Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Sunday March 15, 2026

2 – 4 pm

Sea Shanty Sessions

Ages: All
Family

Snug Harbor Cultural Center- The Noble Maritime Collection Building DStaten Island

2 – 3:30 pm

The Little Mermaid The Musical

Ages: 3 and up
Family
Theater

The Players TheatreNew York City

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2 – 3 pm

Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio announce Broadway Magic Hour March 2026 Shows

Ages: 5 and up
Family

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

2:30 – 3:30 pm

The Hula Hoopin’ Queen

Ages: 5 – 8
Family
Music
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

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4 – 5 pm

No Excuses, No Limits

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Family
Special Needs

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

7 – 8 pm

Everything About School (Almost)

Ages: All
Family
Theater

TADA! Youth TheaterManhattan

Monday March 16

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 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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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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3:30 – 4:30 pm

How to Draw Everything! Animals, Cartoons, Unicorns, and More

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Classes
Family

The Art Studio NYManhattan

Tuesday March 17

10 am – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 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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11 am

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

NYC St. Patrick’s Day ParadeManhattan

in motion pic

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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3 – 9 pm

5th Annual 40 Shades of Green

New York Irish CenterLong Island City

Wednesday March 18

10 am – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

New York Botanical GardenBronx

10 – 10:45 am

Kindie Rock

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Free
Music

6 River TerraceBattery Park City

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 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

11 – 11:45 am

Kindie Rock

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Free
Music

6 River TerraceBattery Park City

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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

in motion pic

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: Kinetic Sculptures

Ages: All
Family

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

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2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community
Family

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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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

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3:30 – 4:30 pm

Paint Your heART Out! Painting Class for Kids

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Family
Free

The Art Studio NYManhattan

Thursday March 19

10 am – 6 pm

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Manhattan CELEBRATE EID-AL-FITR

10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

Face Value

10:30 am – 5:30 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

Copy of Social 1200 x 630 – PAC-MAN (620 x 400 px)

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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