The Best Kids (5–8) Activities in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

Find the best events happening today for kids (5–8)

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Thursday Nov. 13, 2025

8 am – 5 pm

Disney On Ice Presents Jump In!

Ages: 3 – 8
Virtual

UBS ArenaElmont

10 – 11 am

Rockness Music Parent and Me Music Class

Ages: 5 – 8
Music

Under Minerva Art GalleryBrooklyn

10:15 am

Lavender Blues: Little Learners

Ages: 12 and under
Music

Riverdale LibraryBronx

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

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4 – 6:30 pm

STEM Family Sundays at iFLY

Ages: 3 and up

iFlyLong Island City

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