The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Wednesday Dec. 3, 2025

All day

Various

10 am – 5 pm

Noon – 6 pm

Brooklyn

Noon – 5:30 pm

3 – 4 pm

3 – 6 pm

5 – 6 pm

6 – 6:45 pm

Things to do with kids in NYC

Wednesday Dec. 3, 2025

Featured Events

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Dumbo]
Empire Stores

Holiday Spectacular On Ice
The Gateway PACSC

Photos with Santa at Kings Plaza
Kings Plaza Shopping Center

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center

Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center
Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo

Photos with Santa at Green Acres
Green Acres Mall

Santa Photo Experience at Smith Haven Mall
Smith Haven Mall

Macy’s Santaland
Macy’s Herald Square

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand
The Paley Museum

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Cobble Hill]
St. Paul

Christmas in Historic Richmond Town
Historic Richmond Town

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