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Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend
Thursday, July 3 - Sunday, July 6
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.
4th of July Fireworks & Festivals in NYC this Weekend
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
East River – FREE
Friday, July 4
The 49th annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks are set to sparkle over the East River once again. The dazzling display features thousands of shells bursting forth, synced to an original, curated musical score. Visit the website here.
July 4th Fireworks Cruise NYC 2025
Event Cruises NYC
Friday, July 4
Declare your independence from the standard Fourth of July cookout on this unique food and fireworks dinner cruise. Steam your way down the East River, under the Brooklyn Bridge, past Battery Park, and around New York Harbor, with a three-course meal and drinks at your fingertips. Visit the website here.
Richmond Town Independence Day Celebration
Richmond, Staten Island
Friday, July 4
Celebrate our nation’s independence with old-fashioned family fun! Visit Historic Richmond Town for home-churned ice cream, a patriotic pinwheel parade, and an inspirational reading of the Declaration of Independence. Visit the website here.
Nathan’s Famous 4th of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025
Coney Island, Brooklyn – FREE
Friday, July 4
Hearty eaters compete to see who can chow down on the most franks at this classic NYC summer event, which takes place on the corner of Surf and Stillwell. Visit the website here.
Travis Parade
Rossville, Staten Island – FREE
Friday, July 4
Travis hosts one of the oldest consecutive Independence Day celebrations in the United States. The festivities start at noon with a ceremony at Independence Park. Visit the website here.
4th of July Fireworks on Coney Island
Coney Island, Brooklyn – FREE
Friday, July 4
Coney Island's iconic 4th of July fireworks return for 2025! Bring the family, a blanket, and a picnic to watch the fireworks dazzle over the Atlantic. Visit the website here.
More Fun Things To Do in NYC this Weekend
Slide City Waterpark at Kingsborough College
Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn
Opens Thursday, July 3
The first all-inflatable touring amusement park, Slide City Waterpark, provides super-sized water fun for all ages. Visit the website here.
Shark Party at the New York Aquarium
Coney Island, Brooklyn
Opens Friday, July 4
Celebrate one of the ocean's scariest predators with educational presentations, live entertainment, and hands-on activities! Visit the website here.
Big Umbrella Day at Lincoln Center
Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, July 5
The celebrated Big Umbrella Festival returns as a free one-day Lincoln Center campus takeover full of relaxed spaces with multi-sensory experiences, performances, installations, and workshops specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families. Visit the website here.
Family Art Project: Frida's Natural Self-Portraits at Wave Hill
Riverdale, the Bronx
Saturday, July 5-Sunday, July 6
Celebrate Frida Kahlo’s birthday! Frida explored her relationship with the plants and animals of her home in Mexico through creating self-portraits. With Frida as inspiration, make your own self-portraits featuring nature found at Wave Hill. Visit the website here.
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Midtown West
Saturday, July 5-Saturday, August 23
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.
Memnon in Marcus Garvey Park
Harlem – FREE
Opens Saturday, July 5
The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents the East Coast premiere of Will Power’s exhilarating new epic that resurrects the story of Memnon, the Ethiopian king and demigod who rides to Troy’s defense, through rhythmic verse, pulse-quickening choreography and music. Visit the website here.
Mr. Puppy: The Musical
Midtown West
Opens Sunday, July 6
Mr Puppy dreams of adventure and wants to see the world, but he's trapped in a toy store. When other toys try to discourage his dream, he bravely follows his heart and escapes in a toy flying balloon. Outside, he discovers an exciting world of fantastic cultures and amazing music. Visit the website here.
Declare Independence: Tear Down the King at Old Stone House
Park Slope, Brooklyn – FREE
Sunday, July 6
In July 1776, servicemen tore down and cut apart the gilded statue of King George III at Bowling Green. Join scholar-in-residence Dylan Yeats for a fun, family-friendly reenactment of this historic event in front of the Old Stone House. Visit the website here.
Buoy's Briny Bops at Brooklyn Art Haus
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Sunday, July 6
Buoy the Brooklyn Mermaid presents a 30-minute interactive preschool show where classic children’s songs get a fintastic ocean twist! Little guppies can sing, dance, and learn about ocean life through bubbly, sea-themed versions of familiar favorites. Visit the website here.