Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Sep. 12, 2025

10 – 11 am

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

10 am – 5 pm

Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology

Ages: All
Attractions

Intrepid MuseumManhattan

10 – 11 am

Idlewild Trail Walk

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

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10 am – 6 pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10 am – 8 pm

RECESS!! The Experience

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

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10 am – 5 pm

The Long Island Fair

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

Old Bethpage Restoration VillageOld Bethpage

Face Value

10:30 am – 8:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

Legendary Crafts Jelly Fish Wand – Image Only

11 am – 4 pm

Legendary Crafts

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Jolly Roger Flag -Pic Only

11 am – 4 pm

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Free

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

2:30 pm

Friday Films for Families

Ages: 5 and up
Film

Tottenville LibraryStaten Island

2:30 pm

Friday Films for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Tottenville LibraryStaten Island

3:30 pm

Create Your Own Buttons or Magnets

Ages: 5 and up
Craft & DIY

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

3:30 pm

Craft Corner: Video Game Day!

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Morrisania LibraryBronx

3:30 pm

Preschool Stories & a Craft: Cookies and Milk

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY

Kips Bay Library

3:30 pm

Teen STEAM: Cyanotypes

Ages: 13 and up
Craft & DIY

Van Cortlandt LibraryBronx

4 pm

Friday Flicks: Family Movie Time

Ages: 5 – 12
Film

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

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5:30 – 8:30 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS UNIQLO Friday Nights

Ages: All
Art
Free

Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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5:30 – 8:30 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS UNIQLO Friday Nights

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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6 – 7 pm

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Community

Club 8Plainview

6 – 9 pm

Starlight Cinema: Free Movies in Van Cortlandt Park

Ages: 3 and up
Film
Free

Parade Ground in Van Cortlandt ParkBronx

6 – 8 pm

Free Movie Nights at Hudson Yards

Ages: All
Film
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensManhattan

6 – 10 pm

Our Lady of Lourdes Italian Family Feast

Our Lady of Lourdes Church West IslipWest Islip

Fantastic Family Fun-Filled Days at the Long Island Family Festival!

6 – 10 pm

Long Island Family Festival 2025

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Tanner ParkCopiague

American Symphony Orchestra- New York Profiles

7 – 8:15 pm

Bryant Park Picnic Performances Presented by Bank of America: American Symphony Orchestra | New York Profiles

Ages: All
Free
Music

Bryant ParkManhattan

Blood Orange Poster

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Blood Orange – a New Horror Off-Broadway Play

Ages: 13 and up
Art
LGBTQ+

Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre @ A.R.T./New York TheatresMid Town

Saturday Sep. 13

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Lattingtown

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

All day

The Feast of San Gennaro

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Free

Little ItalyManhattan

Blood Orange Poster

3 am – 5 pm

Blood Orange – a New Horror Off-Broadway Play

Ages: 13 and up
Art
LGBTQ+

Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre @ A.R.T./New York TheatresMid Town

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