Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Friday Dec. 6, 2024

10:30 am – 5:30 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Matisse’s Cut-Outs: A Celebration

Ages: All
Art
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

Are you there Teatro al Vacio

11 am – noon

Teatro Al Vacío’s “Are You There?”

Ages: 3 – 4
Dance
Family
Music

Lincoln CenterLincoln Square

Noon – 1:30 pm

Tea Around Town: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Tea Around TownNew York City

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Noon – 8 pm

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions
Family

Horizon of KhufuManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas
Family

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Noon – 10 pm

Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy

Ages: All
Family

The Shed NYCManhattan

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2 – 5 pm

ArtRink

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Family
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

3 – 5 pm

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

Ages: All
Family
Free

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Environmental Education CenterBrooklyn

4:30 – 6:30 pm

It’s a Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Family
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Peter

6:30 – 8 pm

Works & Process Presents Peter & the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev with Isaac Mizrahi

Ages: All
Family
Theater

Works & Process at the GuggenheimManhattan

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7 pm

Fl!p Circus

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

McCarren ParkBrooklyn

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Game On Teen Night

Ages: 13 and up
Family
Free
Games

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

7 pm

RCT’s Santa Claus the Musical

Saint Barnabas ElementaryBronx

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical 2024

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Family
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

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7 – 8 pm

Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Family
Holiday

Axis TheatreWest Village

Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights

7 pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Pier 83Manhattan

Saturday Dec. 7

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance
Family

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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Various

Lightscape

Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Manhattan Annie’ and the Orphans in the 2024-2025 National Tour of ANNIE. (c) 2024

Various

Annie

Ages: All
Family
Theater

The Theater at Madison Square GardenManhattan

All day

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Kings Plaza Shopping CenterBrooklyn

Various

Photos with Santa

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

Various

Photos with Santa

Queens CenterQueens

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All day

Holiday Under the Palms at Brookfield Place

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

Various

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

WatermarkManhattan

Various

Santa Photos

Staten Island MallStaten Island

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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