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Things to do with kids in New York Metro Area

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Friday Jan. 2, 2026

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10am–5pm

Space Glide at the New York Hall of Science

Ages: All
Attractions

New York Hall of ScienceCorona

Face Value

10:30am–8:30pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern Art

10:30am

Harry Connick, Jr.’s The Happy Elf

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Argyle Theatre at Babylon VillageBabylon

Playtime Storytime

10:30–11:15am

Playtime Storytime

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

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11am–noon

Children’s Access Workshops

Ages: 5 – 12
Dance
Special Needs

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

11am–noon

Kids Week: Animal Charades

Ages: All
Classes
Free

DeMatti Park Fieldhouse in De Matti ParkStaten Island

Spin The Wheel – Image Only

11am–4pm

First Visitors of the Year

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Warm Up on Frosty Fridays

11am–4pm

Warm Up on Frosty Fridays!

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Find the Yeti

11am–4pm

Find the Yeti

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

11am

Holiday Break Activities

Ages: All
Attractions

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & AquariumCold Spring Harbor

11am–noon

December School Break Walk: Backyard Birds

Ages: All
Environment
Free

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature CenterBridgehampton

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11:30am–1:30pm

The Grandest Princess Ball Ever!

Ages: 8 and under
Music
Theater

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times SquareNew York City

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11:30am–12:30pm

December School Vacation Week: Train Tales and Crafts

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings

The New York HistoricalUpper West Side

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11:30am–12:30pm

Planetarium Laser Show: The Beatles

Ages: All
Attractions
Music

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

11:30am–1:30pm

Winter Break Skate

Ages: All
Sports

United Skates of AmericaSeaford

Noon–4pm

“Bulls of Wall Street,” a New Exhibition on 19th-century Finance

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion MuseumNorwalk

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Noon–8pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

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

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Noon–7pm

IKEA House Warming

Ages: All
Free

IKEA House Warming

Noon–5:30pm

Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Holiday

New World Stages

Noon–6pm

PaleyLand

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Paley Museum

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Noon–6pm

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand

The Paley Museum

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Noon–7pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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12:30–1:30pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

1–2pm

Kids Week: Winter Nature Crafts

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

Inwood Hill Park

1–2pm

Kids Week: Oh Deer! Deer Exploration Hike

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Section 2 Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay ParkBronx

1–2pm

Kids Week: Survival Skills for Kids

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Fort Greene Park Visitor CenterBrooklyn

1–2pm

Kids Week: Gather ‘Round the Campfire and Tree Cookie Crafts

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

Poppenhusen PlaygroundCollege Point

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1–4pm

Walk-In Workshop! Little Lucky Charms

Ages: All

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

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2–5pm

The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan

Ages: 5 and up
Theater

The Gateway PACSCBellport

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2–5pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

2–4pm

Noguchi Museum Gallery Kit

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Noguchi MuseumLong Island City

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

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