06 May Things to Do With Kids in NYC This Weekend

If you are looking for things to do with kids in NYC this weekend, then we’ve got the perfect round-up of activities and events taking place. Explore the best of what the city has to offer and create family-friendly memories that will last a lifetime.

Saturday May 11

Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Scavenger Hunt For Families
Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street, NY 10017
$17.50-$21.50

Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food court, stand on fish under an upside-down tree in the Grand Central Market, and learn the arrival time of a “ghost” train.

Saturday May 11

Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
125th Street and Marginal Street in West Harlem Piers, Manhattan
Free

WonderSpark Puppets presents “The Little Red Hen” – enjoy fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun! All performances begin at 2pm.

Sunday May 12

Family Afternoon – Korean Art
The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
Free with museum admisison

Come ready to look, imagine, and create!  Drop in for free, hands-on family fun. Learn about Korean art through art activities and gallery experience. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided.

Saturday May 11 & Sunday May 12

Bessie’s Big Shot
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, West 79th Street & West Drive, inside Central Park, New York, NY
Adult $15, child $10

Bessie Big Shot – an original story and marionette production produced by City Parks Foundation’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. The production is recommended for families with children ages 3 – 8. Bessie’s Big Shot: In this fun and high-flying family-friendly adventure, Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus

Saturday May 11 & Sunday May 12

Family Art Project: Flowers for Mother’s Day
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY
Free with garden admission

Floriography is the art of using flowers to communicate a message. Send someone special your own loving message by creating a bouquet of paper flowers. Then arrange your creation in a vibrant vase of your own making. Mother’s Day event.

For more things to do with family in NYC this weekend and beyond, please check out other events by visiting our calendar >>

Please always check ahead with the venue/organizer for each event to make sure there are no cancelations.

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