The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Sunday Dec. 1, 2024

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Noon – 1:30 pm

5 – 6:30 pm

Cirque Mechanics’ Yuletide Factory

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

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5 – 7 pm

Annadale Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Annadale ParkStaten Island

Monday Dec. 2

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

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10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

5 – 7 pm

Victory Boulevard Merchants Association Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Event

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Safari RealtyStaten Island

Tuesday Dec. 3

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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9 am – 7 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

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10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

2:30 – 4:30 pm

McDonald’s Playground Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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2:30 – 4:30 pm

Drop-In Program: After School Gallery Explorers

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Classes

The Jewish MuseumUpper East Side

6:30 pm

Borough Hall’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Paulo ParkStaten Island

Wednesday Dec. 4

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

Tingle Bells Preview Image

10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

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10:30 am – 11 pm

Family Story Time at The MoMA

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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10:30 – 11 am

Family Story Time at The Museum of Modern Art

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtNew York City

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

Thursday Dec. 5

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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9 am – 6 pm

Bluey x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 8
Attractions

CAMP 5th AvenueManhattan

Tingle Bells Preview Image

10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

Photo – Mythic Crafts – workshop photo

11 am – 4 pm

Mythic Crafts

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Secret Sirens

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Free

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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