Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Feb. 21, 2025

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11:30 am – 10 pm

New York City Celebrates 20th Anniversary of The Gates

Ages: All
Art

The ShedHudson Yards

Noon – 3 pm

Freezin’ Season

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

King Manor MuseumJamaica

Manhattan Horizon of Khufu

Noon – 8 pm

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Ages: 9 and up
Attractions

Eclipso NYCManhattan

Noon – 6 pm

The Road to the Big Game: New Orleans

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Sports

The Paley MuseumMidtown

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Meet the Critters

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Blue Heron ParkStaten Island

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2 – 5 pm

ArtRink

Ages: All
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

2 pm

Nuttin’ but a Word

Ages: 9 – 12
Theater

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

3:30 – 5 pm

Earth Explorers: Oceans, Climate and Space

Ages: 9 and up
Environment
Free

Idlewild ParkSpringfield Gardens

3:30 – 4:15 pm

Science at Its Coolest: Explore the Unique Wonders of Dry Ice

Ages: 3 – 12

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

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5 – 10:30 pm

Luminosa: A Festival of Lights

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Queens Botanical GardenFlushing

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6 – 7 pm

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Community

Club 8Plainview

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7 pm

Grand Shanghai Circus

Ages: All

St. George TheatreSaint George

8 – 10 pm

West African Dance at JCAL: A Black History Month Presentation

Ages: All
Dance

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)Jamaica

Saturday Feb. 22

Various

Community Skate at The Park

Ages: All
Outdoors

UBS ArenaElmont

Various

Interstellar Cinderella

Ages: 5 – 8
Theater

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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Various

Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz

Ages: All
Theater

Theatre ThreePort Jefferson

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

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9 – 9:50 am

Preschool Ballet Class

Ages: 3 – 4
Classes
Dance

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

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9 am – 7 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

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10 am – 5 pm

SciSkate

Ages: All
Attractions

New York Hall of ScienceCorona

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10 am – 5 pm

ArtRink

Ages: All
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

10 – 11 am

Musiquita

Ages: 4 and under
En Español
Music

Community United Methodist Church, Jackson HeightsJackson Heights

Manhattan Horizon of Khufu

10 am – 9 pm

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Ages: 9 and up
Attractions

Eclipso NYCManhattan

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10 am – 5 pm

Moon to Mars

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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 – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Brooklyn Black Future Festival

10 am – 5 pm

Black Future Festival

Ages: All
History & Culture

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

10 am – 1 pm

Disney Family Brunch

Ages: All
Food & Drink

Katch AstoriaAstoria

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