The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Monday Nov. 24, 2025

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show

Ages: 8 and under
Holiday
Theater

Manhattan Movement & Arts CenterUpper West Side

Queens Music & Movement with Funkytown Playground

10:30 – 11:30 am

Music & Movement with Funkytown Playground

Ages: 12 and under
Free
Music

Woodhaven LibraryWoodhaven

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Thanksgiving Storytime + Craft

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Kids Create : Thanksgiving Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Rugby LibraryBrooklyn

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