 4 pm

Family Matinee: Herve Koubi

Ages: All
Art
Dance

The Joyce TheaterManhattan

Friday Feb. 2, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Feb. 3, 2024

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11 am – noon

Children’s Access Workshops

Ages: All

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingLincoln Center

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

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1 – 2 pm

Autism-friendly access workshops

Ages: 3 – 12
Caribbean
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingManhattan

2 – 4 pm

Family Matinee: Music From The Sole

Ages: All
Art
Dance

The Joyce TheaterManhattan

Sunday Feb. 4, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Friday Feb. 9, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Feb. 10, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

2 – 4 pm

Family Matinee: PHILADANCO!

Ages: All
Art
Dance

The Joyce TheaterManhattan

Sunday Feb. 11, 2024

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10 – 11 am

Autism-friendly access workshops

Ages: 3 – 12
Caribbean
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingManhattan

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11 am

The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System

Ages: 5 – 12
Theater

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts CenterManhattan

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Friday Feb. 16, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Feb. 17, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

2 – 4 pm

Family Matinee: Twyla Tharp

Ages: All
Art
Dance

The Joyce TheaterManhattan

Sunday Feb. 18, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Friday Feb. 23, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

2 – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

Saturday Feb. 24, 2024

Akuaba Dolls by artist Cynthia Sands Photo by Camila Bryce-Laporte

Noon – 6 pm

The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making

Ages: All
Art
Free

City LoreEast Village

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