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Monday Jan. 12, 2026

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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5:20 – 6:40 pm

Skate with Olympian Gracie Gold at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Sports

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkMidtown

Tuesday Jan. 13

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

Art Deco Artistry

2:30 – 4 pm

Art Deco Artistry

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

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2:30 – 4:30 pm

After School Art Explorers: Drop-In Programs

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Free

The Jewish MuseumManhattan

3 – 4 pm

Kids Explore: MLK Jr.

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Golden Age of Brooklyn ADCBrooklyn

3 – 3:45 pm

MLK Day Ceramic Peace Doves

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

North Forest Park LibraryForest Hills

3:30 – 4:30 pm

KidsLIVE with Kaz Windness

Ages: 5 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

3:30 – 4:30 pm

KidsLIVE In-Branch Livestream with Kaz Windness

Ages: 5 and up
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Kids Winter Owl Craft

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Richmondtown LibraryStaten Island

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4 – 5 pm

FREE KIDS & TEENS AGES 9-12: CARTOONING, AND MANGA ART CLASS

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Art Studio NYManhattan

Wednesday Jan. 14

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

3 – 4:30 pm

Huguenot Park Pokémon Trainer Academy

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Huguenot Park LibraryStaten Island

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

3:45 – 4:45 pm

BE BOLD: Ballet Programming

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Free

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

4 – 4:45 pm

Dr. MLK, Jr. Facts & Craft for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
History & Culture

Westchester Square LibraryBronx

5:30 pm

Drum Circle Session

Ages: All
Community
Free

Staten Island Urban CenterStaten Island

Thursday Jan. 15

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

2 – 5 pm

Community Access Thursday at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Ages: 12 and under
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

3 – 5 pm

Open Hours at Environmental Education Center

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Environmental Education CenterBrooklyn

3 – 4 pm

NYC Foodie FREE Book Signing (+ Free Food)

Just SaladMidtown South

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3 – 4 pm

Gabba Gabba We Accept You: Ramones Music, Reading and Crafts Workshop

Oak Ridge, Forest ParkWoodhaven

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Space Storytime

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Junior Comics Book Club

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Storytime + Craft

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

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4 – 5 pm

HOW TO DRAW EVERYTHING: UNICORNS, ANIMALS, SUPERHEROES, FAIRIES AND MORE

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Art Studio NYManhattan

Chess picture

4 – 5 pm

Chess with Vladimir Mazo

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

4 – 5 pm

Kids Create: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Jamaica Bay LibraryBrooklyn NY

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