Ages 6 to 17 · Museums, piers, Central Park
Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan
The next two weeks for school-age kids, tweens and teens in Manhattan, by day.
A few to start with
Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · ManhattanFreeTeens
Saturdays · 9:30 am (+ weekday sections)Jumpstarters Beginner ChessChess Max Academy · Manhattan$1,360 semester; $60 trial classAges 6–9
Saturdays · 10–11 amDigital Music Production 2Abrons Arts Center · Manhattan$440 (tuition assistance available)Ages 10–12
Saturdays · 1–2 pm (sept–dec)Teen Volunteer DaysCentral Park · ManhattanPrice not published on the listingAges 13 to 17
Day by day
51 in Manhattan
Friday, November 13
Tomorrow- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 4:00 pmTeen ArtsLab: Build Your Ceramic VesselMuseum of Arts and Design · ManhattanFree for high school students (ages 13–18) with a valid school ID · registration required
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
Saturday, November 14
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 9:30 amJumpstarters Beginner ChessChess Max Academy · Manhattan · Saturdays · 9:30 am (+ weekday sections)Ages 6–9$1,360 semester; $60 trial class
- 10:00 amDigital Music Production 2Abrons Arts Center · Manhattan · Saturdays · 10–11 amAges 10–12$440 (tuition assistance available)
- 10:00 amClub Santa Skate and Polar LoungeBryant Park · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 10 amSee listing
- 11:00 amBig City FishingPier 51 · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am–3 pmFree
- 11:00 amMCNY Kids Art StudioMuseum of the City of New York · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am–2 pmIncluded with admission; always free for children
- 11:00 amActing 1: Improv BasicsAbrons Arts Center · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am–12 pmAges 7–9$440 (tuition assistance available)
- 11:00 amFamily Program: Botanical PrintsCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · ManhattanFree with museum admission
- 11:00 amDance & Theatre (Ages 5–12)West Side YMCA · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am & 12:05 pmFall II (6 weeks) $190 member / $240 program member
Sunday, November 15
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 10:00 amClub Santa Skate and Polar LoungeBryant Park · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 10 amSee listing
- 1:00 pmOpen Studio at The MetThe Metropolitan Museum of Art · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 1 pmFree with museum admission; admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents
- 9:00 amSunday Junior ChessMarshall Chess Club · Manhattan · Sundays · 9–11 amAges 14 and younger; rati…$30 for one or both sections ($10 off for members)
- 9:30 amCreative Crafts for Families92NY · Manhattan · Sundays · 9:30 am · 15 nov–17 jan$680.00 (caregiver and child); additional adult $250.00
- 10:00 amUrban Farm VolunteersRandall's Island Park Urban Farm · Manhattan · Sundays · 10 am–1 pmFree · no registration · ages 11+
- 10:30 amPoster Kids: The Fabric of Our Futures with Ella MahoneyPoster House · Manhattan$10.00 per child
- 1:00 pmBattle of Fort WashingtonFort Tryon Park · ManhattanFree
- 1:00 pmCreate-athon: Mural Making, Graffiti StyleLincoln Center · ManhattanFree
- 1:00 pmFamily Afternoon: A Medieval FeastThe Met Cloisters · ManhattanSee listing
Monday, November 16
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel Extravaganza Kids ShowsBryant Park · Manhattan · Mon & wed · 11 amFree
Tuesday, November 17
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 4:00 pmCeramics for KidsWest Side YMCA · Manhattan · Tuesdays · 4 pmFall II (6 weeks) $190 member / $240 program member; Winter $220 / $280
Wednesday, November 18
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel Extravaganza Kids ShowsBryant Park · Manhattan · Mon & wed · 11 amFree
- 9:30 amTeam RIVER VolunteersRandall's Island Park · Manhattan · Wednesdays · 9:30 amFree · registration required · ages 11+
- 11:00 amTiny ToursMuseum of the City of New York · Manhattan · 3rd wednesday & 1st saturday · 11 amIncluded with admission; always free for children
- 2:00 pmAfter-School Kids Art StudioMuseum of the City of New York · Manhattan · Wednesdays · 2–4:30 pmIncluded with Admission, always free for children
- 4:30 pmAll-Ages Hand-Building CeramicsAbrons Arts Center · Manhattan · Wednesdays · 4:30–6:30 pmAges 7 to Adult$440 (tuition assistance available)
Thursday, November 19
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 6:10 pmStars Advanced ChessChess Max Academy · Manhattan · Thursdays · 6:10 pm (+ sat 11:45 am)Ages 8–15$1,960 semester; $100 trial class
Friday, November 20
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
Saturday, November 21
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 9:30 amJumpstarters Beginner ChessChess Max Academy · Manhattan · Saturdays · 9:30 am (+ weekday sections)Ages 6–9$1,360 semester; $60 trial class
- 10:00 amDigital Music Production 2Abrons Arts Center · Manhattan · Saturdays · 10–11 amAges 10–12$440 (tuition assistance available)
- 10:00 amClub Santa Skate and Polar LoungeBryant Park · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 10 amSee listing
- 11:00 amBig City FishingPier 51 · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am–3 pmFree
- 11:00 amMCNY Kids Art StudioMuseum of the City of New York · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am–2 pmIncluded with admission; always free for children
- 11:00 amActing 1: Improv BasicsAbrons Arts Center · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am–12 pmAges 7–9$440 (tuition assistance available)
- 11:00 amDance & Theatre (Ages 5–12)West Side YMCA · Manhattan · Saturdays · 11 am & 12:05 pmFall II (6 weeks) $190 member / $240 program member
- 1:00 pmOpen Studio at The MetThe Metropolitan Museum of Art · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 1 pmFree with museum admission; admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents
Sunday, November 22
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 10:00 amClub Santa Skate and Polar LoungeBryant Park · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 10 amSee listing
- 1:00 pmOpen Studio at The MetThe Metropolitan Museum of Art · Manhattan · Sat & sun · 1 pmFree with museum admission; admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents
- 9:00 amSunday Junior ChessMarshall Chess Club · Manhattan · Sundays · 9–11 amAges 14 and younger; rati…$30 for one or both sections ($10 off for members)
- 9:30 amCreative Crafts for Families92NY · Manhattan · Sundays · 9:30 am · 15 nov–17 jan$680.00 (caregiver and child); additional adult $250.00
- 10:00 amUrban Farm VolunteersRandall's Island Park Urban Farm · Manhattan · Sundays · 10 am–1 pmFree · no registration · ages 11+
- 6:15 pmOvernight Aboard the IntrepidIntrepid Museum · Manhattan · through Sun, Nov 22For kids age 5-17$130 individual; $99 groups/scouts and Family members
- 9:00 amJunior Keepers: Polar ProtectorsCentral Park Zoo · ManhattanGrades 3-5$65 non-member / $52 member
- 1:00 pmNative American Heritage Month: Walking LenapehokingInwood Hill Park · ManhattanFree
Monday, November 23
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel Extravaganza Kids ShowsBryant Park · Manhattan · Mon & wed · 11 amFree
Tuesday, November 24
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 4:00 pmCeramics for KidsWest Side YMCA · Manhattan · Tuesdays · 4 pmFall II (6 weeks) $190 member / $240 program member; Winter $220 / $280
Wednesday, November 25
- 8:00 amIce Skating at Winter VillageBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 8 am–10 pm · 28 oct–28 febAdmission: Free · Skate rentals $18.72–$64.48 (includes $.72–$2.48 administrative fee) · Bag check $6.24
- 11:00 amReading RoomBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am–7 pmFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel RidesBryant Park · Manhattan · Daily · 11 am$5 per ride, or $42 for a 10-ride discount card
- 4:00 pmTeen Recording Studio & Media Lab WorkshopsStavros Niarchos Foundation Library Teen Center · Manhattan · Mon–fri afternoons · workshops 4 pmTeensFree
- 5:00 pmGamesBryant Park · Manhattan · Tue–sat · see timesFree
- 11:00 amLe Carrousel Extravaganza Kids ShowsBryant Park · Manhattan · Mon & wed · 11 amFree
- 9:30 amTeam RIVER VolunteersRandall's Island Park · Manhattan · Wednesdays · 9:30 amFree · registration required · ages 11+
- 2:00 pmAfter-School Kids Art StudioMuseum of the City of New York · Manhattan · Wednesdays · 2–4:30 pmIncluded with Admission, always free for children
- 4:30 pmAll-Ages Hand-Building CeramicsAbrons Arts Center · Manhattan · Wednesdays · 4:30–6:30 pmAges 7 to Adult$440 (tuition assistance available)
- 8:45 amNinja School Day Off CampChelsea Piers Field House · ManhattanAges 4–12$170 per day
- 8:45 amGymnastics School Day Off CampChelsea Piers Field House · ManhattanAges 4–12$170 per day
- 8:45 amSoccer School Day Off CampChelsea Piers Field House · ManhattanAges 5–12$170 per day
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Studios that take kids on the day you choose.
- Any daySoy Candle MakingKraftStories NYC · Manhattan10+ (younger with an adul…From $59
- Any daySignature Terrarium MakingKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan6+From $69
- Any daySucculent Terrarium WorkshopKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan6+$79
- Any dayMosaic Candle Holder ClassKraftStories NYC · Manhattan8+ with an adult$79
- Any dayMake Your Own TerrariumKraftStories NYC · Manhattan6+From $69
- Any dayTurkish Mosaic Lamp MakingKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan8+ with an adultFrom $99
- Any dayArtisan Soy Candle MakingKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan10+ (younger with an adul…From $59
- Any dayZen Moss Wall Art WorkshopKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan8+ with an adult$99
- Any dayPerler Bead Pixel ArtSense 7 Tufting · ManhattanFrom $48
- Any dayZen Moss Wall ArtKraftStories NYC · Manhattan8+ with an adult$99
- Any dayAquatic Terrarium WorkshopKraftStories NYC — Midtown · ManhattanStarting from $59 (Small Jar $59.00, Big Jar $69.00)
- Any dayMini Terrarium WorkshopKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan$69 per person
- Any dayIntro Weaving SessionLoop of the Loom Upper East Side · ManhattanAdults $90; Kids (ages 6–14) $70
- Any dayLantern Making ClassKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan$99 per person
- Any dayMosaic Candle Holder WorkshopKraftStories NYC — Midtown · Manhattan$79 per person
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