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Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend
Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7
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.
Family Fridays: Loops, Links and Illusions at MoMath
Chelsea – FREE
Friday, June 5
Family Fridays at MoMath bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. This month, Dr. Tiago Hirth explores classic stage illusions through the lens of topology, the mathematics of shape, and connection. Website
Times Square Playdate Music Festival with Divi Roxx
Midtown West – FREE
Friday, June 5
Divi Roxx and friends perform a family-friendly concert on the legendary outdoor Times Square stage. Website
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Midtown West
Saturday, June 6
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! Website
Pride Family Picnic at St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights – FREE
Saturday, June 6
The Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band returns this summer for its third Pride at the Cathedral! The Cathedral Gardens are open for all, and everyone is invited to bring a picnic, play yard games, and spend an afternoon in community. Website
Flushing Meadows NYC Soap Box Derby Parade
Flushing Meadows, Queens – FREE
Saturday, June 6
The annual Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby Parade is held on the first Saturday in June. Website
NYC Math Day Celebration
Financial District – FREE
Saturday, June 6
Russian School of Mathematics, Brookfield Place, Mommy Poppins, and the National Museum of Mathematics host a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the joy of mathematics, transforming the Brookfield Place Winter Garden into a vibrant hub of math adventures, packed with hands-on activities for children of all ages! Website
Paws for Pride at Manhattan West
Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, June 6
Celebrate Pride for all, including your pets, at Manhattan West Woof Fest: Paws for Pride. Guests are invited to the Manhattan West Plaza for a colorful afternoon of amazing performances, fabulous activities, and marvelous treats. Website
Lenfest Kids: Cats and Dogs
Morningside Heights – FREE
Saturday, June 6 | The Isle of Dogs (PG)
Paws...and curl up with a season of family films featuring cats and dogs. Stick around after the film for free family fun with student colleagues of Columbia Artist/Teachers. Website
Open Garden NYC
Citywide – FREE
Saturday, June 6-Sunday, June 7
Check out the community gardening movement and tour dozens of community gardens across NYC! Two days of free activities in the gardens include arts and music, greening and composting, food and environmental justice events, garden workdays, and much more. Website
Parade of Trains at Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 6-Sunday, June 7
The New York Transit Museum’s vintage train cars are headed on a special trip to the end of the line—the BMT Brighton line. The trains run continuously from Brighton Beach to Kings Highway and back. Passengers may only board at Brighton Beach and Kings Highway. Website
Storytelling at the Hans Christian Andersen Statue in Central Park
Central Park – FREE
Saturdays, from June 6 - August 29
Gather 'round Hans Christian Andersen's statue at the Conservatory Pond in Central Park to hear his tales—and other classic folk stories—told by a fine ensemble of storytellers. Website
luzAzul at the Ellen Stewart Theatre
Lower East Side
Through Sunday, June 7
luzAzul is an immersive opera designed especially for babies and their caregivers that explores the magic of symmetry, emotions, and connection through a blend of music, dance, and interactive elements. Website
Astoria Park Carnival
Astoria, Queens
Through Sunday, June 7
Dreamland Amusements packs Astoria Park with a Ferris wheel, roller coasters, Himalaya gravity defiers, swings, bumper cars, carnival games, and more kid-friendly amusements. Website
Making Moves: Community Art Party on the High Line
High Line – FREE
Sunday, June 7
Dance on The High Line to a live DJ set by Saint James Joy, groove alongside collaborative art activities led by High Line teaching artists, get expansive by joining a movement workshop led by New Victory Theater, check out hands-on activities with community partner Infirnity, or simply vibe to the music and experience the changing seasons on The High Line. Website
Historic Family Fun Day at Queens County Farm Museum
Glen Oaks, Queens
Sunday, June 7
Step back in time for a day of old-fashioned fun at the Queens County Farm Museum and enjoy a lively celebration of early American traditions, crafts, games, and food on New York City’s historic working farm. Website
Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival in Inwood Hill Park
Inwood – FREE
Sunday, June 7
Drums Along the Hudson marks its 24th anniversary as Manhattan’s only open-air pow wow. The all-day event features Native American crafts, storytelling, and traditional food and dance. Website
The Happening: Free Community Block Party at Church Street School
Tribeca – FREE
Sunday, June 7
Church Street School for Music & Art's annual, all-ages community block party, The Happening, features live musical performances, art projects, a student art show, games, raffles, and more. Website
Play in the Square in Domino Square
Williamsburg, Brooklyn – FREE
Opens Sunday, June 7
Play in the Square kicks off with lively sing-alongs, followed by interactive fun like creative crafts or puppet shows. Website