08 Sep 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.

September 12

Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 3—5
BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Children $10, adults $14

A selection of the most popular films for ages three to five from this year’s BAMkids Film Festival, including Tsuru, The Naughty Seat, and Honorable Mention winner Lena’s Farm: Full Nest.

September 12

Gladiators NYC
Lawn Behind Met Museum, Central Park, Manhattan
Free

Gladiators NYC is NYC’s premiere medieval event, featuring knights in full armor fighting it out in the middle of Central Park. Bring your own picnic blanket and snacks and get ready to have an amazing afternoon at this fun and incredible event! Family friendly and exciting for all.

September 12

Grow & Gather: Family Gardening Program
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004
$5

Learn how to plant seedlings, directly sow, weed, prune, companion plant, harvest vegetables, dry herbs, and more with Queens County Farm Museum’s in-house Botanist and biology expert, Tess Fleming.

September 12 & 13

Family Art Project: Leafy Mobiles
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
With admission

Let’s make mobiles inspired by the colorful autumn leaves falling all around Wave Hill. We’ll craft our own leaves from paper and use them to create a hanging display that lets us enjoy the beauty of the season at home.

September 13

7th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade
La Colmena, 774 Port Richmond Ave., Staten Island, New York, NY 10302
Free

Join us for the 7th Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade on Staten Island as we celebrate the culture, traditions, and heritage that make us proud every day. This year has brought challenges, but our community remains strong, united, and committed to preserving our heritage for future generations.

For more things to do with kids 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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(Updated September 8, 2026)