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Monday Nov. 18, 2024

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

4 – 5 pm

Tottenville Library’s Birthday Party & Magic Show

Ages: All
Free

Tottenville LibraryStaten Island

4:15 – 5:15 pm

Sensory Playdate & Candy Corn Craft

Ages: 3 – 8
Craft & DIY
Free

Tottenville LibraryStaten Island

Tuesday Nov. 19

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

McDonald’s Tiny Tots

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

De Matti Park Tiny Tot Program

Ages: 4 and under
Free

De Matti ParkStaten Island

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Environment
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveStaten Island

2:30 – 4:30 pm

McDonald’s Playground Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

Walker Park Youth Flag Football Turkey Bowl

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Walker Park Youth Flag Football Turkey Bowl

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Holiday

Walker ParkStaten Island

Escape Room Madness

4 – 5 pm

Escape Room Madness

Ages: 13 and up
Free
Games

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

4 – 5 pm

Kids Create: Let’s Give Thanks

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Mill Basin LibraryBrooklyn

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5:30 – 6:30 pm

Aging in Place at Home

Ages: All
Classes
Community

East Hampton LibraryEast Hampton

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6 pm

125th St. BID Harlem Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

125th Street Business Improvement DistrictHarlem

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Hula Hooping

Ages: 13 and up
Free

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

Wednesday Nov. 20

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

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9 am – 3 pm

RiseBoro Farmers Markets at Hope Ballfield

Hope BallfieldBrooklyn

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

McDonald’s Tiny Tots

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

De Matti Park Tiny Tot Program

Ages: 4 and under
Free

De Matti ParkStaten Island

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10:30 am – 11 pm

Family Story Time at The MoMA

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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10:30 – 11 am

Family Story Time at The Museum of Modern Art

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtNew York City

11 am – noon

Story Play @ Sheepshead Bay Library

Ages: 4 and under
Books & Readings
Free

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

2:30 – 4:30 pm

McDonald’s Playground Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

3 – 3:30 pm

CLDC: Thanksgiving Craft

Ages: 8 and under
Craft & DIY
Free

Central Library in JamaicaJamaica, Queens

4 – 5 pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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