10 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.

Saturday September 14

Mid-Autumn Family Festival
Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Pay-what-you-wish, kids under 2 free

Saturday September 14

Healthy ​Kid’s Fest
Hudson River’s 14th St. Park
Free

Presented by Meatpacking’s Sweat Sessions, the NYC Healthy Kid’s Fest is a vibrant day of ​community in Hudson River Park’s 14th St. Park nestled in the heart of the iconic Meatpacking District for kids, parents and their loved ones.

Experience a celebration of family fun, showcasing an array of ​interactive experiences tailored for kids and parents alike. Give your family the ultimate day of fun focused on mindfulness, play, music and discovery.

Saturday September 14

Seaport Kids x Back To School Bash
Seaport Square, Between Pier 16 & 17, New York, NY 10038
Free

Magic show. Balloon animals. Arts and crafts. Join us at Seaport Kids x Back to School Bash on September 14 from 11am-1pm for an exciting day packed with free kids’ activities. Enjoy a dazzling magic show from 11:15am to 12:00pm, get creative with balloon animals, and dive into fun kid crafts. Say goodbye to those back-to-school blues while discovering engaging classes and activities from local schools.

Sunday September 15

New York on Location
Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
Free

MoMI, Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, IATSE Local 52, and Kaufman Astoria Studios will present New York on Location, a free family-friendly outdoor afternoon event that offers a behind-the-scenes look at film production in New York. The public will have the rare opportunity to go inside working movie trailers and trucks—straight from productions shooting in New York—and speak directly with movie professionals about their work.

Saturday September 14 & Sunday September 15

Tiny Terrariums at Wave Hill
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
With admission, registration not required

Explore the bustling world of tiny creatures in the dirt right beneath your feet. We’ll learn about soil and decomposers as we craft mini jar habitats. While jars are provided, we encourage families to go green and bring their own glass or plastic containers from home.

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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