New York, NY family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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.

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

New York's classic holiday show with the Rockettes, now with 230 performances including the new tap number "Ring." Runs 90 minutes.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

NYBG Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical Garden — Bronx · Bronx Co. · Bronx

Model trains wind past NYC landmarks made of plant parts in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Bronx Zoo — Bronx · Bronx Co. · Bronx

Evening lantern and light trail through the Bronx Zoo on select nights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Playful Pinecone Sculptures

Makerspace — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

It’s the season to be grateful for our friends and family !

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Workshop with the New Victory Theater: Tilt! An 80’s Circus Thrill Ride

Makerspace — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Join us for a special workshop and activities inspired by the performance Tilt!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Seth Low Playground (Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn

What treasure has Sammy the Squirrel hidden in the playground?

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Workshop: Cooking Lesson with Harlem Grown

PlayWorks Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Children and families will join Harlem Grown Chef educator Sasha Dubose for a hands- on cooking lesson, at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Author Storytime with Special Guests: Between the Balloons with Artist E.A. KAHANE and Tom Toro for Aperture Kids

Inside Art — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Larger-than-life balloon characters, marching bands, and delightful surprises fill every page of this magical take on the famed Thanksgiving Day Parade.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Workshop with the Whitney Museum Pop-Up Open Studio: Roy Lichtenstein

Inside Art — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

You are invited to join us for a special pop-up Whitney Open Studio at CMOM, celebrating the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein and the Whitney’s retrospective Roy…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Workshop: Cocinarte with Casa Lu!

PlayWorks Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Learn about and make your own healthy meal with Casa Lu, in both Spanish and in English!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Author Read Aloud: Plátanos Are Love with Author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

Discovery Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Join author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris for a delicious picture book and art activity afterwards!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Urban Park Rangers | Freedom Seekers: Stories by the Fire

Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn

Join the Urban Park Rangers for an outdoor storytelling program exploring the history of the Underground Railroad.

• Free

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

Walk-In! Workshop: Fall Foodscapes

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Create a colorful plate of your favorite fall foods!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Weekend Walk-In! Workshop: Fall Foodscapes

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Create a colorful plate of your favorite fall foods!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)

Gymnasium (Highbridge Recreation Center) — Manhattan · Manhattan

NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Free
• Indoors

Autumn Painting

PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

What colors do you see during autumn? Apply warm colors of paint to paper using painting tools to create an autumn scene!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour

Green-Wood — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn

, Photo Credits: Aaron Pierce Kick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood!

• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed

Family Art Project: Papery Partners

Wave Hill — Bronx · Bronx

Show your favorite plant or animal symbiotic relationships through fun crafts!

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

DJ Got Me Fit Dance Party

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] Join us for some super fun fitness!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors