Fun Pet Events and Pet Friendly Activities in NYC

Animal events in NYC

Find the best events happening next week for kids (5–8)

Animal encounters and pet events — dog shows, pet friendly activities, pet adoption events, and more

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Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

11 am

Feeding Time

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature CenterBridgehampton

Saturday Jan. 17

11 am – 1 pm

Animal Care Trainee

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

Tuesday Feb. 17

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12:30 – 3:30 pm

Beautiful Birds

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals
Classes

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

Wednesday Feb. 18

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12:30 – 3:30 pm

Interesting Invertebrates

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals
Classes

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

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