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This weekend with kids in New York, NY: Nov 13–15

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 14 · 12pm–4pm

Museum on Wheels: Roebling Rink (Brooklyn Museum)

Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn

Free manga-inspired art-making (chibi faces, character cards, clay figurines) to celebrate the opening of Roebling Rink, with the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Brooklyn Museum ↗

More 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

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) New York, NY has 33 kid-friendly events, 21 of them free. Top picks: Museum on Wheels: Roebling Rink (Brooklyn Museum), Youth Sports Club and Author Event: The Ones Who Came Before with Kevin Maillard and Illustrator Sibu T.P.. Rainy-day options: Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and Autumn Workshop and Heritage Exploration with Relative Arts. Plus 13 free library programs.

33 family events across the New York City area this weekend: 4 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Jersey City. Use the filters to narrow it down.

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