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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.

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Chefs of Long Island - Food & Wine Tasting

Oct. 05, 2020, 6:30-10pm
The Carltun at Eisenhower Park
1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
All Ages
$100

Chefs of Long Island is a food and beverage tasting event featuring over 50 of the area's most prestigious restaurants and beverage providers. ...

IN PERSON Doll Hair & Nails Spectacular

Sep. 20, 2020, 10-11am
American Girl Doll Store
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
Young elementary, Tween
$33

Join the American Girl store for a fun hair-styling & nail session in the Doll Hair Salon! Spend some time with expert doll stylists as th...

IN PERSON or ONLINE Quack Medical Secret Speakeasy

Sep. 20, 2020, 7-9:30pm
The Museum of Interesting Things Secret Speakeasy
177 Prince Street, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
$10

The Museum of Interesting Things takes over a Soho Loft for a special History of Quack Medical themed party for the Museum. 16mm short Movie Fest M...

ONLINE Virtual Block Party

Sep. 20, 2020, 12pm
Rubin Museum of Art
150 W. 17th St., Flatiron
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate curiosity, wonder, and community as the Rubin Museum’s Block Party goes virtual this year! Inspired by the Rubin’s yearl...

ONLINE Yoga for Back To School

Sep. 20, 2020, 4-4:30pm
Karma Kids Yoga
16 Madison Square West, NY
Young elementary
$15 per child

Join Karma Kids Yoga for a special class to support kids first day back to school! Learn strategies for calming the nerves and easing any...

ONLINE 'Pajama Party' LIVE Virtual Family Concert

Sep. 20, 2020, 12pm
Laurie Berkner
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

Join Laurie Berkner for an 80 min LIVE interactive, solo, virtual performance for the whole family! Sing, dance, & play games through your devi...

ONLINE 'Pajama Party' LIVE Virtual Family Concert at Laurie Berkner

IN PERSON Drive In Movie: Happy Gilmore

Sep. 20, 2020, 8:30pm
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack
Tween, Teen, Adult
$30 per car

Join Palisades Center for a fun night at the movies under the stars! Tonight's feature is Happy Gilmore. Your ticket gives you admission for on...

IN PERSON It's My Park at Inwood Hill Park

Sep. 20, 2020, 3-6pm
Inwood Hill Park
Isham Street and Seaman Avenue in Inwood Hill Park, Inwood
All Ages
FREE

Join the Shorakapok Sprucers in Showing your Love for Inwood Hill Park! Help beautify the park and improve its ecology by removing debris...

IN PERSON Welcome Autumn Walk

Sep. 20, 2020, 9-10:30am
Sunken Meadow State Park
25A and Sunken Meadow Pkwy, Kings Park
All Ages
$4

Enjoy a walk along the marsh to the mouth of the Nissequogue River. Wear good shoes, sunscreen, and bring water if you like. Due to Covid-19 safety...

IN PERSON Rosh Hashanah Shofar Micro-Service

Sep. 20, 2020, 9:30am-6pm; see complete schedule below
Chabad of Park Slope
,
All Ages
FREE

This year's Rosh Hashanah will be a unique experience for all. Step outside to hear the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Join a short outdoor Shofar mi...

IN PERSON Rosh Hashanah for Teens

Sep. 20, 2020, 5:30-7pm
Chabad of the Five Towns
234 Washington Ave., Cedarhurst
Teen
FREE

Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to experience Rosh Hashanah with the Chabad of the Five Towns. Enjoy meaningful & inspiring High Holiday ...

IN PERSON Heritage Country Fair

Sep. 20, 2020, 10am-6pm
Smithtown Historical Society
239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown
All Ages
$5

A longtime favorite family event, the Fair offers the community a chance to gather, safely, outdoors in limited groups. From activities like t...

IN PERSON Rosh Hashanah Shofar Micro-Service

Sep. 20, 2020, 5pm and 5:45pm
The Chai Center
501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills
All Ages
FREE

The Chai Center will be holding TWO special SHOFAR BLOWING ONLY services, which will take place outdoors with social distancing. The first one...

IN PERSON Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Artist Tour and Talk

Sep. 20, 2020, 12-7pm
Philipse Manor Hall
29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Join the library at the Philipse Manor Hall to celebrate local Hispanic Artists and their HHM exhibit!

Featured guest artists:

IN PERSON Shofar in The Park

Sep. 20, 2020, 4:30pm
Chabad of the Nyacks
Memorial Park Waterfront , Nyack
All Ages
FREE

To accommodate families with young children and those who are otherwise unable to hear the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah, Chabad of the Nyacks will be of...

ONLINE DIY Peace Sign

Sep. 21, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Decorate a peace sign to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Decora un signo de la paz para celebrar el D a Internacional de la Paz. Links to...

ONLINE “Log-On for Car Seat Safety” Livestream

Sep. 21, 2020, 12:30-1:10pm
Chicco
,
Adult
FREE

Join certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from Chicco and The Car Seat Blog LIVE at they Kick-off Child Passenger Safety Week and share ess...

ONLINE Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Commemorating Felix Rigau Carrera's Heritage

Sep. 22, 2020, All day
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
All Ages
FREE

Celebrando Cultura is the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s vision to inspire and serve the growing Long Island Latinx Community by creating cultur...

ONLINE Name That Tune!

Sep. 22, 2020, 7pm
Queensborough Performing Arts Center
222-05 56th Ave., Bayside
All Ages
FREE

The American Pops Orchestra is excited to start a long standing partnership with the Queensboro Performing Arts Center in New York City as we bring...

ONLINE Learn About Brainfuse: a FREE online Homework Help Resource

Sep. 22, 2020, 7-8pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

For parents and school aged children. Distance Learning is hard. Let the library help! Learn about this FREE resource available to all library card...

ONLINE Virtual ‘Classic Tuesdays’ Q&A via Zoom

Sep. 22, 2020, 8pm
Bedford Playhouse
, Bedford
Adult
FREE

The Bristal Assisted Living is sponsoring Bedford Playhouse's "Classic Tuesdays" Film Series. Join Bedford Playhouse via Zoom fo...

ONLINE Virtual Story Reading Discussion

Sep. 23, 2020, 3-4pm
Travis Manion Foundation
, New York
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Now more than ever, kids need to hear stories of positive role models, hope and leadership. The Travis Manion Foundation, a national veterans servi...

ONLINE Infant Care & Nutrition Class

Sep. 23, 2020, 7-9pm
Montefiore Nyack
, Nyack
Adult, All Ages
$50

Register for this Virtual Infant Care & Nutrition for new parents. Registration is required by 3 PM (EST) on Friday, September 18th. To registe...

ONLINE Exhausted Millennial Parents

Sep. 23, 2020, 8pm
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
Adult
$15

Do you feel like your life is an endless to-do list? Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through Instagram because you’re too exhausted...

IN PERSON ABNY HOSTS LIVE FLASH MOB DANCE AND CENSUS-TAKING EVENT IN TIMES SQUARE

Sep. 23, 2020, 12-2pm
Duffy Square
7th Ave & W 47th St, New York
All Ages
FREE

The Association for a Better New York (ABNY), community organizers, census advocates and professional dancers will come together to host a free, li...

IN PERSON Drive In Movie: 'Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark'

Sep. 24, 2020, 7pm
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
All Ages
$35

Grab a carload of your family and friends and head to Palisades Center to enjoy your favorite classic movies under the stars! Tickets need to be pu...

ONLINE When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids

Sep. 24, 2020, 7:30pm
Commonpoint Queens
67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills
Adult
$10; $8 members

Child psychologist Abigail Gewirtz will discuss how to help your child deal with the worries, stress, and other negative emotions caused by real pr...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Car Show

Sep. 24, 2020, 5:30-7:30pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park
8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
All Ages
$10 per car

Join the Town of Clarkstown Car Show with your "collectible" car to be judged for awards. "People's choice" given...

ONLINE When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids

Sep. 24, 2020, 7:30pm
Commonpoint Queens
,
Adult
$10; $8 member

Child psychologist Abigail Gewirtz will discuss how to help your child deal with the worries, stress, and other negative emotions caused by real pr...

Book Chat (With a visit from the author, Melissa Sarno!)

Sep. 25, 2020, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Tween
FREE

For our September Book Chat, we welcome local author Melissa Sarno (Just Under the Clouds, A Swirl of Ocean) to join us to discuss her debut middle...

ONLINE Graphic Novel Book Group on Zoom

Sep. 25, 2020, 3:45pm
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join Linnea for the library's first Tween Trivia tournament. This month’s trivia questions will be all about Graphic Novels. Are you...

IN PERSON Book Chat (With a visit from the author, Melissa Sarno!)

Sep. 25, 2020, 4:15-5:15pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Tween
FREE

For the September Book Chat, the Hendrick Hudson Free Library welcomes local author Melissa Sarno (Just Under the Clouds, A Swirl of Ocea...

IN PERSON Journey to the Stars

Sep. 25, 2020, 8:30-10:30pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3
146-300 Furman St. , Brooklyn Heights
All Ages
FREE

Gaze across the New York sky and all the wonders it holds. Members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York will set up hi-powered telesc...

IN PERSON Drive In: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Sep. 25, 2020, 7pm
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Tween, Teen, Adult
$35

Grab a carload of your family and friends and head to Palisades Center to enjoy your favorite classic movies under the stars! Tickets need to be pu...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Golf Challenge

Sep. 25, 2020, 6:30-8pm
Zukor Park
31 Zukor Road, New City
All Ages
FREE

Participate in the Town of Clarkstown Golf Challenge. 3 attempts per person on each challenge Chipping off mats -Closest to the pin (Soccer Field Z...

IN PERSON Draw with JCAL

Sep. 25, 2020, 3-5pm
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)
153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
All Ages
FREE

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning will host "Draw with JCAL," a socially distanced visual arts event for all ages and skill levels...

ONLINE FUN FRIDAY KIDS CRAFT & LEARN VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS: Maritime Myths

Sep. 25, 2020, 4-5pm
The Whaling Museum and Education Center
301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
Young elementary, Tween
$5 suggested donation appreciated

Celebrate the equinox and learn how sailors have used the sky to find their way for thousands of years. Create a fun telescope craft using material...

The Best of The Eagles

Sep. 26, 2020, 8pm
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
All Ages
$29.50-$42.50

Best of the Eagles is the most exact interpretation of the music of the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eag...

RUN FOR THE WILD

Sep. 26, 2020, 8am
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
All Ages
Registration fee $30-$50

More than 5,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in this year's event and all are welcome to stay after the race to take part in post-run activities and visit the Bronx Zoo.

ONLINE A Ride to Remember: Local Author Visit by Amy Nathan on Zoom

Sep. 26, 2020, 3:45pm
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join Larchmont resident Amy Nathan for a reading and discussion of her book, which received starred reviews from two review journals. It tells the ...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Community Tag Sale

Sep. 26, 2020, 9am-2pm
Germonds Park
185 Germonds Road, West Nyack
All Ages
Admission is free; $30 for sellers includes two parking spots per one registration location.

All Clarkstown Residents are invited to come sell your items. Must supply own tables. Seller registration is underway at the Administration Bu...

IN PERSON Advanced Paleontology for Kids (8yr and up)

Sep. 26, 2020, 10am-3pm
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning
1450 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre
Tween
$100

Fossils can tell us about what prehistoric animals looked like, but did you know they can also tell us about how these animals behaved? This exciti...

ONLINE Story Time: Veronica Chambers and Rachelle Baker present Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb

Sep. 26, 2020, 11:30am
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Award-winning author Veronica Chambers and multi-displinary artist Rachelle Baker present a timely picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, t...

IN PERSON Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour

Sep. 26, 2020, 1pm
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
421 East 61 Street, New York
All Ages
$10; free for memebers

Explore the neighborhood around the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, and hear about the people and places that were there in the 19th century when the ar...

IN PERSON Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Sep. 26, 2020, 2pm
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
Tween, Teen, Adult
$12; $10 purchased online; free for children 12 and younger

Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts starts off badly when he learns deranged killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escap...

IN PERSON Saturday Clay

Sep. 26, 2020, 2-4pm
Clay Art Center
40 Beech Street, Port Chester
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$25

Plan a great afternoon with friends or family in this fun and messy introduction to clay! Professional ceramic artists will guide you through theme...

IN PERSON Family Wheel Night

Sep. 26, 2020, 6-8pm
Clay Art Center
40 Beech Street, Port Chester
Tween, Teen, Adult
$45

Join Clay Art Center for some family fun in this one-time class for parents, kids, tweens or teens interested in learning to use the potter&rs...

IN PERSON E.T. Extra-Terrestrial

Sep. 26, 2020, 8pm
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$12; $10 online; free for children 12 and younger

Steven Spielberg’s beloved film returns to the big screen! Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughto...

ONLINE TADA! Free Musical Theater Open House

Sep. 26, 2020, 9am-5:30pm
TADA! YOUTH THEATER
15 W 28th Street, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

This fall, TADA! is excited to offer a variety of interactive, fun online musical theater classes for all ages and abilities - from toddler to teen...

ONLINE The Theater Nut

Sep. 26, 2020, 7pm
Irvington Theater
,
All Ages
FREE

This world-premiere short film follows a theater-loving squirrel named Irving who desperately wishes to be a part of the magic happening inside of ...

ONLINE Infant CPR Class

Sep. 28, 2020, 1-3pm
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
, Nyack
Adult
$50

Learn Infant CPR during this Online Course. Registration is required by 3 PM (EST) on Wednesday, September 23rd. To register and enroll, go to...

ONLINE Yom Kippur Family Service

Sep. 28, 2020, 10:30am
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$50

Join Rebecca Schoffer — 92Y Director of Jewish Family Engagement — and her puppets for joyful, interactive and live online High Holiday...

IN PERSON Rock 'N' Roll for Little Ones

Sep. 29, 2020, 10am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Live guitar, starting with kids classics and American folk songs, then moving on to The Beatles, Chuck Berry and other rock favorites. Children and...

ONLINE Local Business Hacks

Sep. 29, 2020, 1pm
Brooklyn Public Library, Greenpoint
107 Norman Ave., Greenpoint
All Ages
FREE

Join Glenolden Foundation & Waterproofing to learn the key elements to generating organic traffic. The same elements they have used for a ...

ONLINE Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Fernando Caldeiro

Sep. 29, 2020, All day
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
All Ages
FREE

Celebrando Cultura is the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s vision to inspire and serve the growing Long Island Latinx Community by creating cultur...

ONLINE After COVID-19: What's Next for East Harlem'

Sep. 29, 2020, 6-7pm
Little Sisters Family
, New York
Adult
FREE

"After COVID-19: What's Next for East Harlem?" will bring together a panel of experts to give insights on the impact that COVID-19 ha...

QVC + CREATE AND CULTIVATE: INCLUSIVELY YOU VIRTUAL SUMMIT

Sep. 29, 2020, 5-8:30pm
CREATE AND CULTIVATE
,
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

QVC, a long-time leader in size-inclusive fashion announced its first-ever size inclusivity and body positivity summit, “QVC Presents: I...

Stony Brook Medicine’s Mall Walkers Club

Sep. 30, 2020, 8am
Smith Haven Mall
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
All Ages
FREE

Mall Walker Monthly Members receive a complimentary snack and blood pressure screening starting at 8am, and hear an informative lecture at 9am. Sign up online.

ONLINE Misty Copeland presents Bunheads In conversation with Radhika Jones

Sep. 30, 2020, 7pm
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland St.), Fort Greene
All Ages
FREE

Award-winning author Veronica Chambers and multi-displinary artist Rachelle Baker present a timely picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, t...

ONLINE Virtual Character Conversation

Sep. 30, 2020, 3-4pm
Travis Manion Foundation
, New York
Tween, Teen
FREE

Now more than ever, kids need to hear stories of positive role models, hope and leadership. The Travis Manion Foundation, a national veterans ...

ONLINE Island Quest 365 Virtual Challah Baking Event

Sep. 30, 2020, 7pm
Commonpoint Queens
67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills
All Ages
$20 for 2 challah kits; $12 for one challah kit; free for Summer 2021 registered campers

Spend a night hanging out with your friends, counselors and favorite people from summertime and learn how to make your own yummy challah.

Eve...

IN PERSON Drive In: Men in Black

Oct. 01, 2020, 7pm
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Tween, Teen, Adult
$35

Grab a carload of your family and friends and head to Palisades Center to enjoy your favorite classic movies under the stars! Tickets need to be pu...

Average White Band

Oct. 02, 2020, 8pm
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
All Ages
$37.50-$55

Regarded as one of the top Soul, R&B, and Jazz-Funk groups—first known for the timeless instrumental hit “Pick Up the Pieces”...

IN PERSON Drive In Movie: Jurassic Park

Oct. 02, 2020, 7pm
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Teen, Adult
$35

Grab a carload of your family and friends and head to Palisades Center to enjoy your favorite classic movies under the stars! Tickets need to be pu...

Gender Joy Support Group: For Parents of Gender Creative Children (Pre-K to 12 Years Old)

Oct. 03, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Rockland County Pride Center
28 S. Franklin Street, Nyack
Adult
FREE

This is a supportive space for parents and care-givers of gender-creative/gender-expansive kids from preschool to age 12 yrs old. Unfortunately, th...

BluePath Service Dogs 4th Annual Walkathon

Oct. 03, 2020, 10am-2pm
FDR State Park
2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Hgts
All Ages
$35; $25 children younger than 13

Raise money to provide autism service dogs for those in need and enjoy activities for kids.

IN PERSON VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Oct. 03, 2020, 10am-4pm
Smithtown Historical Society Grounds
East Main Street Village of the Branch/Smithtown, Smithtown
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

It's Christmas in October, so it's Time to Shop 'til you drop! Rain date: October 11.

ONLINE 2ND ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Special Event

Oct. 03, 2020, 1-4pm
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 E. Main St., Patchogue
All Ages
FREE

Viewers will be treated to an afternoon of traditional music and dance, and an overall immersive cultural experience!

ONLINE Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Virtual (Zoom) Tour of the Museum in Spanish

Oct. 03, 2020, 11am
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
All Ages
FREE

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is hosting a series of virtual events to celebrate influential trailblazers in ...

ONLINE Hispanic Heritage Crafts: Monarch Butterfly Art for Kids:

Oct. 03, 2020, 3-4pm
Queens Public Library
,
All Ages
FREE

Make a Traditional Music and Poncho Art Collage - With any recycled paper and art supplies available at home, kids will transform a useless cereal ...

ONLINE Virtual Street Art Experience in Brooklyn

Oct. 04, 2020, 1-2pm
Made&Spotted
,
All Ages
FREE

Join an interactive street art experience— right from your home! A special way for like-minded creatives, art-lovers, friends and family of a...

ONLINE Unicorn Yoga Rainbow Adventure

Oct. 04, 2020, 10-10:45am
Karma Kids Yoga
16 Madison Square West, NY
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$15 per child

It's time to soar across the rainbow to a land of sunshine and sparkles where the mythical and magical unicorns run free! Take a magnificent ad...

ONLINE Virtual Story Reading Discussion

Oct. 07, 2020, 3-4pm
Travis Manion Foundation
, New York
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Now more than ever, kids need to hear stories of positive role models, hope and leadership. The Travis Manion Foundation, a national veterans servi...

IN PERSON Doll Hair & Nails Spectacular

Oct. 10, 2020, 10-11am
American Girl Doll Store
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
Young elementary, Tween
$33

Join the American Girl store for a fun hair-styling & nail session in the Doll Hair Salon! Spend some time with expert doll stylists as th...

ONLINE Virtual Character Conversation

Oct. 14, 2020, 3-4pm
Travis Mansion Foundation
, New York
Teen
FREE

Parents! We know that this school year is going to look very different. Now more than ever, kids need to hear stories of positive role models, hope...

ONLINE Samaritan Daytop Foundation Virtual Gala

Oct. 14, 2020, 6-7pm
Samaritan Daytop Foundation
,
All Ages
Donation

Samaritan Daytop Foundation is hosting its first Virtual Gala benefiting Samaritan Daytop Village on its 60th Anniversary. The Honorees for this ye...

ONLINE Paws to Reading Program

Oct. 15, 2020, 3:30-4:30pm
Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

Children Ages 7 and Up can sign up to READ stories virtually to a real dog named Stella. Each child will be given a 10 minute time slot. Please not...

ONLINE Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: “Stars of the Americas” Facebook Live Bilingual Planetarium Show

Oct. 16, 2020, 6pm
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
All Ages
FREE

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is hosting a series of virtual events to celebrate influential trailblazers in ...

Guess What Family Friendly Comedy Show

Oct. 17, 2020, 1pm
Creek and Cave Comedy Club
10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City
All Ages
FREE

NYC comics perform at clubs, colleges and on TV try their PG best to make your whole family laugh.

ONLINE Kukuza Fest: A Virtual Music Fest to Amplify Black Voices in Family Music

Sep. 19, 2020 - Sep. 20, 2020 , Saturday, 3pm-Sunday, 5pm
WEE Nation Radio
,
All Ages
FREE

Gather the family for "Kukuza Fest" featuring a truly epic lineup of Black and Black-led family music acts! The event will be broadc...

IN PERSON Honey Bee Experience 2020

Sep. 19, 2020 - Sep. 20, 2020 , Saturday, 3:30-5pm; Sunday, 10:30am-5pm
Pinelawn Memorial Park And Arboretum
2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale
All Ages
FREE

Back by popular demand! Get up close with Honey Bees for the second Honey Bee Experience! With 5 hives on the property, Pinelawn’s Maste...

ONLINE Making Moves Dance Festival 2020: Switchin' it up

Sep. 25, 2020 - Sep. 26, 2020 , Begins Friday, 7pm
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)
161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica
All Ages
FREE

JCAL's Making Moves Dance Festival 2020 will be exclusively online, featuring 11 NYC based choreographers. For access to event, you must RSVP. ...

ONLINE The Jewish High Holy Days with JCP Downtown — Yom Kippur

Sep. 27, 2020 - Sep. 28, 2020 , Sunday Evening - Monday Evening
JCP Downtown
146 Duane Street, TriBeCa
All Ages
FREE, donations appreciated

Observe Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Antonement, with JCP Downtown. JCP Downtown is hosting free and virtual experiences for toddlers, youth, and ...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Family Campout

Oct. 02, 2020 - Oct. 03, 2020 , 4pm-10am
Congers Lake Memorial Park
8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
All Ages
$25 per adult; $20 per child under 18

All families that are Clarkstown residents are invited to participate in this overnight. Adults must be present to supervise any youth under 18. In...

ONLINE The Jewish High Holy Days with JCP Downtown — Rosh Hashanah

Sep. 18, 2020 - Sep. 20, 2020 , Friday Evening - Sunday Evening
JCP Downtown
146 Duane Street, TriBeCa
All Ages
FREE, donations appreciated

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with JCP Downtown! All weekend long, they're hosting free and virtual festivities for toddlers, y...

ONLINE What's Next Fest

Sep. 22, 2020 - Sep. 24, 2020 , 6am-1pm
Female Founder Collective
,
Adult
$8-$45.99

There’s no denying 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in history for female entrepreneurs. That’s why, in the spirit of br...

ONLINE Cloudy With A Chance of Sprinkles: Building a Rube Goldberg Machine From Home!

Sep. 19, 2020 - Sep. 24, 2020 , Saturday, 11am-12pm OR Thursday, 6-7pm
Pearl River Library
80 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River
Tween, Teen
FREE

Corona boredom got you down? Build a sprinkle-pouring ice cream sundae machine from your kitchen! By setting up a chain reaction of falling dominos...

ONLINE Silly Storytime with Miss Linnea

Sep. 17, 2020 - Sep. 24, 2020 , Thursdays, 3:45pm
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont
Young elementary
FREE

Join children's librarian Erin for themed stories and a fun craft! Register in advance to receive a Zoom link.

September 15th:...

ONLINE Lab/Jr. at the Lab/Shul 5781 Days of Awe

Sep. 18, 2020 - Sep. 28, 2020 , 9/18, 5:30-6pm; 9/19, 9am-12pm; 9/27, 5:30-6pm; 9/28, 9am-12:30pm
Lab/Shul
, New York City
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join the Everybody Friendly, God-optional Days of Awe with Lab/Shul! Jewish? Jew-ish? Not at all? Lab/Jr. brings dynamic, meaningful learning and a...

ONLINE Making Art At Home: Creative Development in Children Online Workshop

Sep. 09, 2020 - Sep. 23, 2020 , Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Children's Museum of the Arts
103 Charlton St, New York City
Adult
This event is free, with a suggested donation of $13.

Join CMA for free virtual interactive workshops with Texas-based educational psychologist Charlotte Sammons. Together, participants will inves...

IN PERSON September Sundays

Sep. 13, 2020 - Sep. 27, 2020 , Sundays, 11am-2pm or 2-5pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
All Ages
$20; $15 ages 12 and younger

These programs have been created to provide farm-fresh entertainment! Tickets include admission to The Amazing Maize Maze, hayrides and audience cr...

IN PERSON It's My Park: Mondays

Sep. 14, 2020 - Sep. 28, 2020 , Mondays, 10:15am-12:45pm
Prospect Park
Parkside Plaza at Parkside Ave, Brooklyn
All Ages
FREE

Join Prospect Park for special It's My Park Day community volunteer events, where groups and individuals can help sustain the pa...

ONLINE Preschool Palooza

Sep. 15, 2020 - Sep. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays, 3:45pm
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join children's librarian Erin for themed stories and a fun craft! Register in advance to receive a Zoom link.

September 15th:...

ONLINE Traveling Kitchen for Kids

Sep. 15, 2020 - Sep. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Alliance
4881 Broadway, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Learn how to make an East African Chapati, a seasoned corn flatbread, and a no-egg wrap while learning about African and Lenape cultivated plants a...

ONLINE Young and Restless

Sep. 16, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10am
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont
Baby
FREE

Being a new parent is hard, and being a new parent during this crazy time is even harder! With this interactive and intimate class, you will (...

IN PERSON Cars & Coffee x Caffeine

Sep. 20, 2020 - Oct. 04, 2020 , Sundays, 9am-12pm
Caffeine
3118 Lawson Blvd., Oceanside
All Ages
FREE

Cars & Coffee Long Island, held with Caffeine in Oceanside, NY! All makes and models welcome, hang and appreciate each others cars over a cup o...

ONLINE ”Hand-in-Hand” storytelling through shadow theater in Mandarin

Oct. 01, 2020 - Oct. 15, 2020 , Thursdays, 7pm
Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Participants will have a chance to create their own story and bring it to life with shadows puppetry. Ages 10 and older.

IN PERSON Pumpkin Picking and Movie Night: Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Oct. 09, 2020 - Oct. 23, 2020 , Fridays, 5:30-8pm
Apple Ridge Orchard
101 Jessup Road, Warwick
All Ages
$16 ages 2 and older (tickets must be purchased in advance)

Movie-goers will watch Spookley the Square Pumpkin on a large outdoor screen and pick a pumpkin to take home.

ONLINE Jammin' with Josh

Sep. 04, 2020 - Sep. 25, 2020 , Fridays, 11am
Babylon Public Library
24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
All Ages
FREE

Join Mr. Josh (and his guitar) on Facebook for fun stories and songs: https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynPublicLibrary

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IN PERSON FREE Entry to 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Sep. 05, 2020 - Sep. 26, 2020 , September 5, 6, 12, 19 and 26 at 11a-5p
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, New York
All Ages
FREE

South Street Seaport Museum will open the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to the public on with timed entry at Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Entry i...

IN PERSON Outdoor Food & Music Fests

Sep. 10, 2020 - Oct. 01, 2020 , Thursdays, 6-9:30pm
Westfield Garden State Plaza
One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
All Ages
$7; $5 per child age 4-12; free admission for children 3 and younger

Westfield Garden State Plaza's Outdoor Food & Music Fests will feature Food Trucks + Food Vendors, Live Music, Ghost Hawks Brewery & Wine, Games and more.

IN PERSON Maze by Moonlight

Oct. 03, 2020 - Oct. 24, 2020 , 10/3 and 10/24, 5:30-9:30pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
All Ages
$15; $10 ages 12 and younger

Bring your flashlight and navigate The Amazing Maize Maze by the starry night!

IN PERSON Little Red Riding Hood

Aug. 28, 2020 - Sep. 20, 2020 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12:30pm
Puppetworks Inc
338 Sixth Avenue, Park Slope
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$11; $10 children

Puppetworks is pleased to announce the Re-Opening of its Park Slope theatre with a Hand Puppet adaptation of the classic folk tale, “Little R...

IN PERSON Juggling

Aug. 29, 2020 - Sep. 22, 2020 , Tuesdays, 6pm; Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12pm
Bryant Park
40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
All Ages
FREE

The Bryant Park Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Join in for a quick lesson, stay for the whole tim...

IN PERSON The Feminine Perception: Beauty and Nonsense

Sep. 10, 2020 - Oct. 04, 2020 , Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 1-4pm
ROCKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
27 South Greenbush Rd., WEST NYACK
All Ages
FREE

Join Rockland Center for the Arts for The Feminine Perception: Beauty and Nonsense. Leslie Fandrich is a feminist interdisciplinary artist and writ...

IN PERSON Look at Me: Works by Kris Campbell

Sep. 10, 2020 - Oct. 04, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 10am-4pm; Saturdays, 1-4pm
ROCKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
27 South Greenbush Rd., WEST NYACK
All Ages
FREE

LOOK AT ME is about seeing and being seen: This exhibit asks the viewer to go beyond judgement to become aware of what is seen, how something is se...

ONLINE Hans Christian Andersen Virtual Storytelling

May. 30, 2020 - Sep. 26, 2020 , Saturdays, 11am
Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center
,
All Ages
Donations accepted

For over sixty years New York families have come together to listen to stories in Central Park before the Hans Christian Andersen Statue, rai...

ONLINE Storytime

Sep. 02, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 4pm
New York Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Hear a story every weekday! For children, infants to age 18 months, ages 18 to 36 months, ages 3 to 5 years, children

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ONLINE Virtual GOTTA DANCE - Kids Edition!

Sep. 26, 2020 - Oct. 24, 2020 , Saturdays, 11am
Queensborough Performing Arts Center
222-05 56th Ave., Bayside
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$5

Individuals of all abilities are welcome to this virtual dance class- do what you can!

IN PERSON 2020 Brooklyn Greenway Ride

Sep. 01, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Anytime
Brooklyn Waterfront
Brooklyn Waterfront, Brooklyn
All Ages
$0-$25 (supports the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative)

The annual bike ride is back! Explore Brooklyn's storied waterfront on this socially distanced, self-guided 26-mile journey.Discover Brooklyn&#...

IN PERSON Orangetown Suffragist Exhibit

Sep. 10, 2020 - Dec. 28, 2021 , Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-2pm; Sundays 1-4pm
Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives
196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg
All Ages
FREE

The fight for American women to get the right to vote was fought on many fronts - including Orangetown. Learn about this fascinating movement ...

IN PERSON Boo at the Zoo

Oct. 01, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Thursdays through Sundays and Monday, October 12 10am-5pm
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
All Ages
$39.95; $34.95 seniors 65 and older; $29.95 children 3-12; free for members

Enjoy a day of fun including traditional favorites such as daily magic and mind reading shows, professional pumpkin carving demos and more.

IN PERSON Walking Tours of Stony Brook Village

Aug. 26, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2:50pm
Stony Brook Village Center
Main Street on the Harbor in front of Post Office, Stony Brook
All Ages
$5, cash only

Enjoy a stroll through Stony Brook Village while hearing the stories of the people and seeing the landmarks that made it a community.

IN PERSON Roller Skating

Sep. 09, 2020 - Oct. 17, 2020 , Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 12-5pm; Fridays, 12-6pm; Saturdays, 10am-7pm
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
171 East Dr. , NY , Brooklyn
All Ages
$10 weekends and holidays; $6 weekdays; $7 skate rental

Skate to a mix of pop hits while taking in views of Prospect Park Lake.

IN PERSON The Amazing Maize Maze

Sep. 18, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , Fridays and Saturdays in September, Fridays-Sundays in October, and Monday October 12, 11am-4:30pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
All Ages
$12; $8 ages 12 and younger

Get lost in NYC's only corn maze- all 3 acres of it!

IN PERSON Re-opening

Sep. 16, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Wednesdays-Fridays, 12-5pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm
Queens Museum
111-01 Corona Ave., Flushing
All Ages
FREE

The Queens Museum has re-opened. Book your free tickets and see their new exhibitions!

ONLINE Virtual Music and Movement

Aug. 07, 2020 - Sep. 25, 2020 , Fridays, 11am **NO SESSION 9/4**
Bellmore Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

During this interactive virtual program, your child will hear familiar rhymes and songs to get them moving and dancing! Recommended for ages 5 and ...

IN PERSON Kids Zumba

Aug. 12, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Wednesdays, 3:15-4pm
Great Neck Stepping Point Park
Redbrook Rd., Kings Point
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$25 per class; discounts on multi class passes available

Instructor Michele Tabaroki, owner of ConfiDanze Dance Studio, will have you grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco and merengue music, dancing y...

POST-PAUSE Zumba Classes

Aug. 16, 2020 - Oct. 04, 2020 , Sundays., 10-11am
Great Neck Stepping Stone Park
38 Stepping Stone Lane, Great Neck
Teen, Adult
$15 per class

Instructor Michele Tabaroki has been dancing since childhood. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and Middle Eastern dance. She has bee...

IN PERSON Green Team 2020

Sep. 12, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 8:30-10:30am
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
All Ages
FREE

Learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the Park look its best. Advanced registration is required.

IN PERSON Animated Children's Story Featuring Otto the Ghost

Sep. 12, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , 8am-7pm, daily
Hicks Nurseries
100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
All Ages
FREE

Hear “Otto’s Fantastic Pet Parade” and follow Otto and his friends as they explore the importance of friendship and teamwork.

IN PERSON Adult Zumba

Aug. 10, 2020 - Oct. 04, 2020 , Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays 10-11am
Great Neck Stepping Point Park
Redbrook Rd., Kings Point
Teen, Adult
$15 per class; discounts on multi class passes available

Instructor Michele Tabaroki, owner of ConfiDanze Dance Studio, will have you grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco and merengue music, dancing y...

ONLINE Storytime with the Met

May. 07, 2020 - Dec. 17, 2020 , Thursdays, 12-12:15pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Each week, look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months – 6 years.

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IN PERSON Kayaking

Aug. 19, 2020 - Oct. 14, 2020 , Wednesdays, 4-8pm; Saturdays, 10am-4pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4
334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
All Ages
FREE

Glide along the water while kayaking with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. Advanced registration required.

IN PERSON Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2020

Sep. 05, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 10am-4pm, daily
Tilly Foster Farm
100 Route 312, Brewster
All Ages
FREE

Visitors venture back into history at the 19th-century Tilly Foster Farm and are treated to pure fun as they engage art to experience peace and joy. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy visiting the Kunekune pigs, alpacas, miniature horses and more.

ONLINE Virtual Fall Singalongs with Chloe

Sep. 16, 2020 - Nov. 11, 2020 , Wednesdays, all day
Port Chester-Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Visit the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library's website and participate with the new virtual "Singalongs with Chloe" programs. Babi...

ONLINE Virtual Yin Yoga@Home

Aug. 25, 2020 - Oct. 27, 2020 , Tuesdays, 7-8:15am
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Slower paced class involving variations of seated and supine poses held for 3-5 minutes. A more meditative approach to yoga. For all levels. Please join the program from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

IN PERSON Farmers Market at The Valley

Sep. 16, 2020 - Nov. 18, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30pm
Jefferson Valley Mall
650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop for fresh, healthy, locally grown produce and other weekly favorites!

ONLINE Improv Workshop

Sep. 17, 2020 - Nov. 19, 2020 , Thuersdays, 4-5pm
Two Bridges Arts
275 Cherry St, New York
All Ages
FREE

Explore the joy of improvisation with anything from regular household items to using your body as an instrument to instruments you have at home. Advanced registration required.

I Love Street Art & Graffiti Workshops

Jul. 24, 2020 - Sep. 26, 2020 , Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Tuff City Styles Yard
650 Fordham Road , Bronx
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$100-$150

I LOVE STREET ART & GRAFFITI with Lady K Fever. Tuff City will be offering socially distanced painting sessions facilitated by skilled graffiti...

IN PERSON The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Sep. 18, 2020 - Nov. 21, 2020 , September 18- October 31; November 1; 6-8; 13-15; 20-21, see website for exact tines
Van Cortlandt Manor
525 South Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson
All Ages
Tickets start at $24; free for members and children younger than 3

Dscover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

IN PERSON Explore the grounds of the William Floyd Estate

Sep. 04, 2020 - Nov. 09, 2020 , Fridays-Mondays, 9:30am-4:30pm
FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE at William Floyd Estate
245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach
All Ages
FREE

Explore the grounds of the 613-acre William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach! Stop by the Ranger Office at the Old Mastic House for information ab...

ONLINE Virtual Classic Yoga @ Home

Aug. 20, 2020 - Oct. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 7-8:15am
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Wake up with stretching and strengthening asanas with the library from your own home.

IN PERSON The Adventure Park: Glow in the Park

Sep. 19, 2020 - Nov. 28, 2020 , Saturdays, slots begin at 6pm
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$45

Climb and zip through a shining wonderland with LED lights lining the trails.

IN PERSON Groove in the Park

Aug. 18, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , See website for schedule
Groove Family Music
Addison Park, Larchmont
All Ages
$20

Groove is thrilled to be able to offer an all-ages Family Jam in beautiful Addison Park. In accordance with the current covid-19 res...

POST-PAUSE Flying Trapeze Class

Aug. 12, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Classes offered Monday-Sunday; see website for exact times
Trapeze School New York
Pier 40, New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$70

Safely experience the exhilaration of this extraordinary circus art, regardless of fitness level or athletic background. Ages 6 and older. Advanced registration suggested.

IN PERSON Jack & the Beanstalk

Sep. 25, 2020 - Dec. 23, 2020 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12:30pm
Puppetworks Inc
338 Sixth Avenue, Park Slope
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$11; $10 children

Puppetworks is pleased to announce the Re-Opening of its Park Slope theatre with a Hand Puppet adaptation of the classic folk tale, “Little R...

IN PERSON MoCA L.I.ghts

Oct. 03, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , See website for schedule
PATCHOGUE ARTS COUNCIL
Village of Patchogue, Patchogue
All Ages
FREE

The Village of Patchogue will turn into an open-air museum and arts destination for the public to enjoy safely on foot, by car, and online.

ONLINE Sing with Suzi Online Show

Sep. 09, 2020 - Dec. 09, 2020 , Mondays and Wednesdays, 4pm
Suzi Shelton
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join Suzi, her lovable friend Cinnamon Bear, and their special guests for family- friendly performances from her living room to yours.

IN PERSON Makers and Players Sunday

Sep. 20, 2020 - Dec. 27, 2020 , Sundays, 2pm+
House of Playful Soul
5 Station Square , Forest Hills
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$40

Kids will enjoy a two hour fun filled session where they create projects and play with friends! Advanced registration required.

IN PERSON Re-opening

Sep. 24, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Fridays-Mondays, 11am-4pm and Thursdays, 11am-8 pm
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
All Ages
FREE

The Jewish Museum is re-opening and all visitors will enjoy free admission through December 31 with advanced reservations.

IN PERSON Summer Stage 2020

Jul. 11, 2020 - Oct. 24, 2020 , Saturdays, 6-9pm
Downtown Somerville Alliance
Division St. , Somerville
All Ages
FREE

The Downtown Somerville Alliance is bringing back a new and improved safe Summer Stage outdoor concert series on Division Street.

IN PERSON Ramsey Farmers' Market

Aug. 16, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 , Sundays, 9am-2pm
Ramsey Farmers' Market
Erie Plaza train station 2 West Main St., Ramsey
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

The award winning, non profit Ramsey Farmers' Market -every Sunday- offering fresh, local produce and products from over 40+ outstanding farmer...

ONLINE FTH at Home: Global Arts for Global Kids

Sep. 01, 2020 - Dec. 18, 2020 , All day
Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Flushing Town Hall's master Teaching Artists offer free, online classes in their second series of "FTH at HOME: Global Arts for Global Kid...

Breastfeeding Support Group

Dec. 10, 2019 - Apr. 13, 2021 , Tuesdays, 10-11am
North Shore University Hospital
300 Community Drive, Manhasset
Baby, Adult
FREE

Discussions are facilitated by a lactation consultant covering many topics including postpartum adjustment, feeding, sleeping, normal newborn behavior, and going back to work.

IN PERSON Free Nature Trails & Tours

Aug. 28, 2020 - Dec. 20, 2020 , 11:30am-4pm, daily
Kadampa Meditation Center New York World Peace Temple
47 Sweeney Rd, Glen Spey
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy walking on the grounds, including nature trails, pond, streams and soft springy moss and relax in the outdoor seating areas and hidden nature benches.

POST-PAUSE West Park Place Farmers Market

Jul. 01, 2020 - Oct. 28, 2020 , Wednesdays, 9am-2pm
Stamford Downtown
West Park Place across from Columbus Park, Stamford Downtown
All Ages
FREE

The Spring Street Famers market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers. You’ll also find ...

ONLINE Laurie Berkner's Birthday Party Shows

Aug. 21, 2020 - Dec. 18, 2020 , See schedule below
Laurie Berkner
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Laurie encourages families who are watching to decorate, just like she will, wear party clothes, and bake a special birthday treat to bring to the party.

IN PERSON Teen Game Zone

Aug. 21, 2020 - Dec. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-4:30pm
Poe Park Visitor Center in Poe Park
2640 Grand Concourse , Bronx
Teen
FREE

Teens learn new games, meet new people, and stay active in a safe environment.

ONLINE Rockland Baby Cafe

May. 26, 2020 - Sep. 30, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm
Rockland Baby Cafe
1 Hilcrest Center Drive Suite 214, Spring Valley
Pre-school & younger, Adult
Free

Rockland Baby Cafe provides free breastfeeding education and support from Certified Lactation Counselors. Join them to meet and talk with other new...

ONLINE LIVE 'BERKNER BREAK' CONCERTS

Aug. 03, 2020 - Dec. 14, 2020 , Most Mondays and Fridays, 11am
Laurie Berkner
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Families can join Laurie, direct from her house, for LIVE "Berkner Break" concerts on her Facebook page. Laurie offers an abundance ...

POST-PAUSE The Spring Street Farmers Market

Jun. 13, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 9am-2pm
Stamford Downtown
Spring Street Parking Lot on Spring Street, Stamford Downtown
All Ages
FREE

The Spring Street Famers market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers. You’ll also find ...

IN PERSON Opening of 'Presidential Dogs' exhibit.

Sep. 08, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021 , Tuesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
101 Park Ave., Murray Hill
All Ages
$15; $10 seniors, military, youth ages 13-24; $5 children younger than 12

The “Presidential Dogs” exhibition will look back on the different breeds of dogs that have lived at the White House. It will explore t...

IN PERSON 92nd Street Greenmarket

Jun. 21, 2020 - Nov. 22, 2020 , Sundays, 9am-4pm
GrowNYC
1st Avenue btw. 92nd and 93rd Streets, Upper East Side
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

This seasonal Sunday market on the Upper East Side offers neighborhood residents a convenient location to shop for a selection of vegetables, fruit...

IN PERSON KENNEDY PLAZA FARMERS MARKET

Jun. 17, 2020 - Nov. 25, 2020 , Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm
LI Greenmarket Inc.
1 W Chester St., Long Beach
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

The market offers fresh produce and many other wholesome goods.

IN PERSON Corona Greenmarket

Jun. 19, 2020 - Nov. 27, 2020 , Fridays, 8am-3pm
GrowNYC
Roosevelt Ave & 103rd St, Corona
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop for seasonal vegetables, stunning specialty Mexican vegetables and herbs, as well as apples, grapes, cider and fruit juice pressed from locally grown fruit.

IN PERSON Bensonhurst Greenmarket

May. 31, 2020 - Nov. 22, 2020 , Sundays, 9am-3pm
GrowNYC
18th Ave btwn 81st & 82nd Streets, Bensonhurst
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, honey and specialty Mexican herbs.

WAKE UP, DAISY!

Mar. 24, 2020 - Sep. 20, 2020 , See website for days and times
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park
W. 81st Street and Central Park West, Upper West Side
All Ages
$8-12

This original marionette production new to the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is a modern retelling of the classic tale “Sleeping Beauty.”

POST-PAUSE Living Lights

Jun. 29, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Monday-Sunday, 10am–5pm
The Maritime Aquarium
10 N. Water Street, Norwalk
All Ages
$26.95 adults 13-64; $24.95 seniors 65 and older; $19.95 children ages 3-12

Meet amazing animals with the natural ability to glow in the dark in “Living Lights,” a special exhibit open now in The Maritime Aquari...

POST-PAUSE Farmers Market

May. 17, 2020 - Nov. 22, 2020 , Sundays, 9am-2pm
Cunningham Park
200-00 73rd Ave., Fresh Meadows, Fresh Meadows
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Small scale farms and local food makers are back in Cunningham Park, Queens for the 2020 season. Every Sunday from 9am to 2pm, shop for local fruit...

Smorgasburg Prospect Park

Apr. 05, 2020 - Oct. 25, 2020 , Sundays, 11am-6pm
Prospect Park – Breeze Hill
East Drive at Lincoln Rd., Prospect Park
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Over 100 local and regional food purveyors will gather on Breeze Hill to offer a range of cuisines.

Activity Table

Apr. 04, 2020 - Oct. 25, 2020 , Weekends, 2:00-4:00pm
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
Free with garden admission ($6 adults; $2 children ages 4 to 12; free for children younger than 4)

Drop-in for family-friendly botanical-themed arts and crafts at the weekend Activity Table. Recommended for age 10 and under (accompanied by an adult).

Smorgasburg Williamsburg

Apr. 04, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 10am-6pm
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave., Williamsburg
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Local and regional food purveyors will gather to offer a range of cuisines.

ONLINE Amazing Brains: A Virtual Art Exhibit

Jun. 03, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Anytime
New York Hall of Science
4701 111th Street, Corona
All Ages
Free

This virtual exhibit melds science and art to create extraordinary images of brains – from high resolution images of real brains from differe...

ONLINE Puppet Show LIVE

Sep. 04, 2020 - Mar. 26, 2021 , Fridays, 11am
WonderSpark Puppets
,
All Ages
FREE

Get ready for a highly interactive, very silly puppet show!

Transit Tots

Apr. 09, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Thursdays, 10:15-11am
New York Transit Museum
99 Schermerhorn St. , Brooklyn Heights
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Adult
$10; $5 children ages 2-17

Young train enthusiasts explore themes like animals underground, the people and buildings of New York City, colors and shapes, and the city's subways and buses.

ONLINE Learn to Juggle

Mar. 27, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Anytime
Big Apple Circus
,
All Ages
FREE

As long as you have a plastic bag, socks (or even a baby toy!) Big Apple Circus producer, Jack Marsh can teach you how to juggle. Learn how to jugg...

Sunday Author Story Time

Mar. 08, 2020 - Dec. 20, 2020 , Sundays, 11:30am (Prospect Lefferts Garden) and 1:30pm (Fort Greene)
Greenlight Bookstore Prospect Lefferts Garden/
632 Flatbush Ave./686 Fulton St., Prospect Lefferts Garden/Fort Greene
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Authors and illustrators present their new books with interactive readings and drawings, and often activities and crafts too!

Creative Movement for Kids at The Westchester

Mar. 15, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020 , Thursdays, 10-10:45am
The Westchester
125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Get your little ones to moving, learning basic movements and having fun! A parent or caregiver is required to attend and participate.

Shining Lights Yoga for Kids

Feb. 05, 2020 - Dec. 30, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11am
The Westchester
125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
All Ages
FREE

Stay active with your little and have fun doing yoga exercises.

'Guess What' - The Family-Friendly Stand Up Comedy Show

Apr. 20, 2019 - Dec. 19, 2020 , Third Saturdays, 12:30pm
The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
All Ages
$10

The show is hosted by an 12-year-old and her dad.

Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD) Meetings

Jan. 06, 2020 - Dec. 07, 2020 , 1st Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm
Select Human Services
17-19 Marble Ave, Pleasantville
Adult
$5

Help you or your child manage ADD for success and discuss different topics at meetings on the 1st Monday of the month through the school year.

ONLINE Learn Digital Painting and Color Workshop

Jul. 24, 2020 - Jun. 25, 2021 , 10am
The New York Public Library - Pelham Bay
3060 Middletown Rd, The Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Are you struggling with paint color but don't know where to start? If you love to paint portraits, draw characters or create fantasy environmen...

ONLINE Story Time with Miss Margie

May. 13, 2020 - Apr. 15, 2021 , Thursdays, 7:30pm
Miss Margie
,
All Ages
FREE

Join Miss Margie for a free, fun and animated reading of some children's classics via Zoom! Parents and kids of all ages are welcome! NO ONE is...

Picture Book Time

Jan. 08, 2020 - Dec. 23, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Queens Library - Richmond Hill Branch
118-14 Hillside Ave.,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join for stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple arts and crafts activity.

Magic at Coney

Jan. 05, 2020 - Dec. 27, 2020 , Sundays, 12pm
Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave., Coney Island
All Ages
$12; $8 children younger than 12

See this magical variety show highlighting a vast array of magicians; featuring illusionists, escape artists, mentalists, and close-up magicians from around the world.

IN PERSON Bagpipe Tribute

Sep. 09, 2020 - Sep. 08, 2021 , WEDNESDAYS, 1:30-2pm
9/11 Memorial Museum
The 9/11 Memorial Glade located on Memorial Plaza, Lower Manhattan
All Ages
FREE

Tribute in Light is a commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, fro...

POST-PAUSE Cruises

Aug. 11, 2020 - Aug. 11, 2021 , 8:30am-5pm, daily
Castle Clinton
Battery Park, New York
All Ages
$19.25; $14 seniors 62 and older; $9 children 4-12 years; free for children three years and younger

A trip on Statue Cruises to Liberty Island allows individuals to enjoy Liberty Island with plenty of outdoor space to safely explore the island and the spectacular views of New York Harbor.

Cortelyou Greenmarket

Dec. 01, 2019 - Dec. 27, 2020 , Sundays, 8am-3pm
Greenmarket
Cortelyou Road and Rugby Road, Ditmas Park
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop at the market, recycle old clothes, and drop off your food scap compost.

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

Nov. 29, 2019 - Dec. 26, 2020 , Saturdays, 8am-4pm
Greenmarket
Prospect Park West & Flatbush Ave, West Brooklyn
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop fresh produce, flowers, and more. Drop off your food scrap compost and bring clothing to be recycled.

Staff Story Time

Sep. 07, 2019 - Dec. 27, 2020 , Saturdays, 1:30pm
Greenlight Bookstore PLG
632 Flatbush Ave., Prospect Lefferts Garden
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Greenlight staff choose their favorite read-alouds to share with the youngest book lovers.

NYRR Open Run Baisley Pond Park

Jun. 22, 2019 - Dec. 26, 2020 , 9:00 am; Check-in 8:45 am
Baisley Pond Park
156-10 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica
All Ages
FREE Free

NYRR Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative - bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks.

ONLINE Feathers of Fire--The Movie

Jun. 04, 2020 - Jun. 04, 2022 , Anytime
Vimeo
155 First Ave., New York
All Ages
$4.95

"Feathers of Fire--The Movie" is an ingenious production of theater-on-film, conceived and directed by Hamid Rahmanian. It is intended fo...

Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park

Sep. 14, 2019 - Sep. 10, 2022 , Second Saturday of each month, 10:00am-3:00pm
Highbridge Park
West 174th Street and Amsterdam Ave., Washington Heights/Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America.

Weekly Drop-In at Rockland Baby Café

Mar. 25, 2017 - Jan. 31, 2023 , Thursdays, 11am-1pm
Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
110 Bethune Blvd., Spring Valley
Baby, Adult
FREE

A drop-in to meet and talk to new moms, learn how to make breast-feeding easier, make sure your baby is latching and gaining well, get tips on pumping and going back to work, and learn about other parenting topics.

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