The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Monday Sep. 1, 2025

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Oyster Bay

9 am – noon

The Great Bonac Footraces 5K/10K

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

Springs FirehouseEast Hampton

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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 – 1 pm

Touch Tank

Ages: 3 and up
Animals
En Español

Jones Beach Energy and Nature CenterWantagh

Luna-360

11 am – 10 pm

Labor Day at Luna Park

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Food & Drink

Luna Park on Coney IslandBrooklyn

Girl-guest-pony ride

11 am – 5 pm

Let’s Ride!

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Attractions

Aviator Sports and Events CenterBrooklyn

Noon – 8 pm

Richmond County Fair

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

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1:30 – 10:30 pm

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Swingers NoMad

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Games

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