Tweens (9–12) in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Sunday Nov. 24, 2024

All day

LUMINARIES

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

Tuesday Dec. 17

5:30 am – 7:30 pm

Town of Islip Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brookwood HallIslip

Thursday Dec. 19

5:30 am – 7:30 pm

Town of Islip Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brookwood HallIslip

Monday Dec. 30

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Various

The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats

Ages: 5 – 12
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

TADA! Youth Theater The History Mystery Photo Credit Chad David Kraus Photography

All day

Stream TADA! Youth Theater’s The History Mystery

Ages: 3 and up
Theater
Virtual

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10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

10 am – 5 pm

December Break at the Cradle of Aviation Museum: Snoopy and the Space Program – Past, Present, and Future

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

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10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Games

Metropolitan Museum of ArtUpper East Side

Photo – Candledipping Workshop

11 am – 1 pm

Candledipping Workshop

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Monster Mayhem Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11 am – noon

Frozen Jr at the Bellmore Theatre

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Music

Bellmore Movies and ShowplaceBellmore

Noon – 1 pm

Noon Year’s Eve’s Eve Celebration

Ages: 12 and under
Free
Holiday

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour

Ages: 5 and up
Comedy

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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3:30 – 4:30 pm

Hanukkah Storytime

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Queens Public Library- RosedaleRosedale

3:30 – 5 pm

New Years Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical 2024

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Tuesday Dec. 31

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

TADA! Youth Theater The History Mystery Photo Credit Chad David Kraus Photography

All day

Stream TADA! Youth Theater’s The History Mystery

Ages: 3 and up
Theater
Virtual

Tingle Bells Preview Image

10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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10 am – noon

Merrick Library’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve Party

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

10 am – 5 pm

December Break at the Cradle of Aviation Museum: Snoopy and the Space Program – Past, Present, and Future

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

10:15 – 11 am

New Year’s Eve Craft

Ages: 12 and under
Free
Holiday

Riverdale LibraryBronx

STARSCAPE

11 am – 7 pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

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11 am – 1 pm

Nautical New Year’s

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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11 am – noon

Family Storytime: Noon Year’s Eve Storytime

Ages: 3 – 12
Free
Holiday

Charleston LibraryStaten Island

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11 am – noon

Family New Year Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Holiday

Queens Public Library at Forest HillsForest Hills

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11:15 am – noon

A Family New Year’s Countdown and Celebration

Ages: 12 and under
Craft & DIY
Free

Queens Public Library – Glen OaksGlen Oaks

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Noon – 8 pm

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions

Horizon of KhufuManhattan

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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