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New York, NY family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 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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33 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 21 free and 26 indoors.

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