The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Nov. 14, 2025

8 am – 5 pm

Disney On Ice Presents Jump In!

Ages: 3 – 8
Virtual

UBS ArenaElmont

11 am – 1 pm

Disney On Ice Presents Jump In!

Ages: 3 – 8
Virtual

UBS ArenaElmont

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

4:30 – 5:30 pm

New School Drama and New Victory LabWorks Present: Maggie at the Middle of the Mess

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Free

Bank Street TheaterWest Village

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

6:30 pm

The Wizard of Oz: The Musical

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

St. George TheatreSaint George

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