The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Saturday March 29, 2025

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2:30 pm

Alice in Wonderland

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Puppetworks IncBrooklyn

3 – 6 pm

Shabbat Pause/Play

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Food & Drink

14th Street YEast Village

4 – 7:30 pm

Parent Date Night

Ages: 5 – 12

Sky Village Astoria ParkLong Island City

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4 – 4:45 pm

Super-Silly Sing-Along With Mr. Patrick

Ages: 3 – 8
Caribbean
Comedy

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

5 – 5:55 pm

The Magic City

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Theater

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

Sunday March 30

Various

Photos with the Bunny at Kings Plaza

Ages: All
Easter
Holiday

Kings Plaza Shopping CenterBrooklyn

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

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10 am – 5 pm

Moon to Mars

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

10 am – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism

Ages: All

New York Botanical GardenBronx

10 am – 5:30 pm

Model Matzah Bakery

Ages: 12 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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10 am – 1 pm

Family Art Project: Hidden Creatures

Ages: All
Art
Craft & DIY

Photo – Deep Sea Explorers – Jellyfish Craft

11 am – 4 pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Deep Sea Explorers

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Monster Mayhem Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11 – 11:55 am

The Magic City

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Theater

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

11 am – 4 pm

Milleridge Inn Pop Up Vendor Market

Ages: 5 – 8
Festivals
Food & Drink

The Milleridge InnJericho

Noon – 6 pm

The Road to the Big Game: New Orleans

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Sports

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Noon – 6 pm

CREA Adventure Daily Drop-Ins

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions

CREA InteractivityBrooklyn

Brooklyn Rock and Roll Playhouse

Noon – 1 pm

The Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays The Music of Chappell Roan

Ages: 12 and under
Music

Brooklyn BowlBrooklyn

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12:30 pm

Alice in Wonderland

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Puppetworks IncBrooklyn

1 – 2 pm

Stories in Stone: Celebrating Women’s History

Ages: 5 and up
History & Culture
Outdoors

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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1:30 – 2:30 pm

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Stained Glass

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Craft & DIY

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

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2:30 pm

Alice in Wonderland

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Puppetworks IncBrooklyn

3 – 4 pm

Stories in Stone: Celebrating Women’s History

Ages: 5 and up
History & Culture
Outdoors

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

3 – 3:55 pm

The Magic City

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Theater

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

3:30 pm

Sunday Story Time

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Todt Hill-Westerleigh LibraryStaten Island

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4 – 4:45 pm

Zumba Kids

Ages: 3 – 8
Classes
Dance

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

Monday March 31

Various

Photos with the Bunny at Kings Plaza

Ages: All
Easter
Holiday

Kings Plaza Shopping CenterBrooklyn

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

10 am

Baby Storytime (Registration Required)

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

58th Street Library

10:30 am

Little Movers Storytime

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings

Countee Cullen Library

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