Kid-Friendly Events in NYC & Beyond NYC Various locations,
Find culture, art, festivals and more for New York Families
Art Walk at Brookfield Place Brookfield Place 220 Vesey Street,
Look for works ranging from oil on canvas to handmade ceramics throughout the 40-foot palms and glass atrium in this shopping and office complex.In addition to a permanent collection on…
The New York Public Library’s Treasures New York Public Library 476 Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street,
See some of the most extraordinary items from the 56 million in the New York Public Library's collections of the last 125+ years. Encounter manuscripts, artworks, letters, still and moving…
Seaglass Carousel Battery Park & Playscape State Street & Battery Place,
Spin under the sea in an aquatic carousel in historic Battery Park. Sit within iridescent fiberglass fish that glide through a (covered) spiraling nautilus of glass and steel. LED color-changing…
π $6
MoMA Sculpture Garden Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Explore a small, lovely Sculpture Garden with a range of interesting statues including an oversized surreal Miro, an all-weather snowman, a monumental geometric sculpture by Picasso, a colorful Calder structure and a Paris Metro station entrance. Wander across marble stairs and bridges, throw a penny in the fountain, and bring a picnic or get ice…
Boundless: 10 Years of Seeding Black Comic Futures Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevarrd,
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Cultureβs Black Comic Book Festival with photographs, memorabilia, creator highlights, comic book reading stations, and clips from past…
Seaport Discovery:Β Exploring our Waters withΒ EricΒ CarleΒ South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street,
Visit a discovery room of maritime-themed art by the late Eric Carle, beloved creator of picture books for young children, at The South Street Seaport Museum. Huge immersive murals bring…
π Pay-what-you-wish
High Line Art High Line The High Line,
See world-class art projects on and around the High Line, in dialogue with the nature and city scape of the unique parkCurrent highlights include:* You know who I am (16th St), the Statue of Liberty recreated by Paola Pivi, wearing a playful emoji-inspired masks that changes every few months.* NYC LOVE (22nd St) a new…
imagiNATIONS Activity Center National Museum of the American Indian - New York One Bowling Green,
Solve puzzles, perform experiments, play state-of-the-art computer simulations and find out how corn is like a dog in this interactive, family-friendly space. Explore scientific principles behind Native innovations and technologies…
Six Flags Great Adventure
Enjoy over 100 rides, shows, special events and dining among themed areas such as Boardwalk, Frontier Adventures, Fantasy Forest and Movietown.π’ Thrill seekers can try 14 different roller coasters, including Kingda Ka, the tallest coaster in the world and fastest roller coaster in North America and the legendary El Toro,Β a classic wooden roller coaster withΒ ultra-modern…
π $59.99, $37.51/parking
Central Park Carousel
Choose from 57 horses and two chariots on a charming carousel built in 1908 (but installed in the park in 1951). Look for fun art throughout including silly clowns. Covered…
π $2.50
Jim Henson’s World Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria
Explore Jim Hensonβs groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on popular culture and learn how Henson and his team of builders, performers, and writers brought to…
π Free with museum admission
NYC Ferry NYC Various locations,
Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat…
π $2.75, free/kids under 44 inches
MoMA Art Lab: Line, Shape, Color Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street,
Work with wire, design emoji, engage in light-box play, and more in this all-ages, hands-on space. Drop in and choose from a variety of activities. Weave paper patterns, browse beautiful picture books, build with unique toys, follow fun drawing prompts and more creative fun. To get to The Heyman Family Art Lab, walk across the…
π $25/adults, $18/seniors, $14/students, free/ages 16 & under
This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 105th Street,
Explore the many ways NYC has inspired storytelling across art forms. See both famous and lesser-known depictions of New York in film and television, visual and performing arts, music, poetry…
1885 Tall Ship Wavertree & 1908 Lightship Ambrose South Street Seaport Museum 12 Fulton Street,
Visit the 130-year-old tall ship Wavertree with self-guided tours along a set route include access to the main deck and quarter deck. Learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel, from the captain to the shipβs officers, cooks, and crew. Then visit the cargo hold and stand atop the viewing…
π Pay-what-you-wish
Tea Around Town Bryant Park 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue,
See the sights of New York in a double-decker bus transformed into a mobile tea room with a glass roof offering a wide field of view, and a bright, floral interior. Relax in a plush moving sanctuary amidst the city hustle and enjoy teas with 3 tiers of scones, desserts and finger sandwiches. See New…
π $69
Blue Man Group Astor Place Theater 434 Lafayette Street,
Experience a unique, imaginative, multi-sensory worldwide hit where it all began, in an intimate downtown theater. Three bizarre bald blue men make music with innovative instruments and interact with each…
π $54.50-$102
Gazillion Bubble Show New World Stages 340 W 50th Street,
Bubble lovers can get their fix at this long-running show that combines spectacular light and laser effects with masterful bubble artistry. Great first show with only 60 minute running time…
π $59-$99.50
The Lion King Minskoff Theatre 200 W 45th Street,
Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simbaβs rise to the throne in this worldwide sensation and winner of six Tony Awards, including Best…
π $109-$252