Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Wednesday Dec. 31, 2025

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10 – 11 am

Calm Christmas Carousel presented by 34th Street Partnership

Double-Decker Christmas CarouselManhattan

10 am – noon

Noon Year’s Eve Family Celebration

Ages: All
Family
Free
Holiday

Tremont LibraryBronx

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10 am – 5 pm

Countdown to New Year’s Celebration at CMOM

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Craft & DIY
Family

The Tisch Building at CMOMUpper West Side

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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 – 5:30 pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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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

11 am – noon

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

Ages: All
Family
Free

Willowbrook ParkStaten Island

11 am – 2 pm

New Years Eve at Dave & Buster’s – Brooklyn (Atlantic)

Ages: 5 and up
Family
Food & Drink
Music

Dave and Buster’s – Brooklyn AtlanticBrooklyn

11 am – noon

Kid’s Noon-Year’s Eve Countdown

Ages: 3 – 12
Family
Free
Holiday

Harlem LibraryManhattan

11 am – noon

Countdown to Noon

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Free
Holiday

Chatham Square LibraryManhattan

11 – 11:45 am

New Year’s Eve Day Event for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Holiday

Westchester Square LibraryBronx

11 am – noon

Family New Year’s Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Holiday

Forest Hills, Queens Public LibraryForest Hills

11 am – noon

A Family New Year’s Countdown and Celebration

Ages: All
Family
Free
Holiday

Glen Oaks LibraryGlen Oaks,

11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Noon-Year’s Eve Party

Ages: 4 and under
Family
Free
Holiday

125th Street LibraryManhattan

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11:30 am – 12:30 pm

December School Vacation Week: Train Tales and Crafts

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings
Family

The New York HistoricalUpper West Side

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11:30 am – 2:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Dance Party and Countdown

Ages: 3 – 12
Dance
Family
Music

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Holiday

Great Kills LibraryStaten Island

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Ages: 4 and under
Family
Free
Holiday

Stapleton LibraryStaten Island

11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Noon Year’s Eve

Ages: All
Family
Free
Holiday

Bloomingdale LibraryManhattan

Manhattan Sloomoo

11:59 am – noon

Noon Year’s at Sloomoo Institute

Sloomoo InstituteManhattan

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Noon – 8 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Holiday

Bryant Park 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018Manhattan

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Noon – 7 pm

IKEA House Warming

Ages: All
Family
Free

IKEA House WarmingManhattan

Noon – 9 pm

Ice Skating at Roebling Rink

Roebling RinkBrooklyn

Noon – 5:30 pm

Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Family
Holiday

New World StagesManhattan

Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: All
Art
Attractions
Family

The Paley MuseumManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand

The Paley MuseumManhattan

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Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions
Family

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Brooklyn Rock and Roll Playhouse

Noon – 1 pm

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the Music of Taylor Swift + More Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Music

Brooklyn BowlBrooklyn

Noon – 1 pm

Kids Week: Winter Scavenger Hunt

Ages: All
Family
Free
Games

Irving Square ParkBrooklyn

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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

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

Van Cortlandt Nature CenterBronx

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Survival Skills for Kids

Ages: All
Family
Free

Astoria ParkAstoria

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