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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Oct 28 – Feb 28 · 8am–10pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bryant Park — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Free-admission ice skating at The Rink plus the Winter Village holiday shops and skating shows.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Rink open daily, weather permitting. Holiday shop dates vary.

Details at Bryant Park ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 9am–11am

Youth Sports Club

Gymnasium (Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center) — Queens · Queens

Join our Youth Sports Club where will we hosting weekly clinics teaching youth how to play a variety of sports.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–1pm

Family Time

Gymnasium (Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center) — Queens · Queens

Family Time is an open gymnasium time for members of all ages.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sun, Nov 15 · 11am–12pm

Ricitos and the Three Bears

Carmine Carro Community Center (Marine Park) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Join Teatro SEA for this bilingual musical adaptation of the Goldilocks story.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sun, Nov 15 · 12pm–1:30pm

Discovery Hike: Urban Mammals

Eton Place Parking Lot (Willowbrook Park) — Staten Island · Staten Island

Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore the wide variety of mammals that live in New York City.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 15

Story Blanket Collage

Children's Museum of Manhattan — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Inspired by storytelling traditions and textile arts, create layered collage “story blankets” using fabric, stamps, paper, and symbolic imagery to tell stories about…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 15

Trackers and Gatherers Sensory Bin

PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Search for tracks in the soil. What animal made those tracks? Explore the sensory bin as you gather natural elements and u se baskets to sort your findings !

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 22 · 12pm–5pm

Carousel Rides

Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Under $15: $3 – $13
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From the Jersey City Free Public Library. (NYPL, Brooklyn and Queens library calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amThankful Essay · West Bergen Branch, Jersey City, NJ 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amPostcard Party · JCFPL Creative Arts Center, Jersey City, NJ 11+ · Free
10amThankful Essay · West Bergen Branch, Jersey City, NJ 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmAuthor Talk: Allison C. Meier · Five Corners Branch- Multipurpose Space (Foyer), Five Corners Branch- Mildred Hunke Auditorium, Jersey City, NJ 11+ · Free
3pmBaby ASL Class · Miller Branch, Jersey City, NJ 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Oct 28 – Feb 28 · 8am–10pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bryant Park — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Free-admission ice skating at The Rink plus the Winter Village holiday shops and skating shows.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Rink open daily, weather permitting. Holiday shop dates vary.

Details at Bryant Park ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 21 · 11am–12pm

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Seth Low Playground (Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn

What treasure has Sammy the Squirrel hidden in the playground?

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 22 · 12pm–5pm

Carousel Rides

Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Under $15: $3 – $13
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗
Nov 20 – Nov 22

Autumn Painting

PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

What colors do you see during autumn? Apply warm colors of paint to paper using painting tools to create an autumn scene!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗
Nov 21 – Nov 22 · 4pm–4:45pm

DJ Got Me Fit Dance Party

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] Join us for some super fun fitness!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Staten Island Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

From the Jersey City Free Public Library. (NYPL, Brooklyn and Queens library calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amThankful Essay · West Bergen Branch, Jersey City, NJ 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmRead to a Dog · Miller Branch, Jersey City, NJ 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Oct 28 – Feb 28 · 8am–10pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bryant Park — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Free-admission ice skating at The Rink plus the Winter Village holiday shops and skating shows.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Rink open daily, weather permitting. Holiday shop dates vary.

Details at Bryant Park ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 28 · 10am–11am

Hibernation Hike

Pelham Bay Nature Center (Pelham Bay Park) — Bronx · Bronx

Learn about the amazing adaptations and behaviors different species rely on to prepare for and survive the upcoming winter months.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–1pm

Orienteering Fundamentals

Greenbelt Nature Center (Blood Root Valley) — Staten Island · Staten Island

Learn to navigate through the Greenbelt as people did long before GPS, with a compass and a map!

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sun, Nov 29 · 11am–12pm

Nature Puppet Show

Crotona Nature Center (Crotona Park) — Bronx · Bronx

Unleash your creativity and learn about the many animals who call our parks home while you write your very own puppet show about our furry and feathered friends!

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sun, Nov 29 · 4pm–4:45pm

Silly Billy

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] Step right up for a highly interactive comedy magic show from Silly Billy!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Staten Island Children's Museum ↗
Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 2pm–4:15pm

Thankful Pie Patch Placemats

Makerspace — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Create playful pretend pie placemats from felt, burlap, yarn, pom-poms, and soft materials while exploring favorite foods, family recipes, and holiday traditions.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Sun, Dec 6 · 3pm–4:30pm

Festival of Lights: Chanukah

Carmine Carro Community Center (Marine Park) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Join Rabbi Heidi Hoover to hear the story of a miracle and its eight-day celebration.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Oct 28 – Feb 28 · 8am–10pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bryant Park — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Free-admission ice skating at The Rink plus the Winter Village holiday shops and skating shows.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free

Rink open daily, weather permitting. Holiday shop dates vary.

Details at Bryant Park ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am–12:30pm

Winter Wooden Cottage Scenes

Makerspace — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Practice fine motor skills and storytelling by turning a wooden house into a detailed mini cottage scene inspired by the coziness of winter and our favorite winter…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗
Fri, Dec 4 · 5pm–8pm

Holiday Park's Clash

Gymnasium (Full) (Kwame Ture Recreation Center) — Bronx · Bronx

2026 Holiday Parks Clash Middle School and High School's come out for some friendly competition

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sat, Dec 5 · 11am–12:30pm

Nature Open Mic

Greenbelt Nature Center (Blood Root Valley) — Staten Island · Staten Island

Nature provides inspiration. Come show off your talents and how nature inspires you.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
  • Indoors
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sat, Dec 5 · 12pm–2:30pm

Museum Movers and Shakers

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Dance, learn, and move together at this monthly program!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Staten Island Children's Museum ↗
Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm–2pm

Birding: Beginner Birding

Vermont Place Parking Lot (Highland Park) — Queens · Queens

Rangers will introduce beginner friendly resources that can make birding fun for anyone!

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm–3pm

Metaverse Scavenger Hunt

Old Mill Road and Richmond Hill Road (LaTourette Park & Golf Course) — Staten Island · Staten Island

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a nature scavenger hunt inspired by the popular mobile game application "Pokemon Go".

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Free
Details at NYC Parks ↗
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30am–12pm

Dancing Dreidels

Children's Museum of Manhattan — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Design and decorate your own spinning dreidels inspired by winter colors, geometric patterns, and traditions of this Hanukkah game.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

From the Jersey City Free Public Library. (NYPL, Brooklyn and Queens library calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amJC Mini Zinefest · JCFPL Creative Arts Center, Jersey City, NJ 11+ · Free
10:30amTime2ASL · Communipaw Branch, Jersey City, NJ 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
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99 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to New York, NY this weekend.

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