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Looking for kids activities and events near you in the New York area this weekend? NYMetroParents produces the largest family event calendar in the city for parents just like you who are looking for kids events today and this weekend. Use the filters below to sort for kids events near you, by age range, and more. If you’re looking for recommendations, our editors round up their picks for the best kids events in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland.
This exhibition presents excerpts from artist Peter Kuper's forthcoming graphic novel, which he developed during his tenure as the Jean Strouse...
This original take on "Sleeping Beauty" is set on New York City’s Upper West Side and is perfect for today’s modern age.
This massive exhibition celebrates creative expression, community crafting, and the quest to build a better world—both inside and outside the game.
Volunteer to help manage this one-acre Urban Farm.
The Museum at Bethel Woods, located on the grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, is excited to announce the opening of its 2022 Special...
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs!
The evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!
Smorgasburg, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” Local and regional food purveyors will gather to offer a range of cuisines.
Enjoy free admission along with an afternoon of skating to today's top music alongside the best views in New York!
Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend!
Come with your child every Friday to make a new animal friend!
Bring the kids out for a jam packed adventure including family dancing and singing, parachute, "what's in the box", and the best bubble party in NYC!
See a family favorite film, create some art, then take a ride on Jane's carousel and grab a bite to eat at one of the concession stands.
Dinosaur Safari is returning with MORE dinosaurs than ever before in a new experience that will immerse visitors in a recreation of a world that disappeared millions of years ago.
Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center.
Roller skate all summer long in NYC at Flipper’s at iconic Rockefeller Center.
Take a spin around this outdoor rink (to retro tunes, naturally) near the 1958 Lockheed Constellation "Connie" airplane turned cocktail lounge.
This large, family-friendly open-air night market features up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances.
See Collodi's Adventures of a Marionette (1883) adapted from a WPA script by Nicolas Coppola.
Take a visually immersive trip into a 1960's Mod-inspired rink and restaurant, with black & white checkered turf and playful seating surrounding the stark white, 136 person skating rink.
Go on an adventure in search of whales and dolphins! Children participation will be encouraged.
Lace up your boots and groove to the cool beats.
Go for a roll at this outdoor skating rink!
Candytopia transports guests to an imaginative confectionary wonderland with a one-of-a-kind full sensory experience and welcomes people of all ages to explore their sweet tooth like never before.
The exhibition focuses on the genesis and history of Matisse's The Red Studio (1911), a painting that has remained among MoMA's most important works since it was acquired in 1949.
Browse this non profit "pay it forward" farmers market that features over 50 local farmers and food purveyors.
Travel the parkway like never before- by foot, bike, skates, or scooters!
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its histo...
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its histo...
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. First and third Saturdays of the month, May-October
Enjoy family fun inspired by the farm, rivers, green spaces and natural areas. Saturdays, May 7-Oct. 8. (not July 30, Sept. 10, 17, Oct. 1)
Discover your power in an immersive Stranger Things experience filled with fan-favorite characters, iconic locations and tubular monsters!
Rocketthrough the water at a heart-pounding 40 knots for this adventure on the water!
Everyone is invited to bring their moves, or learn some new ones, on this dance floor.
A new exhibition immerses visitors in the spaces shaped by the groundbreaking 1972 legislation and reveals the crucial work of activists in demanding that their institutions live up to the law's promises.
Volunteer to help manage the one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to the Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come an...
Go on a quest and complete challenges to level up your Ninja skills in the virtues of courage, generosity, honesty, wisdom, balance, and curiosity.
Celebrate the art and characters author and illustrator, Mo Willems, with this hands on exhibit.
Open to Individual Volunteers Join in for some fun on Randall's Island! Volunteer with our Natural Areas Team to learn more about the restorati...
Join Disney's Mickey & Friends on an interactive, immersive, fantastical adventure that's literally larger than life.
Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach's Weekly Arts Festival featuring handcrafted art by Long Island artists and live music!
Driven by playful musicality and skillful guitar work, classes are about having fun in pressure-free and comforting atmosphere, helping kids gain confidence.
The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies, an exhibition featuring fashions by the two most impo...
Take in the sounds of the city with the waterfront as the backdrop.
NYBG will be growing edible plants from all over the world, delving into the science behind these plants, and inviting Bronx artists to design picnic tables that tell their own stories about the foods and food traditions they love.
BATMAN x SPYSCAPE is an all-new interactive experience that will drop fans into the heart of a Gotham City mystery. This experience will take fans ...
Live at the Archway is an annual series of free concerts and interactive visual arts programming in the unique setting of the DUMBO Archway.
For the Birds is a multidisciplinary exhibition and program series that explores the connections between birds and plants.
Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in the Tenafly Nature Center Butterfly House & Pollinator Garden. See if a butterfl...
Enjoy the sounds of different local music artists each week.
Renowned visual artist Jeppe Hein presents "Changing Spaces," an interactive public art installation on Rockefeller Center's Center P...
Bring the family out for FREE outdoor concerts, food trucks, Zumba classes and kid’s rock and roll shows, presented by NYC’s Rock & Roll Playhouse.
Bubble Master Gabe will conduct a FREE and family-friendly interactive bubble performance on Block 3 of Bella Abzug Park.
Get cozy by the campfire after an evening of climbing. 7 and older.
Join Luna Park every Friday night for a spectacular show that lights up the Coney Island skyline.
Dive into the most mesmerizing bubble adventure of your life, where you'll go from learning what a bubble is to having that wonderful feeling of endless bubble fun!
Every Sunday, families can sing, learn, play and create with musical performers, artists, and other special guests.
Starting Monday, June 27th, children of all ages can visit the library to sign up for our summer reading program. Children will be given a bingo bo...
Take a StoryWalk around the lawn of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library facing Westchester Avenue. Enjoy walking and reading Smiley Shark by ...
Take a StoryWalk around the lawn of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library facing Westchester Avenue. Enjoy walking and reading Smiley Shark by ...
Sign up in person or by phone to adopt a stuffed animal reading buddy. Please note: supplies are limited. This program is sponsored by The Fri...
Children will be given a list of items to find in the Children's Room. If they can find all of the items, they will be given a prize. *Please n...
Pick up a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark and crayons to take home and keep. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. Sign up starti...
Children will be given a bag with all of the pieces they need to make 2 summer crafts at home. This program is sponsored by The Klein Foundation. C...
Pick up Grab & Go Rock Painting kits for children, tweens, teens, adults, seniors, and families. Participants will be given paint, rocks, and p...
A beloved playground attraction has touched down in Rockefeller Center's Channel Gardens! Presented in Partnership with Art Production Fund, Fu...
Use sand, water, and natural materials native to the beach to create sculptures in this weekly contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best sculptors and castles in several categories.
Your little one will be delighted to swim with a real, live mermaid, as she navigates the Shark Reef Lagoon which is filled with gorgeous tropical fish from all over the world.
Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed self-serve program. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home.
Kids are invited to take part in fun weekly activities this summer- like cookie decorating, climbing, selfies, and more! Ages 11 and younger.
Spend the summer with great bands and delicious food trucks at this summer concert series.
The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) FREE lunchtime summer concert series returns. The series celebrates the neighborhood...
GROOVE NYC dance sessions to give kids permission to move without judgment! For kids 5-10 years old
Look closely as you sketch art, people, and architecture during drop-in drawing sessions in the Sculpture Garden. Stools and drawing supplies provided.
Come out to this family-oriented and kid-friendly cruise night car show in the parking lot. You can visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat. Then ch...
Cildren will go on a harvest tour of the farm to gather everything needed for the day and learn about how they were produced then turn them into delectable delicacies.
Hear exciting live music all summer long.
Enjoy a beautiful fireworks show at Playland Friday nights all summer long!
Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, oh my! Indulge in ripe goodness, nature's desserts, as organic berries ripen throughout July and August
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) will be hosting seven Pop-Up Saturdays (rain dates: Sundays) in Stony Brook Village on Saturdays. Th...
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is excited to announce the long awaited return of the Summer Concert Series on the Village Green. Pe...
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is excited to announce the long awaited return of the Summer Concert Series on the Village Green.&nb...
Get your furry friends together for a play date at The SoNo Collection's pop-up Pup Park on the beautiful rooftop SoNo Garden. Savor summer eat...
Learn the basics of kayaking, build confidence, and see the city in a whole new way.
Live music, outdoor dinings, vendors, magic and Coney Island-style Side Show is just some of the fun that your family will have!
Spend your Monday evenings participating in family friendly activities and catching a movie under the stars.
Celebrate pollinators with family-friendly drop in art workshops with new activities each week.
The Paley Center will continue its tradition of celebrating Shark Week with an immersive exhibit from July 13 to August 7.
Walk, run, or jog in this 'icahnic' stadium at the free community track night.
This famous FREE outdoor concert series brings residents together every week in Chambers Plaza. It’s a dance party with a festival atmosphere...
Experience six colorfully themed areas filled with magic and wonder!
Experience the exhibitions currently on view, attend a free planetarium show at 6pm, and enjoy the outdoor courtyard with games for all ages. Beer ...
Experience Dawn Chorus and Speculations by artist Sarah Meyohas in an immersive and interactive art installation at Top of the Rock. Dawn Chor...
The interactive Harry Potter virtual reality experiences- "Chaos at Hogwarts" and "Wizards Take Flight" can be experienced excl...
Disney's The Little Mermaid is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film. It is a haunt...
Enjoy a variety of performances featuring multicultural music, dance, and family-friendly entertainment while admiring the Meer-side views.
Bring your favorite stuffed dog along for a fun adventure listening to a dog themed story, singing songs, learning about different dog breeds, and ...
The South Street Seaport Museum announces that admission is free for the rest of the summer to a new discovery room of maritime-themed art by the l...
Does your family have treasured keepsakes? Heirlooms with long-lost stories waiting to be discovered? Hallockville Museum Farm presents “Fami...
Explore a 5 acre sunflower field, fun photo ops, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more.
The SHWHM is delighted to announce the opening of its new exhibit “With Love, From Cape Hout to Sag Harbor”, an art exhibit featuring w...
Experience the fantastical larger-than-life puppets inspired by Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, and the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Stop by for free books, arts and crafts, and more.
This August, join CMOM in an expedition across earth, water, fire, air, and outer space, learning about different life forms from our past, present...
The Westchester is proud to host its back-to-school denim drive, “Do Good with Denim”, to support sustainability and positively impact ...
Lads and lasses are invited to enjoy the exhibits and help themselves to seasonal, self-serve swashbuckling crafts in this workshop
Design and build a unique pirate ship model from a variety of wooden materials and more during this drop-in program.
For ages 7 and up. Game On at the Village - Play video games on the big screen, or other fun activities! No registration is required. A limite...
For walkers under 36 mos. old and their adults. Stories, fingerplays, songs & bubbles! Registration begins June 21 for HKDPL district residents...
This family-fun tradition since 1886 features midway rides for all ages, interactive Cowboy Circus, racing pigs, a petting zoo, mini-circus, truck and tractor pulls, horse pulls, livestock and horse shows, "Ultimate Stilt Walker" Carrie McQueen, Wednesday night fireworks, Baby Contest, exhibits, demonstrations, favorite fair food, and concerts.
For ages 0-5. Sing together with puppets, instruments, props, lots of movement, and even more laughter. Join Fran Roesmann and her guitar to sing, ...
Union Square Play in partnership with ByHear! will host children's (ages 0-5) play classes on the Public Square & Gardens. Immerse your chi...
Union Square Play in partnership with ByHear! will host children's (ages 0-5) play classes on the Public Square & Gardens. A boisterous and...
Union Square Play in partnership with ByHear! will host children's (ages 0-5) play classes on the Public Square & Gardens. Grab the mic! Si...
The GIANT Room is an innovation hub for kid innovators and creatives, providing programs at the intersection of sciences, math, design, engineering...
When Briar Rose falls asleep because of a wicked fairy's evil spell, all will be lost. Until true love's first kiss breaks the spell. A memorable story for this or any time.
The big finale for the Read to Me Club and the Summer Reading Challenge! Play Mini Golf!
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The big finale for the Read to Me Club and the Summer Reading Challenge! Play Mini Golf!
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Take out a canoe or a kayak and explore NYC’s only freshwater river.
Join Governors Island Arts for a three-day celebration of the seasonal Organizations in Residence in Nolan Park and Colonels Row! Gove...
Create a scrumptious seasonal entre using many ingredients from the RIPA's Urban Farm. At this family event, you can enjoy a true farm-to-table experience.
Learn how to make a pinch pot and hang out with some farm animals.
Experience and sketch the many wonders of Wave Hill's natural landscape.
Clifton Anderson is considered one of the leading trombonists and composers performing in Jazz today. His performances embody the fertile and varie...
The Whaling Museum is hosting Safe Boating Courses for all students age 10 and older. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and...
Drop your little love off for a night of fun with paint & craft, board games, talent show, glow-in-the-dark yoga, and a guided meditation!
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is a weekly family concert series providing kids and parents a place to inspire creativity through music across the cou...
See indigenous performing groups from the Americas along with artists, vendors, crafts, jewelry, food and more!
Explore scenic Lake Tappan by kayak or canoe while supporting a good cause,.
Spend the day at Garvies Point Museum and see all that they have to offer like paper-making craft, nature trails, beach exploration, and more!
An exciting new I Can Read series by author and illustrator Melissa Iwai! Gigi, a biracial six-year-old girl, learns about her Japanese culture fro...
GARNER Arts Center & Rivertown Film Present: Summer of Soul (...OR, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Outdoors at GARNER Arts Center Oscar-winning documentary by Ahmir Questlove Thompson about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
Join this three mile hike along the White Oak trail to learn about the common invasive plants on the Wertheim refuge and how to identify them.
You won't want to miss this peachy, fun-filled summer celebration honoring Harbes own fresh-picked peaches.
General Mischief Dance Theatre is so excited to be teaming up with Dance Party New York to share their new and favorite dance works including S...
Braata Productions presents Bankra Caribbean Culture Festival celebrating the 60th year of independence of Jamaica and Trinidad &...
The guitar-and-cello duo Boyd Meets Girl will enchant you with their eclectic and engaging repertoire ranging from Bach to Beyoncé. In the s...
“Africa’s premier diva” (TIME Magazine), Angélique Kidjo returns to the Caramoor stage, now with a fifth Grammy Award unde...
The National Arts Club, in partnership with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, is joining New York Public Library's citywide dance party! Baba...
Examine fossils of native New Jersey residents from twelve thousand to over one billion years ago with Environmental Education Specialist from the ...
Mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again.