The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Oct. 17, 2025

Ray Morell Memorial 5K RunWalk

10 am – 1 pm

Ray Morell Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Ages: 5 and up
Fundraisers
Sports

Eisenhower ParkLong Island

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10 am – 5 pm

Community Superheroes Week with FDNY

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

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11 am – 4 pm

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Free

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

3 – 5 pm

Bensonhurst Park Tree Census with Parks Dept & Pineapple Ride

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Environment

Bensonhurst ParkBrooklyn

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Ramleela Diwali Puppet Show with The Culture Tree

Ages: 8 and under
Free
History & Culture

53rd Street LibraryManhattan

4 – 7 pm

The Bronx Fun O Ween Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Festivals

49th Police PrecinctBronx

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5 – 8 pm

2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Community

Flushing YMCAQUEENS

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

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6:30 – 8 pm

Frights and Bites Outdoor Movie Night!

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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7 – 9 pm

Haunted Tree House

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Attractions

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

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