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Monday July 21, 2025

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Brooklyn

Long Island Cocomelon

9 am – 5 pm

CoComelon “Gotta Go Zone” Potty Training Party

Ages: 4 and under
Free
Music

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

Untitled Artwork

10 am – 8 pm

The Subway Doodle Experience

Ages: All
Art
Free

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10 am – 5 pm

Kids Creative Corner

Ages: 5 – 8
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

10 – 11 am

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

10 am – 8 pm

Samsung Galaxy Experience Space

Galaxy Experience SpaceSoHo

10 am – 8 pm

The Summer FINomenon is Here

Ages: All
Free

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11 am

Family Movie : The Minecraft Movie

Ages: 12 and under
Film
Free

Charleston LibraryStaten Island

Pool Nights Flyer 2025

5 – 8 pm

Pool Nights at SYS

Ages: 5 – 8
Free

Southampton Youth ServicesSouthampton

Paws Days

5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Film

Hudson YardsManhattan

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5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

5 – 7 pm

Family Night at Duck Creek

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Community

The Arts Center at Duck CreekEast Hampton

8 – 10 pm

Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

Tuesday July 22

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Various

Waterfront Walks

Ages: All
Free
Tours

Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Brooklyn

Long Island Cocomelon

9 am – 5 pm

CoComelon “Gotta Go Zone” Potty Training Party

Ages: 4 and under
Free
Music

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive CenterStaten Island

Untitled Artwork

10 am – 8 pm

The Subway Doodle Experience

Ages: All
Art
Free

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10 – 11 am

Bryant Park Yoga Presented by Halara

Bryant ParkManhattan

10 am – 5 pm

Kids Creative Corner

Ages: 5 – 8
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

10 am – 8 pm

Samsung Galaxy Experience Space

Galaxy Experience SpaceSoHo

10 am – 8 pm

The Summer FINomenon is Here

Ages: All
Free

Bethpage Optimum StoreBethpage

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10:30 am

StoryTime with Cali Co Cat

Ages: 8 and under
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

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10:30 – 11:15 am

Young Sprouts Gardening

Rockefeller ParkManhattan

3 – 4 pm

Writing Workshop with the Authors of Mrs. Z’s Class! Session 1

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings
Classes

Books of WonderManhattan

Pizza Escape Room 9×5

4 – 5 pm

The Great Pizza Escape

Ages: 9 and up
Free
Games

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

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5 – 7 pm

Free Youth Basketball Clinics

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Free

Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

7 – 9 pm

Triva Tuesdays At Dave & Busters S.I.

Dave & Busters Saten IslandStaten Island

Wednesday July 23

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Brooklyn

Long Island Cocomelon

9 am – 5 pm

CoComelon “Gotta Go Zone” Potty Training Party

Ages: 4 and under
Free
Music

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

Untitled Artwork

10 am – 8 pm

The Subway Doodle Experience

Ages: All
Art
Free

banksy museumnew york

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