NYC Kids & Family Events

141 events across 8+ venues in New York City

Kids & Family Events events in New York City

New York offers extraordinary cultural experiences for young audiences. From the New Victory Theater's curated children's programming to New York City Ballet's magical Nutcracker, from family concerts at Carnegie Hall to interactive museum programs, the city treats young audiences with respect and imagination. Weekend mornings bring special performances at venues across the five boroughs. Our listings help parents find enriching, age-appropriate events that create lasting memories—and might spark a lifelong love of the arts.

Top Picks: May 2026

20 hand-picked events from 141 total

Stifel Stars on Ice Pre-Show Stargazer Pass: 12:30pm
Aladdin
The Lion King

The Lion King

EUPHORIA

EUPHORIA

Adventures With Dora and Diego
AirMaze
Artist's Studio
Arts Builds Community Collection
Beneath the Harlem Sun: Zelinette Estrada
Big Games
Billie Jean King: Champion. Activist. Legend.
Block Harbor
Brooklyn Voices
Bugs & Other Arthropods
Check Out Our Exhibits
CityWorks
Connected Worlds
Daily Demos
Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence
Democracy Matters

Where to Go

The most active venues for kids & family events this month

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre 24 events DiMenna Children's History Museum 21 events NY Hall of Science Exhibitions 16 events Bronx Children's Museum 13 events Staten Island Children's Museum 11 events CMOM Exhibitions 9 events Children's Museum of the Arts 6 events Brooklyn Children's Museum Exhibitions 6 events