The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Monday May 12, 2025

11:30 am

Lapsit Storytime: Books and Babies!

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

3 pm

Kids Crafternoons

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Morris Park LibraryBronx

3:30 pm

Process Art: Kid's Paint and Snack

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Baychester LibraryBaychester

4 pm

Arts & Processes (ages 3-7)

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY

67th Street Library

4 pm

Family Storytime!

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

4:30 pm

Doodle Dynasty: Bronx Landmarks

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Parkchester LibraryBronx

4:30 pm

The Art Lab!

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

Tuesday May 13

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Various

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

11 am

Little Movers Go (BRONX WEEK)

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Woodstock LibraryBronx

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2:30 – 4:30 pm

After School Art Explorers: Drop-In Programs

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Free

The Jewish MuseumManhattan

3:30 pm

Bronx Week: Make Your Own Subway Line

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

3:30 pm

Bronx Week: The Bronx is My Home Read Aloud

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Morrisania LibraryBronx

4 pm

Storytime/Petite Picasso

Ages: 12 and under
Craft & DIY

West Farms LibraryBronx

4 pm

Family Storytime: Preschool Fun!

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Wednesday May 14

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Various

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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11 am – noon

The Little Mermaid

Ages: 5 – 8
Dance
Theater

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

11 am

Little Movers

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Kingsbridge LibraryBronx

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12:15 – 1:15 pm

The Little Mermaid

Ages: 5 – 8
Dance
Theater

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

3:30 pm

Pippi at 80: Fashion Plates

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

4 pm

Family Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

Thursday May 15

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Various

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

10 am

Little Movers: Toddler Time

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

10:45 am

Little Movers: Toddler Time

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11:30 am

Little Movers Storytime: Toddlers and Tales

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

1 pm

Little Movers Storytime- Bronx Week

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Clason’s Point LibraryBronx

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3:30 – 5 pm

Cross Stitch Circle

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

The New York HistoricalUpper West Side

3:30 pm

Bronx Week: Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings

Morrisania LibraryBronx

4 pm

STEAM: LEGO’s

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

Edenwald LibraryBronx

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5:30 – 6:30 pm

Goat and Alpaca Yoga

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Health & Fitness

The Smithtown Historical SocietySmithtown

Friday May 16

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Various

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

Release the Kraken Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Release the Kraken! Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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