Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for preschoolers (3–4)

Browse tons of fun local activities for kids and families.

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Thursday Dec. 12, 2024

Noon – 5 pm

Cottage Row Holiday Market at Snug Harbor

Ages: All
Markets

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island

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Noon – 6 pm

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Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

4 – 8:30 pm

Wild Child Holiday Fair

Ages: All
Holiday

Wild ChildStaten Island

Friday Dec. 13

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9 am – 7 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

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

Photo – Deep Sea Explorers – Jellyfish Craft

11 am – 4 pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Deep Sea Explorers

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Teatro Al Vacio’s CLOSE

11 am – noon

Teatro Al Vacío’s “Close”

Ages: 3 – 8
Dance
Theater

Lincoln CenterLincoln Square

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

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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7 pm

The Christmas Show 2024

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

St. George TheatreSaint George

7 pm

Port North Shore Alliance & Christian Construction 4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

415 Port Richmond AvenueStaten Island

Saturday Dec. 14

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9 – 9:50 am

Preschool Ballet Class

Ages: 3 – 4
Classes
Dance

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

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9 am – 7 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

9 am – 2:30 pm

Santa on the Farm

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Books & Readings

Long Island Game FarmManorville

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

WakeAndMake

10 am – 1 pm

Wake & Make

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Community

GuggenheimUpper East Side

10 am – 3 pm

Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Holiday Market

Ages: All
Holiday

Clove Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterStaten Island

10 – 11 am

Breakfast with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Empire OutletsSaint George

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10:30 – 11:30 am

Skyscraper Holiday Cards!

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Christmas

The Skyscraper MuseumBattery Park City

11 am

Weekly Storytime

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Barnes & Noble Staten Island MallStaten Island

Photo – Deep Sea Explorers – Jellyfish Craft

11 am – 4 pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Deep Sea Explorers

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Teatro Al Vacio’s CLOSE

11 am – noon

2 – 3 pm

Teatro Al Vacío’s “Close”

Ages: 3 – 8
Dance
Theater

Lincoln CenterLincoln Square

Photo – Seashell Ornaments

Noon – 1 pm

2 – 3 pm

Seashell Ornaments

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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Noon – 1 pm

The Rock & Roll Playhouse: Music of Taylor Swift for Kids

Ages: 8 and under
Music

Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music CenterUpper West Side

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Noon – 2 pm

McDonald’s Playground Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa

Ages: 3 – 12
Christmas
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

Jewelry Making for Kids_Emma Clark Library

2 – 4 pm

Jewelry Making for Kids

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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