Things to Do This Weekend with the Kids in NYC
We’re back with another round-up of weekend activities for NYC families! Discover the best family-friendly activities and events happening in New York this weekend. Here is just a taste of what’s happening this weekend in New York City!
Consult our calendar of events for a comprehensive list!
Psst… Check Out Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC
Independence Day Bar-B-COOL
Families are invited to our fun-filled pretend Independence Day cookout at CMOM! Come over and let’s share delicious memories and creative meals made from mixed-media materials!
July 4 – 6, 10 am – 5 pm
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street
Port Jefferson Independence Day Parade
Celebrate Independence Day with a festive parade featuring fire trucks, live performances, bands, local businesses, and more!
July 4, 10 am – 12 pm
Port Jefferson Independence Day Parade, Main St.
4th of July Celebration
Happy 4th of July! This year the museum is celebrating with their special exhibition Dining in Transit and sampling tasty summer treats that can be enjoyed on the go! Help hand-crank some ice cream the old-fashioned way and taste some historic flavors from the recipes of a Pullman Company chef.
July 4, 11 am – 2 pm
New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W.
Fourth of July with the Brooklyn Cyclones
See the Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Hudson Valley Renegades. In celebration of the Fourth of July, the Brooklyn Cyclones will be taking the field as the Coney Island Franks and the first 2,500 fans will receive a Coney Island Franks Cap. After the game, a fireworks extravaganza will light up the Coney Island sky.
July 4, 6:40 pm
Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Avenue
49th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
Macy’s will celebrate its iconic Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration live from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, painting the New York City skyline with vibrant colors and sound and creating unforgettable memories for millions across the country. The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, 30 vibrant colors and awe-inspiring effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge.
July 4, 8 pm
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, Along the East River
Major League Pickleball New York, co-hosted by the Brooklyn Pickleball Team
MLP is heading back to the Big Apple for another iconic stop on the 2025 regular season tour. This event will take place over the 4th of July weekend at Sportime Randall’s Island, home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy – just minutes from the heart of Manhattan. Hosted by the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, this marks the seventh of ten regular-season events in 2025
July 3 – 6, All Day
Sportime Randall’s Island, 1 Randall’s Island
Watson Adventures’ Whodunit at the Met Family Scavenger Hunt
Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! A killer is on the loose at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s up to you to stop him! The killer has created a scavenger hunt that reveals his name, the weapon he used, and where he hid the body. Follow the trail of clues throughout the museum and answer tricky questions to solve the crime. Can you figure out whodunit?
July 5, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave.
Family First Saturdays | Exhibition Tour and Storytime at the Morgan
Leap off the page with our family program for young readers. Enjoy a family tour of the exhibition A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250, followed by a picture book storytime.
July 5, 11 am – 12 pm
The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave.
Indigenous Art Workshop
Join the North American Indigenous Center of New York and the Bronx River Alliance for an Indigenous Art Workshop. This family and kid-friendly event will offer participants an opportunity to learn traditional indigenous crafts and gain exposure to contemporary indigenous cultures.
July 5, 12 pm – 4 pm
Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd.
PaleyFamily | From Storytime to Screentime | The World of the Madeline
Families can enjoy a special weekend experience featuring screenings of beloved TV shows inspired by classic children’s books. The program starts with a cozy storytime, where a presenter reads the original book aloud. Afterward, families will watch the TV show adaptation and participate in arts & crafts and activities inspired by the stories.
July 5 & 6, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52 Street
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
Amazing magic shows, wacky science experiments, and engaging puppet shows, plus music events and more, all for kids!
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 am – 11 am
Bryant Park, 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Street
Shark Party
You’re invited to a Shark Party at the aquarium, where you’ll learn the truth about those much-misunderstood but iconic denizens of the deep, the sharks! Learn about the vital roles sharks play in our marine ecosystems with activities and entertainment, including Wildlife Theater, crafts, photo ops, keeper chats, games, costumed characters, puppets, and more.
July 4 – 14, 11 am – 4 pm
New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue
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