The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Sunday Aug. 11, 2024

BBPC Kayaking 2022 John Eng – 12_1200x800

Various

Free Kayaking

Ages: 5 and up
Boating
Community

Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

9 am – noon

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

Ages: All
Free

Conference House ParkStaten Island

ATH _ ASE Afro Frequencies -6-min (1)

10 am – 5 pm

ASE: AFRO FREQUENCIES

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCMeatpacking

Alef-Bet In Space

10 am – 5:30 pm

Alef-Bet Launches to Space at the Jewish Children’s Museum

Ages: 12 and under
History & Culture
Holiday

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

11 am – 4 pm

Open Village

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

Photo – Sea Going Crafts – generic classroom

11 am – 4 pm

SeaGoing Crafts

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Pirate Quest, July and August

11 am – 4 pm

Pirate Quest

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt and Wand, Diagon Alley

11 am – 4 pm

HARRY POTTER SCAVENGER HUNT & CRAFT

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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Jack & the Beanstalk

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Puppetworks IncBrooklyn

3 – 6 pm

The JC Players present The Little Mermaid

Ages: 5 – 12
Theater

Community United Methodist ChurchMiddle Village

4 – 4:45 pm

Family Yoga: Breathe, Meditate, Stretch

Ages: All

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

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