The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Saturday Feb. 8, 2025

2 – 3:30 pm

Camille A. Brown & Dancers (Family Matinee)

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Dance

The Joyce TheaterManhattan

Super Bowl Saturday at Emma Clark Library

2 – 4 pm

Super Bowl “Saturday” for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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2 – 3 pm

Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy

Ages: 3 – 8
Caribbean
Comedy

The RATBrooklyn

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12:30 pm

2:30 pm

Alice in Wonderland

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Puppetworks IncBrooklyn

4 – 4:45 pm

Feel the sounds of the Islands with Caribbean Vibe!

Ages: All
Nightlife

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

Sunday Feb. 9

Various

Interstellar Cinderella

Ages: 5 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

9 am – noon

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

Ages: All
Free

Conference House ParkStaten Island

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

10 am – 5:30 pm

The Chocolate Makery

Ages: All
Attractions
Classes

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

10 am – 5:30 pm

Slime Studio at the Jewish Children’s Museum

Ages: 12 and under
Attractions
Holiday

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

10 – 11 am

Family Playdate

Ages: 3 – 8
Community

JCC-Chabad LICLONG ISLAND CITY

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10 am – 5 pm

Moon to Mars

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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10 am

12:30 pm

Princess Tea Party

Ages: 3 – 12

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

10 – 11:30 am

Sunday Science: Endangered Species

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment

Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood PreserveRockville Center

10 am – 5 pm

Color Our World: Women Who Made Waves!

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
History & Culture

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

10 am – noon

Family Valentine’s Paint Date

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Craft & DIY

COLOR ME MINE UPPER WEST SIDENew York

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

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11 am – noon

Broadway Playhouse: Kids On Stage

Ages: 3 – 8
Music
Theater

Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music CenterUpper West Side

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11 am – 1:30 pm

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the Music of Stevie Wonder + More-Black History Month Celebration

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Dance

Brooklyn Bowl: BrooklynWilliamsburg

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11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Walking Tour: “All-of-a-Kind Family”

Ages: 5 and up
History & Culture
Tours

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

Birds of A Feather Photo

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Family Concert: Birds of a Feather

Ages: 3 – 8
Music

The Jewish MuseumUpper East Side

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12:30 pm

2:30 pm

Alice in Wonderland

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Puppetworks IncBrooklyn

1 – 4 pm

“A Dream Is A Wish” Princess Concert & Kid-Friendly Tea Party

Ages: 3 and up

The SuffolkRiverhead

2 – 3:30 pm

Dominican Independence Day

Ages: 3 and up
Caribbean
Community

Patchogue Medford LibraryPatchogue

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4 – 4:45 pm

Join New York City Children’s Theater for FIVE/CINCO!

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

4 – 4:45 pm

Join New York City Children’s Theater for FIVE/CINCO!

Ages: 8 and under

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

Monday Feb. 10

Various

Interstellar Cinderella

Ages: 5 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

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