Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Thursday Jan. 22, 2026

Chess picture

4 – 5 pm

Chess with Vladimir Mazo

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

4 pm

Vibe & Thrive

Ages: 13 and up
Family
Free

Build A DreamStaten Island

5 – 6:30 pm

Astronomy Night: Sidewalk Stargazing

Ages: All
Family
Free

Brower Park LibraryBrooklyn

Roebling Rink Video Still Sunshine Babies Creative Studio 1

7 – 9 pm

Brooklyn Bridge Park x Sofar Sounds January Concerts

Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

3I/ATLAS

7 – 8 pm

Comets & Interstellar Visitors: Exploring the Dynamic Sky (A Free, Virtual Lecture)

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Environment
Family

Hamptons Observatory with Suffolk County Community College (online)East Hampton

Friday Jan. 23

631.1994

All day

Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep

Ages: All
Art
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

9 am

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

The Rink at Rockefeller CenterManhattan

10 am – 6 pm

Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters

Poster HouseManhattan

10 am – 10 pm

Ice Skating at Roebling Rink

Roebling RinkBrooklyn

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10 am – 5 pm

Space Glide at the New York Hall of Science

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

New York Hall of ScienceCorona

Face Value

10:30 am – 8:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

childrens access pic

11 am – noon

Children’s Access Workshops

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Family
Special Needs

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

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Noon – 8 pm

2026 Discover Boating New York Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive

Javits CenterManhattan

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Noon – 7 pm

SUBMERGE: Beyond the Render

Ages: All
Art
Family

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Noon – 8 pm

2026 Discover Boating New York Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive

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Noon – 6 pm

Celebrate 45 Years of PAC-MAN at The Paley Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Family
Games

The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYCNY

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance
Family

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

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1 – 4 pm

Walk-In Workshop! Little Lucky Charms

Ages: All
Family

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

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1 – 7 pm

Kids Class! Ice Cream Sundae Decorating

Tipsy Scoop QueensAstoria

People enjoy Bumper Cars on Ice at Bryant Park’s Winter Village.

2 – 10 pm

Bumper Cars on Ice at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community
Family

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

3 – 4 pm

Magic Show with Magician Eric Q

Ages: All
Family
Free

Cambria Heights LibraryCambria Heights

3 – 5 pm

Open Hours at Environmental Education Center

Ages: All
Environment
Family
Free

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Environmental Education CenterBrooklyn

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Family
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Ping Pong Fridays

Ages: All
Family
Free
Sports

Queens Public Library South HollisSouth Hollis

Mad Hot Ballroom, Anniversary & Reunion

6 – 9:30 pm

Mad Hot Ballroom, Anniversary & Reunion

Ages: All
Dance
Family
Film

United PalaceBrooklyn

Lunar new year echibit image smller

6 – 8 pm

Opening Reception for Lunar New Year Exhibit: Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy, with Korean Tea Ceremony led by Sei Ryun Chun

Ages: All
Art
Family
Free

Flushing Town HallFlushing

7 pm

Barbie Movie Screening

Ages: All
Family

St. George TheatreSaint George

Saturday Jan. 24

631.1994

All day

Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep

Ages: All
Art
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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