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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 Week with Kids
DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Open daily
It's always a perfect 85° at DreamWorks Water Park, featuring 40+ rides and slides, plus the world’s largest indoor wave pool. The fun includes dining, drinks, and private cabanas. Visit the website here.
Giant Snickers Chicken at Flatiron Plaza
Flatiron – FREE
Friday, March 28
A 10-foot-tall Snickers Chicken is taking over NYC's Flatiron Plaza, "laying" thousands of free Snickers Eggs all day long. Visit the website here.
Teen Night: Sun Kissed at the Brooklyn Museum
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn – FREE
Friday, March 28
Be kissed by the golden, life-giving sun at this year’s second Teen Night. The March edition of this teen-led program centers on art, activism, mental health, and wellness. Celebrate your inner wealth and radiance with art-making, performances, and other activities inspired by Solid Gold, a shimmering exhibition dedicated to the element that has inspired countless works of art, fashion, film, music, and design. Visit the website here.
Opening Day Prospect Park Carousel
Prospect Park, Brooklyn – FREE
Friday, March 28
Kick off spring with a ride on Prospect Park's beautiful, historic 1912 carousel. Located in the park’s "Children’s Corner," the carousel features 51 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer, and two dragon-pulled chariots. Visit the website here.
Grand ReOpening Skating Party at BBP's Pier 2 Roller Rink
Brooklyn Bridge Roller Rink - Pier 2, Dumbo, Brooklyn
Friday, March 28
The roller rink in Brooklyn Bridge returns for the season with breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Visit the website here.
Comic Arts Fest at L'Alliance New York
Midtown East
Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30
Meet some of the world’s most celebrated graphic novelists and comic book artists across a full weekend of conversations, masterclasses, screenings, book signings, parties, and workshops featuring Barry Blitt, Aleksi Briclot, the Brizzi Brothers, Delaf, Anita Kunz, Loui, Françoise Mouly, Peter de Sève, Adrian Tomine, and more. Visit the website here.
The Magic City at the New Victory Theater
Midtown West
Opens Saturday, March 29
Nine-year-old Philomena loves building miniature cities with her big sister, Helen. But when Helen gets engaged, what will become of their world? Brought to adventurous life through Manual Cinema’s signature fusion of actors, puppets, live music, and miniatures, The Magic City encourages kids to build bridges rather than walls. Visit the website here.
Holi Celebration at the Queens County Farm Museum
Glen Oaks, Queens
Saturday, March 29
Welcome the arrival of spring and the harvest season with an educational program to learn about the rich cultural and spiritual significance of Holi. The program includes traditional dancers, Indian snacks and treats, and color play, where vibrant powders create a kaleidoscope of joy as participants run across the scenic south side of the 47-acre farm. Visit the website here.
Insect Exploration Hunt in Riverside Park
Upper West Side – FREE
Saturday, March 29
Help the Urban Park Rangers explore the park, looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids, and many more. Learn more about how insects are great for the environment. Visit the website here.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Concert at Grand Central Terminal
Midtown East – FREE
Saturday, March 29
All aboard for an action-packed kids' day at Grand Central Terminal! The fun begins at 11am with free art activities provided in partnership with Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA. At noon, the Rock and Roll Playhouse concert takes on the music of The Beatles and more. Visit the website here.
Birding: Early Spring Migrants at Salt Marsh Nature Center
Marine Park, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, March 29
The Urban Park Rangers lead families on a walk along the Salt Marsh Nature Trail to discover different migratory birds that are in the NYC area during early spring. Visit the website here.
Luna Park 2025 Season Opening Day
Coney Island, Brooklyn
Saturday, March 29
Luna Park in Coney Island opens with the traditional egg cream christening of the Coney Island Cyclone. The first 98 guests snag a free ride on the Coney Island Cyclone and an egg cream treat courtesy of Luna Park (while supplies last). Visit the website here.
Super WHY! Family Day at The Paley Museum
Midtown West
Saturday, March 29
The Paley Museum hosts a Super WHY! takeover day. Enjoy screenings in the theater, create Super WHY! crafts, vie for a chance to win one of three raffle gift packs, get your face painted, and don’t forget to pose for a photo with Super WHY! himself. Visit the website here.
Eid al-Fitr at Children's Museum of Manhattan
Upper West Side
Saturday, March 29-Monday, March 31
Eid al-Fitr is a time to unite communities by sharing smiles and love for one another! Show gratitude and appreciation through intentional art projects in honor of this special holiday. Programming is presented in partnership with The Culture Tree. Visit the website here.
Create-athon: Plant Music at Lincoln Center
Upper West Side – FREE
Sunday, March 30
Composer and Lincoln Center Collider Fellow Angélica Negrón leads participants in an exploration of acoustics, music, and organic materials. What kind of sound can a piece of fruit make? Or a plant leaf? How can we manipulate these sounds to make music? Visit the website here.
Lyrics & Lyricists Jr.: Celebrating Rodgers & Hammerstein at 92Y
Upper East Side
Sunday, March 30
This 45-minute performance is filled with kid-friendly showstoppers by the legendary Rodgers & Hammerstein — from Oklahoma! to The Sound of Music, experience these enchanting, unforgettable songs and little-known secrets and inside stories from behind the productions. Visit the website here.