Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Nov. 22, 2024

5 – 8:30 pm

Thanksgiving Kids Night

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Games

Mud GeniusBayside

5 pm

7th Annual Tree Light Event

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

5 pm

All-American Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

FOX SquareManhattan

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6 – 7 pm

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Community

Club 8Plainview

6 – 9 pm

Parents Night Out

Ages: 5 and up
Games

Valhallan Esports West HillsHuntington

9.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

6 – 10 pm

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

New York Botanical GardenBronx

6 – 11 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville FallsSayville

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6:30 – 8:30 pm

Mexico Now Festival: Fandango Jarocho Newyorkino

Chelsea FactoryChelsea

7 – 8:30 pm

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Ages: All
Theater

The Secret TheatreWoodside

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Game On Teen Night

Ages: 13 and up
Free
Games

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

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7:30 – 8:30 pm

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME

Ages: All
Dance
Theater

8 – 10:30 pm

The Prom – Presented by AfterWork Theater

Ages: 13 and up
Comedy
Community

John Cullum TheaterManhattan

Saturday Nov. 23

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

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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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Various

Lightscape

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Great American Family Christmas Festival

UBS ArenaElmont

Various

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

All day

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Kings Plaza Shopping CenterBrooklyn

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Queens CenterElmhurst

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All day

Holiday Under the Palms at Brookfield Place

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

Various

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

WatermarkManhattan

Various

Time for Santa Photos

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Roosevelt Field MallGarden City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

8 am – noon

QCC Athletics Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Ages: All
Fundraisers
Holiday

Queensborough Community CollegeBayside

8 am – noon

Hustle & Strive 4K

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Fundraisers

Randall’s IslandRandall’s Island

White Plains Road Farmers Market

9 am – 4 pm

White Plains Road Farmers Market & DOT NYC Open Streets

Ages: 5 – 8
Caribbean
Community

Gloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal ChurchPhiladelphia

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9 – 9:50 am

Preschool Ballet Class

Ages: 3 – 4
Classes
Dance

Ballet Long IslandRonkonkoma

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