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Monday Feb. 17, 2025

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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

10 am – noon

Mid-Winter Family Fun Hike

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Garden & Compost SiteBronx

10 am – noon

Random Acts of Kindness Day Service Project

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Sid Jacobson JCCEast Hills

11 am – noon

Kids Week: All About Owls Hike and Craft

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Blue Heron ParkStaten Island

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11 am – 4 pm

LUNA LUNA: Forgotten Fantasy

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The ShedManhattan

Tuesday Feb. 18

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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

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Environment
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveStaten Island

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10 am – 3 pm

Winter Break Art Classes for Kids

Ages: All
Free

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan ArtStaten Island

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10:30 – 11:30 am

Family Program:Arctic Architecture

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

The Skyscraper MuseumManhattan

Noon – 3 pm

Freezin’ Season

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

King Manor MuseumJamaica

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Clove Lakes ParkStaten Island

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3 – 4 pm

In Observance of Black History Month : A Celebration of West African Folktales

Ages: 5 – 8
Free
History & Culture

DeKalb LibraryBushwick

‘Old School’ by Author Gordon Korman

4 – 5 pm

Great Neck Library Author Event: “Old School” by children’s books author Gordon Korman

Ages: 5 and up
Books & Readings
Free

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

Wednesday Feb. 19

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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

10 – 10:45 am

Kindie Rock

Ages: 4 and under
Free
Music

6 River TerraceBattery Park City

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10:30 – 11 am

Sing-Alongs with Mr. Rich

Ages: 8 and under
Classes
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

11 am – noon

Kids Week: Nature Origami Art

Ages: All
Art
Environment

Greenbelt Nature CenterStaten Island

SSSM

11 am – 5 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Midwinter Recess Family Fun

Ages: All
Free

South Street Seaport MuseumManhattan

Noon – 3 pm

Freezin’ Season

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

King Manor MuseumJamaica

2 – 3 pm

Black History Storytime

Parkchester LibraryBronx

3 – 4 pm

Fun with Printmaking

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Detective Keith L. Williams Field HouseJamaica

3:15 – 4:15 pm

Huguenot Park Pokémon Trainer Academy

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Games

Huguenot Park LibraryStaten Island

5 – 7 pm

Painting for the Culture

Ages: All
Art
Free

Thomas Jefferson Recreation CenterManhattan

5:30 pm

Brooklyn District Attorney Celebrates Black History Month

New York City College of TechnologyBrooklyn

Thursday Feb. 20

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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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