The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Oct. 24, 2025

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

10 am – 8 pm

Staten Island Spook-tacular Craft and Vendor Market

Ages: All
Free

Empire OutletsSaint George

10 am – 11:30 pm

DeMatti’s Tot Pumpkin Patch

Ages: All
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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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

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

4 – 6 pm

Halloween Bash

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions
Halloween

Children’s Museum of the East EndBridgehampton,

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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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6:15 – 7:45 pm

Wednesday Addams Mystery Dance

Ages: 3 – 12
Games
Halloween

Our HouseQueens

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6:30 – 8:30 pm

The Case of The Museum Mishap Family Workshop at the Science Museum of Long Island

Ages: 3 and up
Classes
Games

Science Museum Of Long IslandManhasset

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Spooktacular Family Fun at Cross Island YMCA

Ages: All
Art
Community

Cross Island YMCABellerose

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7 – 9 pm

Haunted Tree House

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Attractions

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

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7 – 9 pm

Spooky Fun for All Ages: Halloween Activities at Flight Adventure Park!

Ages: 5 – 8

Flight Adventure ParkRonkonkoma

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