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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.

POST-PAUSE Tots Cooking Session 2, Class 1: 'WE BE JAMMIN'!

Aug. 06, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Garden Of Eve
4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per child; $10 additional child; $7.95 adult

Pick blackberries, make jam, & take a jar home! Part of a series of 4 classes: August 6, 13, 20, and 27

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ONLINE Cake Mix Cookies

Aug. 06, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make super easy cake mix cookies! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 pm on the Teen I...

Anthony Rodia

Aug. 07, 2020, 8-10pm
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill
Adult
$25-$35

Anthony is a 1st generation Italian-American Comedian born and raised in Westchester NY. He has always had a way of turning any situation into come...

POST-PAUSE Yakety Yak 2

Aug. 07, 2020, 10-11am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Young elementary
FREE

Discuss the book Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell while enjoying a snack outside on the library's front lawn. For children in...

ONLINE Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Discord

Aug. 07, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Join the library's Dungeon Master for a virtual D&D session. You must have a Discord account in advance, must register with the Library and...

ONLINE Facebook Live Storytime With Miss Mary!

Aug. 07, 2020, 3:30-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Miss Mary will share a storytime with you right in the comfort of your own home! Tune in to chat and hear some stories! Check them out at http...

ONLINE Laurie Berkner's Dinosaur Beach Party Family Concert

Aug. 09, 2020, 5pm
Laurie Berkner
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20; $80 Virtual Meet & Greet Add-On Packages are available. Discounted need-based tickets are available.

Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to join her for a live, interactive "Dinosaur Beach Party" Virtual Fami...

ONLINE Animals A-Live: Checking the Traps

Aug. 10, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE Mirror Calendars (YouTube Tutorial)

Aug. 10, 2020, 10am
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Adult
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Learn about the famous impressionist painter Claude Monet from Professor Ranelle Wolf. (Registration required).

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ONLINE Create Your Own Picture Book (YouTube Tutorial)

Aug. 10, 2020, 4:30pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Young elementary
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Discover how to make your very own storybook through writings and illustrations (Registration required).

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ONLINE Project Self-Care: Watercolor Art

Aug. 10, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Make a self expressive watercolor masterpiece. Program supplies can be picked up from the Carnegie library 1 week prior. This is a pre-recorded vid...

Virtual: Family Paint Night Fundraiser

Aug. 10, 2020, 7-9pm
The Sophia Valsamos Foundation
100 Manetto Hill Road, Suite 205, Office A, Plainview
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$20

We are excited to announce our Family virtual Paint night fundraiser, "Inhale courage, exhale fear". Join TSVF for our virtual painting f...

ONLINE Virtual Studio Tour with Sculptural Artist Aurora Robson and RoCA

Aug. 11, 2020, 3-4pm
Rockland Center for the Arts
27 S. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
Tween, Teen, Adult
$10

Join RoCA for a private studio tour with Sculptural Artist Aurora Robson on Aug. 11th. She explores ecological issues and the relationship between ...

ONLINE Healthy Hour Presented by Stony Brook Medicine's Healthy Libraries Program

Aug. 11, 2020, 7-8pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Meet with representatives of Stony Brook Medicine's Healthy Libraries Program to ask any health-related questions and get evidence-based health...

ONLINE STEM Crystals

Aug. 11, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make crystals with supplies in your house! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 pm on t...

ONLINE: Marvel Madness Family Disco!

Aug. 11, 2020, 12-1pm
Club KDR
Virtual Platform, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$25 per family/device

Celebrating the superhero in all of us! Each virtual experience includes three rooms of fun: the Happy Feet Suite!, featuring a DJ; the You Di...

VIRTUAL: Free Kids Painting Event

Aug. 11, 2020, 12pm
Zoom Virtual Event - Sponsored by New York Life - Long Island General Office
520 Broadhollow Road, Melville
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join for some SUMMER FUN at a free virtual painting event featuring artist Bob Parrillo, from Happy Little Brush Strokes. Please click the Zoo...

VIRTUAL Marvel Madness Family Disco!

Aug. 11, 2020, 12-1pm
Club KDR
41 Convent Avenue, Suite 3K, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
$25 per device

Celebrating the superhero in all of us! Each Virtual Experience includes three rooms of fun! The Happy Feet Suite featuring our DJ. The You Did It ...

ONLINE Project Self-Care: Gratitude Jar

Aug. 12, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Make a jar to fill gratitude. Program supplies can be picked up from the Carnegie library 1 week prior. This is a pre-recorded video that will go l...

POST-PAUSE Tots Cook Session 2, Class 2: Wild & Wonderful Watermelons

Aug. 13, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Garden Of Eve
4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per child; $10 additional child; $7.95 adult

Watermelon tasting, and make your own watermelon fruit salad using a wide variety of organic melons. Go on a watermelon scavenger hunt & season...

ONLINE Plastic Bag Ice Cream

Aug. 13, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make this fun summer treat using a plastic bag! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 pm...

POST-PAUSE Yakety Yak 3

Aug. 14, 2020, 10-11am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Young elementary
FREE

Discuss the book Project Droid: Science No Fair! by Nancy Krulik and Amanda Burwasser while enjoying a snack outside on the library's front law...

ONLINE A Night of Drawful

Aug. 14, 2020, 7-8pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen
FREE

Join the library and play Drawful 2 with your friends and the staff of Patchogue-Medford Library! Drawful 2 is a drawing game that you can vir...

ONLINE Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Discord

Aug. 14, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Join the library Dungeon Master for a virtual D&D session. You must have a Discord account in advance, must register with the Library and ...

ONLINE Facebook Live Storytime With Miss Mary!

Aug. 14, 2020, 3:30-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
All Ages
FREE

Miss Mary will share a storytime with you right in the comfort of your own home! Tune in to chat and hear some stories! Check out http://...

Guess What Family Friendly Comedy Show

Aug. 15, 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 Animals A-Live: Doves

Aug. 17, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE The Science of Spherication

Aug. 18, 2020, All Day
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen
FREE

Join the library for a strange experiment that shows what happens when food and science meet! Molecular Gastronomy is the study of food and ch...

ONLINE Parent/Teen Book Club Discussion

Aug. 19, 2020, 4-5pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

In order to promote talking about difficult topics, the library will be hosting a parent and teen book club where they will read This is Where...

ONLINE Facebook Live Storytime With Miss Mary!

Aug. 20, 2020, 3:30-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Miss Mary will share a storytime with you right in the comfort of your own home! Tune in to chat and hear some stories! Check it out at http:/...

ONLINE Cookie in a Mug

Aug. 20, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make a quick and yummy snack! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 pm on the Teen Insta...

POST-PAUSE Tots Cook Session 2, Class 3: SIMPLE SIMON MET A PIE-MAN

Aug. 20, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Garden Of Eve
4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per child; $10 additional child; $7.95 adult

Make some fruit pies and eat them! Part of a series of 4 classes, August 6, 13, 20, and 27

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ONLINE 'An Evening of Spies' Night

Aug. 21, 2020, 7-8pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen
FREE

Play a game of Spyfall with your friends! Spyfall is a game of asking questions, gaining information, and working together to find a secret spy(s) ...

ONLINE Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Discord

Aug. 21, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen
FREE

Join the library's Dungeon Master for a virtual D&D session. You must have a Discord account in advance, must register with the Librar...

POST-PAUSE Book Chat

Aug. 21, 2020, 3-4pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Tween
FREE

Discuss the book New Kid by Jerry Craft while enjoying a snack outside on the library's front lawn. For rising 4th through 6th graders only. Al...

ONLINE Rockin’ Reels: The Greatest Rock and Roll Movies of All Time

Aug. 21, 2020, 12pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Adult
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Hear from Clive Young about classic Rock and Roll films. Learn how they were made and how they reflect the times in which they were released. (Regi...

ONLINE BYO Book Club

Aug. 21, 2020, 2pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Adult
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

The Westhampton Free Library invites you to talk about strong female characters. Who are your favorites? Have you ever read a book with a fema...

VIRTUAL STEAM Workshop: Paper Marbling

Aug. 21, 2020, 12-1PM
Lewis H. Latimer House Museum
3441 137 th St., Flushing
Young elementary, Tween
Pay as you wish.

Join us for a unique virtual program! Discover chemistry in art! Paper marbling is an ancient technique that produces patterns that imitate smooth ...

Inbeon Con

Aug. 22, 2020, 10am-6pm
Hoftra University
East Cir, Hempstead
All Ages
$10

Get inspired with your love of anime, comics, cosplay & gaming at Long Island’s Comic Con for Artists and Creatives!

ONLINE Animals A-Live: Seining

Aug. 24, 2020, 11-11:15am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook Live to meet a new animal every Monday at 11am, with guest educators from The Alley Pond Environmental Center and the Marine E...

ONLINE No-Sew T-shirt Pillow Case

Aug. 24, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make a pillowcase from one of your t-shirts! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 pm on...

ONLINE STEM Dancing Gummy Worms

Aug. 25, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make gummy worms dance and the science behind it! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 ...

ONLINE DIY Bath Bombs

Aug. 26, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make some DIY Bath Bombs! This is a pre-recorded video that you can watch at anytime but it will go live at 3 pm on the Teen Instagram...

ONLINE Homemade Guacamole

Aug. 27, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to make this delicious, homemade Guacamole recipe with simple ingredients. This video will go live at 3pm! Links to watch Instagram: http...

POST-PAUSE Tots Cook Session 2, Class 4: Naked tomatoes

Aug. 27, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Garden Of Eve Farm
4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per child; $10 additional child; $7.95 adult

Tomato tasting, learn about heirloom tomatoes, herbs and jar some to take home. Go on a tomato scavenger hunt & season your treasures with a fl...

IN PERSON: Mad Science Summer Program LIVE!

Aug. 27, 2020, 2-3pm
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider. They deliver unique experiences for children through innovative programs that are as entertai...

ONLINE Facebook Live Storytime With Miss Mary!

Aug. 28, 2020, 3:30-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Miss Mary will share a storytime with you right in the comfort of your own home! Tune in to chat and hear some stories! Check them out at http...

ONLINE Virtual Teen Hangout

Aug. 28, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Hang out and talk about your summer while playing some games together! Teen Virtual Hangout Fri, Aug 28, 2020 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (EDT) Ple...

VIRTUAL Open House

Aug. 29, 2020, 7-8 PM
Temple Beth Sholom
171-39 Northern Blvd, Flushing
All Ages
FREE Free

Temple Beth Sholom of Flushing is hosting a Shabbat family service for jewish families in the Queens community on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7pm. Th...

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

Sep. 05, 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...

IN PERSON: Outdoor Shorts Film Festival 2020: This Is Now

Aug. 14, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Doors: 7pm; event: 8pm
GARNER Arts Center
55 W. Railroad Ave., Garnerville
Tween, Teen, Adult
$18 in advance; $25 at the door

Now in its 4th season, Outdoor Shorts is an unforgettable event in one of the Hudson Valley?s most unique historic sites, the GARNER Historic Distr...

Big Apple Circus

Aug. 21, 2020 - Aug. 23, 2020 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 11am and 3pm; Sunday, 2pm
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road , Westbury
All Ages
$29.50-$69.50

World renowned for its intimate style and thrilling acts, the BIG APPLE CIRCUS is passionate about revitalizing the circus for modern-day audiences of all ages with unique and astounding human feats.

VIRTUAL Covid-19 Back to School Challenge webinar

Aug. 10, 2020 - Aug. 14, 2020 , 9-10pm
Virtual
Virtual, Manhattan
Adult
FREE

We are entering a once-in-a-lifetime back to school season! Covid-19 cases have almost hit 17M globally and close to 700K people have lost their li...

ONLINE Musical Toddler Yoga

May. 21, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , Thursdays, 10am
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join Cassie for a fun morning of singing, music, and yoga for the toddler crowd.

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IN PERSON: Cover Crop

Aug. 02, 2020 - Aug. 09, 2020 , daily, 10am-5pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
FREE

Cover Crop, the farm's first-ever site-specific art installation, is by artist Aaron Asis, with support from Queens Council of the Ar...

IN PERSON: PLAY NYC

Aug. 05, 2020 - Aug. 12, 2020 , Wednesdays, 1-5pm
Bushwick Houses
881 Flushing Ave., Bushwick
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

PLAY NYC offers a safe, hands-free play area for children on closed-off streets in high-need neighborhoods in NYC. The set-up includes a no-touch o...

Summer 2020 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts – Virtual Programs!

Jul. 27, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Varies by program
SUNY Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
Tween, Teen
Varies by prgram

The Purchase College summer Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts have been transformed into fun, engaging, and enriching virtual experiences! ...

IN PERSON: PLAY NYC

Aug. 03, 2020 - Aug. 17, 2020 , Mondays, 1-5pm
Blake Avenue Play Street
Blake Avenue, Brownsville
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

PLAY NYC offers a safe, hands-free play area for children on closed-off streets in high-need neighborhoods in NYC. The set-up includes a no-touch o...

IN PERSON: PLAY NYC

Aug. 04, 2020 - Aug. 18, 2020 , Tuesdays, 1-5pm
Red Hook Open Street
West 9th Street, Red Hook
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

PLAY NYC offers a safe, hands-free play area for children on closed-off streets in high-need neighborhoods in NYC. The set-up includes a no-touch o...

ONLINE Family Night In

Aug. 05, 2020 - Aug. 19, 2020 , See schedule below
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Enjoy some family fun with these virtual performances.

Aug. 5, 6 pm: Quogue Wildlife Refuge Reptile Show

Aug.19, 7 pm: Agostino Arts: I...

IN PERSON: PLAY NYC

Aug. 06, 2020 - Aug. 20, 2020 , Thursdays, 8am-5pm
West 129th Street Play Street
West 129th Street, Harlem
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

PLAY NYC offers a safe, hands-free play area for children on closed-off streets in high-need neighborhoods in NYC. The set-up includes a no-touch o...

Music With Patrick

Aug. 07, 2020 - Aug. 21, 2020 , 4-6pm
Empire Outlets
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island

Patrick Raftery is a songwriter, musician, dad, and self-styled maker of musical mischief who loves entertaining families with his wacky blend of a...

Binx The Magician

Aug. 14, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , 3-5pm
Empire Outlets
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
All Ages
FREE

Each kid (ages 12 and younger) in attendance will receive a coupon for a free cone or cup of custard from Shake Shack.

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POST-PAUSE State Fair Meadowlands

Jul. 23, 2020 - Aug. 09, 2020 , See website for schedule
State Fair Meadowlands
Stadium Road, East Rutherford
All Ages
TBA

The State Fair Meadowlands returns this summer with rides, games, shows, great food, and more!

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IN PERSON: The Dinos ROAR Again!

Jul. 23, 2020 - Aug. 09, 2020 , daily, 10am-4pm (by reservation only)
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning
1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre
All Ages
$15; $12 for ages 1-12

The Dinosaur Exhibit & Animal Adventure at The Center for Science Teaching and Learning is OPEN! Give us a call to plan your visit! 516-76...

ONLINE Live Puppet Shows

Apr. 24, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 11am
Wonderspark Puppets
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
Shows are free, donations accepted

Join Wonderspark Puppets every day during the COVID-19 outbreak / quarantine for live sessions on Facebook Live.

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VIRTUAL: Cooking with Rinku Bhattacharya: Beat the Heat - Light & Lively Meals

Jul. 24, 2020 - Aug. 14, 2020 , Fridays, 4-4:45pm
Mount Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
Teen, Adult
FREE

Back By Popular Demand! Join Rinku in her kitchen on Friday afternoons to create light and easy summer dishes.

July 24: ...

VIRTUAL: Imaginative Inspirations with Shari on Zoom

Aug. 03, 2020 - Aug. 24, 2020 , Mondays, 10:30-11:30am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join us (virtually) to celebrate your imagination as it is inspired by illustrators and authors and brought to life through a screen with Shari Mun...

IN PERSON: Rock 'N' Roll for Little Ones

Aug. 04, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 10-10:45am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

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

IN PERSON: Mother Goose Storytime

Aug. 05, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10-10:30am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 KIngs Ferry Road, Montrose
Baby, Adult
FREE

Bring your blanket and join Miss Terri for simple stories, songs, and fingerplays in the cool shade on the library lawn. Hula-Hoops will be used as...

Toddler Storytime

Aug. 05, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11-11:30am
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Pre-school & younger, Adult
FREE

Bring your blanket and join Miss Terri for simple stories, songs and fingerplays in the cool shade on the library lawn. Hula-Hoops will be used as ...

POST-PAUSE DISNEY'S MOANA, JR.

Jul. 24, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , See website for schedule
Roseneath Cottage
239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown
All Ages
$18

The Smithtown Performance Arts Center is excited to announce that thanks to a partnership with the Smithtown Historical Society, they will be ...

ONLINE DIY Puppet Workshops

Apr. 22, 2020 - Aug. 30, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 4pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am
Wonderspark Puppets
,
Young elementary, Tween
Classes are free, donations accepted

Join Wonderspark Puppets every day during the COVID-19 outbreak / quarantine for live sessions on Facebook Live.

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ONLINE Kids on the Screen

Aug. 04, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , See schedule below
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

These performances are geared for families with children ages 3-8, but all are welcome.

Schedule below:

Aug. 4: The BenAnna Band, 5:30p...

Workouts With Spiderman

Aug. 05, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , 6-7pm
Empire Outlets
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
All Ages
FREE

Join at the second level promenade in front of Old Navy for a kid-friendly and contactless family workout. Young guests will be able to learn cool ...

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 Get Crafty with Lynn Lilly & Crayola

Jun. 02, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 1-1:30pm
Crayola
,
All Ages
FREE

Join Craft Box Girls by Lynn Lilly as she show shows you fun and easy crafts you can make at home with your kids!

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ONLINE Turn up the Love Summer Concert Series

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Fridays, 10am
Jammin with You
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Life is Good Playmakers and Jammin with You are proud to present the Turn up the Love Summer Concert Series. Every week will feature a differe...

ONLINE Dancin' in the Q

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Fridays, 2-2:30pm
Northvale Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

Join teen volunteer, Shama, as she teaches different dance styles every week via Zoom! Fun for EVERYONE! Advanced registration required. ...

ONLINE Virtual Bedtime Story Time

Jul. 13, 2020 - Aug. 10, 2020 , Mondays, 7-7:15pm
Hackensack Library
274 Main Street, Hackensack
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Don’t miss this evening story time where Ms. Mari reads bedtime stories and helps you get ready for a good night’s sleep. Put on y...

POST-PAUSE Monday Night Drive-In

Aug. 03, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Fridays, sunset
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Spend an evening with the big screen. Schedule below:

Aug. 3, 8:03 pm: "Sixteen Candles"

Aug 10, 7:54 pm: "Shrek&q...

POST-PAUSE Sunflower Festival

Jul. 25, 2020 - Aug. 23, 2020 , 11am-12:30pm, daily
Garden Of Eve Farm
4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$7.95 pp which is the Fun Fields Admission fee; FREE FOR CSA MEMBERS and for children younger than 2

Visit the only certified organic U-pick sunflower field on Long Island! This 5 acre sunflower field has more than 100,000 flowers! Admission i...

VIRTUAL: SAT Math Prep

Jul. 21, 2020 - Aug. 20, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-2:45pm
Mount Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
Tween, Teen
FREE

Let us help you get your best possible score on the math portion of the SAT. The College Board has scheduled a test at Fox Lane on Aug. 29. Fo...

ONLINE Anime with James! Virtual

Jul. 03, 2020 - Aug. 07, 2020 , Fridays, 4-5pm
Key to My Art!
, online
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $90

Learn the basics of anime with Mr. James! This is a small group, so your child will have plenty of attention. Students will need a pencil and ...

ONLINE Youth Art Connection

Jul. 08, 2020 - Aug. 12, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2–4pm
American Folk Art Museum
, Long Island City
Teen
FREE

The 2020 Youth Art Connection (YAC) program will take place via Zoom and welcomes applications from NYC high school students, with preference given...

ONLINE H@H Kids Edition: Summer Break

Jul. 11, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Saturdays, 10am
Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave., Huntington
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Celebrate art and get outdoors this summer with H@H Kids Edition: Summer Break! Explore a variety of different techniques and art materials as you ...

POST-PAUSE Kids N Critters Program

Jul. 11, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Saturdays, 1-2:30pm ages 4-7; 3:30-5pm ages 8-13
A Kitten Kadoodle Coffee Cafe
600 Middle Country Road, Selden
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20 per child; $5 adults

Kids N Critters Program has classes every Saturday- two sessions for two different age groups. Meet new animals each week! Please visit their websi...

ONLINE Family Night In

Jul. 08, 2020 - Aug. 19, 2020 , 7/8, 7pm; 7/22, 6:30pm; 8/5, 6pm; 8/19, 7pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

From your home, enjoy some family virtual programing. (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)

July 8: Steel Impressions Band 7:00 p.m....

ONLINE Virtual Yoga for Kids

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 21, 2020 , Fridays, 10-10:30am
Hackensack's Johnson Public Library
,
Young elementary
FREE

A traditional story time with active movement through yoga teaches kids focus and body awareness. Combining traditional yoga poses and breathing te...

ONLINE Science Explorers with Miss Eileen

Jul. 15, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10-10:30am
Park Ridge Library
,
Young elementary
FREE

Join Miss Eileen on FB Live/Zoom all summer long for Science Explorers! Explore and learn more about the amazing world. Books...

VIRTUAL: Bilingual Story Time

Jul. 15, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11:15-11:45am
Mount Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Looking for something different? We will be offering Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in Engli...

ONLINE Kindness Storytime

Jul. 17, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 4-4:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Join WCM on Facebook live for a new story on kindness and diversity every week!

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IN PERSON: All-American Baseball Challenge Games

Jul. 23, 2020 - Sep. 06, 2020 , Thursday-Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 6:30pm; Sunday, 2pm
Palisades Credit Union Park
1 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive, Pomona
All Ages
$20

The much anticipated return of baseball comes to Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona when the All-American Baseball Challenge season kicks off wi...

ONLINE Summer Reading Game

Jun. 29, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , Throughout the summer
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

The summer reading game begins Monday June 29! Register online at hhflny14.readsquared.com and log your reading, as well as complete missions to ea...

ONLINE Summer Reading Game

Jun. 29, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , All summer long
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

The summer reading game begins Monday June 29! Register online at hhflny14.readsquared.com and log your reading, as well as complete missions to ea...

ONLINE Teen Studio Art- Virtual!

Jul. 02, 2020 - Aug. 20, 2020 , Thursday, 4:30-5:30pm
Key to My Art!
,
Teen
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $120

Learn different mediums and styles to explore drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this fun, educational summer art class! Gather up a...

ONLINE Kids on the Screen

Jul. 07, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 5:30pm; 8/25, 4:30pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Enjoy family virtual performances every Tuesday in July and August. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

July 7: Prestino's Magi...

ONLINE Virtual Pre-Natal Yoga

Jul. 08, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , 4pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Adult
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Prenatal yoga class is a wonderful opportunity for pregnant women to connect and celebrate their changing bodies and growing babies. Have a mat and...

ONLINE Museum Minis

Jul. 09, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , Thursdays, 10:30-10:50am
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join WCM for singing, finger plays, movement exercises, and silly fun in this online adaptation of one of their most beloved drop in programs,...

POST-PAUSE Drive-In Movie Nights

Jul. 09, 2020 - Aug. 27, 2020 , See website for schedule
Stamford Museum and Nature Center Parking Lot
151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
All Ages
$60 for 3 or more people; $40 for up to 2 people

Enjoy an Authentic Drive-In Experiences for Family Nights Out! All Proceeds from Drive-In Movie Nights Directly Support the SM&NC. Purchas...

ONLINE WCM At Home: New Activities!

Jul. 10, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 5-5:15pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

WCM is bringing the Museum home to you until they can open their doors! Each week, they'll launch new STEAM activities!

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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.

...

ONLINE Preschool - 3rd Grade Studio Art

Jun. 26, 2020 - Aug. 21, 2020 , Fridays, 4-5:15pm
Key to My Art!
online, online
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20 per class or book the whole summer for $120

Learn different mediums and styles as you explore drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this fun, educational summer art class. The classes ...

ONLINE FitKids with Miss Rachel for Children

Jul. 01, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 10:30-11am
Amagansett Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join Miss Rachel, a Certified Personal Trainer and Youth Fitness Specialist, to explore movement through fun fitness challenge...

POST-PAUSE Glow in the Park Summer Series

Jul. 11, 2020 - Sep. 05, 2020 , Saturdays, 6pm
The Adventure Park at Long Island
75 Colonial Springs Road , Wheatley Heights
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
See website for details

The Adventure Park at Long Island is kicking off their Glow in the Park series for the 2020 season, Saturday nights from 7/11 through 9/5. Enj...

POST-PAUSE Maritime Aquarium Cruises: Norwalk Islands Cruises

Jul. 05, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Monday-Sunday, 10am–5pm
The Maritime Aquarium
10 N. Water Street, Norwalk
All Ages
$31.50; $26.50 members

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

ONLINE Englewood Library Summer Reading Program Sponsored by The Bristal

Jun. 15, 2020 - Aug. 15, 2020 , All Day
Englewood Public Library
31 Eagle Street, Englewood
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
FREE

The Bristal and Englewood Library is challenging kids and adults to read for 1,000 minutes! For every 10 minutes read, The Bristal will donate 10 c...

ONLINE Virtual Open House

Jun. 24, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2pm
Fusion Academy
,
Adult
FREE

The national health crisis has forced the hands of most academic institutions to transition from teaching students in traditional brick and mortar ...

ONLINE Virtual Girls Who Code

Jun. 29, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Elwood Library
1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood
Tween, Teen
FREE

Girls Who Code Clubs are meant for girls to learn how to code from fun online tutorials and activities in a safe and supportive environment. N...

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...

ONLINE The Dynamite Dinner Club SUMMER EDITION!

Jun. 22, 2020 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 4-5:30pm and 6-7:30pm
The Dynamite Shop
,
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$30 per class

The Dynamite Dinner Club is a limited-size weekly 1.5 hour afternoon cooking class that delivers essential lessons and techniques and culminates in...

ONLINE Baby-wearing Dance Class

Jun. 20, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Saturdays, 2pm **NO SESSION 7/4**
Rye Library
,
Baby, Adult
FREE

Join Ms. Sam, a certified GroovaRoo babywearing dance instructor, on Zoom for a private babywearing dance class. Wear comfy clothes and your favori...

ONLINE Toc Toc Spanish For Little Kids

Jun. 22, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 11am and 2pm ages 0-5; 4pm beginners and 5pm advanced ages 6-12
Toc Toc Spanish
50-54 45th St., Woodside
Pre-school & younger
$5

Join Toc Toc and learn Spanish through songs, puppets, and games. Non-Spanish speakers welcome! Please bring your favorite stuffed animal to t...

POST-PAUSE Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat

Jun. 22, 2020 - Sep. 07, 2020 , Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 12:30pm and 3:30pm
Long Island Aquarium
431 East Main Street, Riverhead
All Ages
$35 ages 13 and older; $25 ages 3-12; $5 ages 2 and younger

Get ready for an interactive and educational 2 hour adventure aboard the Atlantis Explorer. It’s a fascinating way to discover the ecol...

ONLINE Virtual Imagine Your Story Online Summer Reading Program

Jun. 08, 2020 - Sep. 02, 2020 , All Summer
Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Children Entering Kindergarten and Up can visit the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library's website and participate in their online S...

ONLINE Open House

Jun. 02, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , Schedule your appointment Monday-Friday
Winston Preparatory School
30 Deforest Road, Dix Hills
Adult
FREE

Sign up to participate in a virtual information session and learn more about Winston Preparatory Schoole's ducational philosophy.

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ONLINE Pre-Writer's Digital Club

May. 30, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays, 12-12:40pm
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Pre-school & younger
$20

Students will be learning the correct method of holding pencils and the correct directionality of letters by using a virtual play-based curriculum,...

ONLINE Digital Crafters Club

May. 30, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-11:40am
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

Connect the Dots Therapy will use natural and recyclable resources in your home to engage children with craft projects. Through creative, home...

ONLINE Superhero's Digital Training Club

May. 30, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-10:40am
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

Get up and move! In this movement and core based class, children will learn yoga poses, balancing activities, and other strengthening techniques to...

ONLINE Writer's Digital Club

May. 28, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 12-12:40pm
Connect the Dots Therapy
38 west 32nd street, NYC
Young elementary, Tween
$20

Relevant to the current times, Connect the Dots Therapy will introduce the many purposes and beauty of the written language by creating writin...

CANCELED River Explorers - Hudson River Family Seining

Jun. 06, 2020 - Sep. 19, 2020 , Saturdays, 12-3pm **NO SESSION 7/4 and 9/5**
Center for the Urban River at Beczak
35 Alexander St, Yonkers
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Wade into the river to catch and release critters! Registration required.

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.

ONLINE Kohl Kids Live: Wednesday Facebook Live Activity

May. 06, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , Wednesdays, 11:30-11:45am
Kohl Children's Museum
,
All Ages
FREE

Join the musuem for a video presentation of an activity you can do at home that replicates learning from one of their 17 interactive exhibits. Brin...

Riverside Green Club

Apr. 30, 2020 - Aug. 26, 2020 , 4/30, 5/27, 6/25, 7/29, 8/26, 3:30pm
New York Public Library - Riverside
127 Amsterdam Avenue, Lincoln Square
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn about the environment, green/renewable energy, and gardening with some hands-on activities.

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 Ruins: Forbidden Treasure

May. 01, 2020 - Sep. 01, 2020 , See website for schedule
The Escape Game
,
Tween, Teen, Adult
$25 per person

Play The Escape Game’s newest game, Ruins: Forbidden Treasure, from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed c...

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...

KIDS GET COSMIC

May. 09, 2020 - Sep. 18, 2020 , 10am–5:30pm, daily; Guided Activities: Weekdays, 1:30–5:30pm and Saturdays-Sundays, 10am–5:30pm
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
All Ages
Weekdays: $23; $20 seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID; $10 children 2–12; free for members and children younger than 2; Weekends: $28; $25 seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID; $12 children 2–12

Kids and thair families embark on an adventure to observe the natural environment while learning about the life and work of Yayoi Kusama.

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 ...

ONLINE Songwriting Program for Kids

Mar. 24, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 , See website for schedule
Kid Pan Alley
PO Box 38, Washington
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

With schools, community centers and libraries being closed due to covid-19, Kid Pan Alley has decided to offer their songwritin...

Frozen

Feb. 12, 2020 - Aug. 09, 2020 , See website for days and times
St. James Theater
246 West 44th Street, New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$64.50 and up

The animated smash hit comes to life on the Broadway stage.

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...

CHALK (A SILENT COMEDY.)

Feb. 17, 2020 - Aug. 29, 2020 , see website for showtimes
The Kraine Theater
85 East 4th Street , East Village
All Ages
$15 adult; $12 parent with child; $5 children younger than 13

A charismatic clown discovers magic chalk that makes everything he draws come to life in this fantastical one-man show guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

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.

Survival: The Exhibition

Feb. 15, 2020 - Sep. 13, 2020 , Mon - Fri, 9:30 am – 5 pm; Sat & Sun, 10 am – 6 pm
New York Hall of Science
4701 111th St., Corona
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$7 per person, plus museum admission ($16 adults; $13 children, students & senior citizens)

Survival: The Exhibition features a zipline, ropes course and museum displays that simulate extreme scenarios in an interactive and safe place for visitors of all ages to learn and test essential survival skills. Topics explored include first aid, water safety, navigation, fire, and preparedness.

Orangetown Suffragist

Apr. 19, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 , Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-2pm; Sundays, 1-4 or by appointment
Orangetown Historical Museum
196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg
All Ages
FREE Admission is free, donations appreciated

Orangetown Suffragist honors the women of Orangetown that were engaged in this national movement and the legacy they have left us.

BYOBaby Play Date

Jan. 07, 2020 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Tuesdays, 3:30-5pm
Bay Ridge Jewish Center
Fourth Avenue & 81 Street, Bay Ridge
Baby, Adult
$5

A time for parents and caregivers of infants/ toddlers to relax and mingle over wine and cheese while the kids play in our safe space with toys and books galore.

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.

Lanyard Club

Jan. 02, 2020 - Oct. 24, 2020 , Weekdays and Saturdays, 3:30-4:00pm
Queens Library - Richmond Hill Branch
118-14 Hillside Ave.,
Tween, Teen
FREE

Teens and tweens make a lanyard keychain or bracelet.

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.

Saturday Storytime

Sep. 07, 2019 - Aug. 25, 2020 , Saturdays, 11am-12pm
Teaneck Public Library
840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Enjoy old and new favorites at this family storytime.

Rock n' Roll Babies & Toddlers

Sep. 06, 2019 - Aug. 28, 2020 , Fridays, 10:15-10:45am
Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

It's time for great stories, classic kids' songs, new rock n’ roll music, and lots of dancing!

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.

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.

T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

Mar. 11, 2019 - Aug. 09, 2020 , daily, 10am-5:45pm
The American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West , Upper West Side
All Ages
Free with admission: $23; $18 seniors and students; $13 for children ages 2-12

This exhibit will reveal the amazing story of the most iconic dinosaur in the world through life-sized models, a virtual reality experience, and more.

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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