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Friday Aug. 15, 2025

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10 am – 5 pm

Under the Sea, Just Like Me! at CMOM

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Craft & DIY
Family

The Tisch Building at CMOMUpper West Side

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Noon – 3 pm

Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Family
Free

Neighborhood Care East New York, 101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, United StatesNew York City

Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour

Ages: 3 and up
Family
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

2 pm

Books on Film: Curious George

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Film

Washington Heights Library

3 pm

Summer Adventure: Geometric Shapes

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Family

Soundview LibraryBronx

3 pm

Summer Adventure: Wearable Arts Parade

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Family

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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3:30 – 4:15 pm

Binx the Reptile Guy – Dino Scales & Tails

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Family

Staten Island Childrens MuseumStaten Island

3:30 pm

Teen Karaoke

Ages: 5 and up
Family
Music

Morningside Heights Library

3:30 pm

Create Your Own Buttons or Magnets

Ages: 5 and up
Craft & DIY
Family

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

3:30 pm

Summer Adventure:Treasure Boxes

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Family

Kips Bay Library

4 – 9 pm

Summer Fridays

Ages: All
Family
Free

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

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