STARTING FRIDAY
Comic Con New York is back at The Javits Center, where kids can enjoy the latest novels, games, and bigscreen previews and even meet some of their fave artists. More Here (Friday-Sunday)
Calling all football fans! Liberty Science Center’s Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit gives you a chance to referee a real NFL play, see rare artifacts like historic game balls and trophies, and more. Game on! (Friday-Sunday)
The Historic House Festival means exploring the city’s various museums and parks with costumed docent-led tours, live entertainment, pumpkin fun, crafts, and much more. Plus, family favorite the Little Red Lighthouse Festival is part of this historic celebration this year on Saturday–don’t miss it! (Friday-Sunday)
STARTING SATURDAY
See more of NYC’s coolest (and often private) buildings with Openhouse New York. Don’t miss Saturday’s Family Day and other kid-specific fun like crafts, drawing workshops, and scavenger hunts. More Here (Saturday & Sunday)
Get a taste of 18th century family life at the Family Day Topiary Garden Dance, where kids will learn some Baroque moves and even take home a mini topiary garden. Feeling green? (Saturday)
Get a taste of Harlem at the Harlem Harvest Festival in A. Phillip Randolph Square, where pumpkin carving and face painting abound alongside local chef competitions and bites from ho spots like Silvia’s Restaurant and Harlem Shake. Who’s hungry? (Saturday)
Celebrate African Penguin Awareness Day at the New York Aquarium, where feedings, games, and interaction with bio-fact materials make for tons of animal and educational fun. Dive in! (Saturday & Sunday)
Literally Alive! has remade Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant” into a magical show of dance and puppetry about empathy and community at The Players Theatre. Get educated! (Saturday & Sunday)
The best part of Galli Theater’s “Little Red Riding Hood” might be the post-show workshop on Saturdays, in which kids can reenact the story of the big bad wolf. Take a bow! (Saturday & Sunday)
SUNDAY ONLY
It’s Raptor Fest in Prospect Park! See owls, falcons, hawks, and other birds of prey up close and make themed crafts. What a hoot! (Sunday)
Join NYC’s own FunkeyMonkeys for their 10th anniversary celebration sessions of goofy music, dancing, and belly laughs at The Jewish Museum. Ready to rock? (Sunday)
What happens when Mr. Yawn’s alarm clock won’t stop ringing? Find out at Stage 72’s latest “The Quiet Clock” musical, full of yodeling songs and life lessons. Jump in! (Sunday)
