Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Wednesday Jan. 14, 2026

Child painting

10 am – 5 pm

MLK’s Peace Parade

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
History & Culture

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

childrens access pic

11 am – noon

Children’s Access Workshops

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Special Needs

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

Little girl wearing a neon green helmet, black dress, and yellow tights, holding on to a skate assist on a roller rink

2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

3 – 4:30 pm

Huguenot Park Pokémon Trainer Academy

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Huguenot Park LibraryStaten Island

3:45 – 4:45 pm

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Free

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

4 – 4:45 pm

Dr. MLK, Jr. Facts & Craft for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
History & Culture

Westchester Square LibraryBronx

loved ones and me

6 – 6:45 pm

Loved Ones & Me: Inclusive Play Date

Ages: 3 – 8

Build A DreamStaten Island

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