Best Things to Do for Kids in New York City
in November 2025 

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Snow White at the New Victory Theater
Midtown West
Saturday, November 8 -- Sunday, November 9, 2025
Mirror, mirror on the wall, this Snow White has laughs for all. The well-trod tale of vanity and virtue is ripe for reinvention, now bristling with original songs from a band of six storytellers. Website

Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center
Upper West Side
Opens Friday, November 7, 2025
The magic of the Big Apple Circus returns to New York City — bolder, brighter, and more breathtaking than ever — with the comedic genius of Johnny Rico, the jaw-dropping trapeze artistry of the Flying Maluendas’ from Chile, and the high-energy acrobatics and human pyramids of Ukraine’s Bingo Troupe. Website

Flip Circus in Forest Park
Woodhaven, Queens
Opens Friday, November 7, 2025
World-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils display their talents in a big top so intimate that no audience member is more than 50 feet from the ring. Website

Laurie Berkner Band at Adler Hall
Upper West Side
Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Laurie Berkner Band returns to Ethical Culture for a family concert. Bring your dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for your head)! Website

19th Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair at the Brooklyn Museum
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn – FREE
Sunday, November 9, 2025
The annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair brings together nearly 50 Brooklyn authors and illustrators to share their latest books. Throughout the day, children and their companions can attend readings and presentations, learn about the creative process, get books signed, and have fun drawing and coloring. Website

Yaniza: Family Concert at the Jewish Museum
Upper East Side
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Singer-songwriter Yaniza and friends perform joyful pop melodies , including original songs “Fly Away (Free Bird),” “Grateful,” and “Happiness,” full of life lessons based on her diverse background of being Dominican, Black, and Jewish. Website

33rd Annual Canstruction Competition at Brookfield Place
Battery Park City – FREE
Daily through Monday, November 10, 2025
This extraordinary annual design competition is the most unique food charity in the world, Canstruction challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. Website

Premiere of Coquilles at L'Alliance
Upper East Side
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Created for audiences as young as 1 year old, this rousing piece features a pair of dancers crafting a graceful, accessible story of contrasting physicality, shared language, and connection across differences. Website

New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Bronx Park, the Bronx
Opens Saturday, November 15, 2025
The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show returns for its 34th year! Model trains zip through a miniature wonderland of nearly 200 New York landmark replicas, each re-created from natural materials such as leaves, seeds, twigs, bark, acorns, and cinnamon sticks. Website

Omnium Circus: I'm Possible II at Queens Theatre
Corona, Queens
Sunday, November 16, 2025
The visionary Omnium Circus returns to the Queens Theatre with I'm Possible II! Everyone is in on the action in a spirited, limit-defying, life-affirming spectacular that includes award-winning artistry, memorable music, a heartwarming story, and a beautiful mosaic of performers representing the differently-abled population. Website

Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at American Museum of Natural History
Upper West Side
Opens Monday, November 17, 2025
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs explores the striking before-and-after story of the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that annihilated non-avian dinosaurs, along with 75 percent of the plant and animal species on the planet, and opened the door for new ecosystems and animals to evolve. Website

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo
Bronx Park, the Bronx
Opens Friday, November 21, 2025
Holiday Lights return to the Bronx Zoo, bigger, brighter, and greener than ever before. The beloved holiday tradition covers acres of the zoo, lighting the grounds with custom Asian lanterns, wildlife-themed LED displays, and animated light shows on the historic Astor Court. Website

Lightscape at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Opens Friday, November 21, 2025
Explore the Brooklyn Botanic Garden after dark during the illuminated spectacular, Lightscape, which celebrates the beauty of nature in winter on an enchanting trail animated by dazzling light, color, and sound. Website

You'll See...at Lincoln Center's Clark Studio Theater
Upper West Side
Friday, November 21-Saturday, November 22, 2025
James Joyce’s epic story of one day in one city, Ulysses, is brought to life in this inventive show by Branar, combining live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score. Website

Passport to Santa at Columbus Circle
Midtown West
Select dates from Saturday, November 22-Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Step into the North Pole and toss snowballs with Frosty, train with Rudolph, decorate cookies in Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, strike toy soldier poses in Nutcracker Kingdom, write wishes with the Christmas Angel, and build sweet creations in Gingerbread Grounds. Buy Tickets

A Christmas Carol at The Perelman Performing Arts Center
Financial District
Opens Sunday, November 23, 2025
PAC NYC brings the acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol from London’s The Old Vic to New York in a uniquely intimate staging. Website

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation
Upper West Side – FREE
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Macy's balloon inflation returns. Watching the giant balloons expand is a tradition for many NYC families—almost as important as the Thanksgiving Day Parade proper. Website

99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Midtown West – FREE
Thursday, November 27, 2025
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marches down the streets of New York City for its 99th annual holiday celebration. Website

A Charlie Brown Christmas at Kings Theatre
Flatbush, Brooklyn
Friday, November 28, 2025
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang uncover the true meaning of Christmas and perform songs from the unforgettable musical score of legendary composer Vince Guaraldi. Website

Macy's Santaland
Midtown West – FREE
Opens Friday, November 28, 2025
Santa swoops back over to Macy's for visits with his littlest fans! Wander the rainbow road to his workshop, where you'll meet jolly old St. Nick. Share your wishlist before receiving a special gift and posing for a keepsake photo. Website

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center
Upper West Side
Opens Friday, November 28, 2025
The New York City Ballet's annual confection returns, complete with the famous one-ton Christmas tree that grows from 12 to 40 feet, an onstage snowstorm, and hundreds of elaborate costumes, including one for Mother Ginger that measures nine feet wide and weighs 85 pounds! Website

Disney's The Little Mermaid 92Y
Upper East Side
Opens Friday, November 28, 2025
With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable features irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World." Website
 

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