Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Week
Friday, Dec 20 - Wed., Dec. 25

Looking for events to do with your kids in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly activities to add to your list.

Best Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

Saturday Pet Movies at The New York Historical
Upper West Side
Saturdays December 21 and 28
Celebrate The New York Historical's exhibition Pets and the City with classic kids movies about the animal world. Visit the website here.

Celebrate the Holidays at PaleyLand!
Midtown
Select dates through Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Paley Center's must-see holiday extravaganza fills five floors of the Paley with holiday fun and winter wonderland magic. Enjoy free hot chocolate, watch past and present holiday family specials on the big screen, discover the magic of a classic model railroad display, and so much more. Visit the website here.

Roebling Rink: Ice Skating under the Brooklyn Bridge
Dumbo, Brooklyn
Daily through Sunday, February 2, 2025
Discover the magic of skating beneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge this winter and holiday season with the return of the Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park! Visit the website here.

Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Times Square
Saturdays through Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Broadway Magic Hour features master magicians Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio in a performance that includes mind-boggling mysteries and hilarious comedy for all ages. Witness magic, mind-reading, comedy, and grand illusions! Visit the website here.

Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" with Jonathan Kruk in Historic Richmond Town
Richmond, Staten Island
Friday, December 20
Step into the historic Courtroom of the Third County Courthouse for a special presentation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, with musical accompaniment by harpist Erika Lieberman. You can also enjoy a cup of hot tea or cocoa— included with your ticket! Visit the website here.

Family Fridays: CurveBalls at MoMath on 5th
Gramercy – FREE
Friday, December 20
Create simple yet elegant ornaments out of just three strips of beautiful marbleized cardstock and learn the surprising methods of transforming 2D nets into 3D geometric constructions. Interlocking the rings and folding along the curves gives the orb enough strength to use for holiday decorations, games, and even hidden surprises. Visit the website here.

The Pout Pout Fish at Tribeca PAC
Tribeca
Saturday, December 21
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical, featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. Visit the website here.

NYSoM HolidayMania at East Harlem Tutorial
East Harlem – FREE
Saturday, December 21
NYSoM (New York State of Mind) and the East Harlem Tutorial Program host a holiday extravaganza that covers all the holiday bases. Visit the website here.

Make Music Winter
Citywide – FREE
Saturday, December 21
Make Music's Winter festivities range from a chorus of ukuleles to carol singing, bell ringing, and a harmonica holiday jam. Visit the website here.

La MaMa Kids: Winter Wonderland
Lower East Side
Saturday, December 21
La MaMa Family weaves its magic and excitement for La MaMa’s end-of-year celebration, including a fun-filled, in-person performance by La MaMa resident artists. Embracing puppetry, storytelling, music, and theater, this is a unique holiday event for the whole family. All ages encouraged! Visit the website here.

Family Art Project: Hello 2025 at Wave Hill
Riverdale, the Bronx
Saturday, December 21-Sunday, December 22
Prepare for the new year by creating a calendar highlighting your favorite part of every season. Get creative and use bright colors to capture the excitement of each month. Visit the website here.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at Shapeshifter
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Saturday, December 21-Sunday, December 22
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live celebrates the timeless television classic as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts characters gather to uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Visit the website here.

125th Birthday Celebration at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, December 21-Sunday, December 22
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is turning 125 and the beloved institution is celebrating with a FREE weekend extravaganza filled with non-stop fun. Dance at a disco party, glide on the outdoor sock-skating rink, create anniversary-themed art, and enjoy surprise giveaways and raffles. Visit the website here.

Watson Adventures’ Ho-Ho Holiday Midtown Family Scavenger Hunt
Midtown East
Monday, December 23
Kids and adults discover the best of Midtown’s lavish holiday displays on this seasonal scavenger hunt, including the windows along Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center tree, Grand Central Terminal, the model train display in the Transit Museum Annex, and other festive highlights. Visit the website here.

Holiday Caroling Under the Washington Square Arch
Greenwich Village – FREE
Tuesday, December 24
Join The Rob Susman Brass Quartet for a holiday celebration under the Washington Square Arch. The annual Christmas carol event fills the city streets with the sweet sounds of holiday carols. Visit the website here.

Come-As-You-Are Christmas Pageant at St. Bartholomew's
Midtown East – FREE
Tuesday, December 24
Kids are invited to participate in a come-as-you-are Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve. Arrive by 3:45pm to be provided with a costume and directed to the stage at the appropriate time. Visit the website here.

Oran Etkin Concert at the Jewish Museum
Upper East Side
Wednesday, December 25
From the music of Africa to klezmer and jazz, Oran Etkin’s performances weave global melodies and rhythms into a gumbo of goodness. Enjoy catchy twists on Hanukkah tunes along with selections from Wake Up Clarinet!, Finding Friends Far From Home, and Open Arms Project in a musical world party. Visit the website here.

Hanukkah Family Fest at the Jewish Children's Museum
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Wednesday, December 25
The Jewish Children’s Museum celebrates Hanukkah with mouth-watering holiday donut decorating, a workshop to discover the art of olive oil making, and the opportunity to make your own Hanukkah bath bombs. Visit the website here.

Celebrate Hanukkah with Jazzukkah at Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
Wednesday, December 25
Eldridge's beloved annual Christmas Day concert coincides with the first night of Hanukkah! Stop by for a holiday jam the whole family can sing along with courtesy of The Jazzukah Project. Visit the website here.