20 Jul 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.

July 25

MOCACREATE: Playful Pastels with Teaching Artist Yu Rong
Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Free with admission

Create your own vibrant pastel art inspired by Ed Young’s iconic soft pastel illustrations. Using stencils of Ed Young’s beloved characters, or one of your own, layer soft pastels and scribble and smudge your bright world to reality! Design a unique setting around your character, whether it’s a blooming garden, a bustling city street, or a fantastical dreamscape.

July 25 & 26

Discovery Tank at Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park, Pier 57, Manhattan
Free

The Park’s Discovery Tank is an interactive technology-powered gallery and classroom at Pier 57 that is free for the public to enjoy.

July 25 & 26

Flower Power at New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458-5126
$4-$39 – through October 18, 2026 (Not Mondays)

Channel the spirit of the ’60s at Flower Power, a joyous celebration of the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love. Immerse yourself in a groovy and colorful flower show spotlighting the ways in which hippie culture advanced closer relationships with the natural world, and explore vibrant botanical displays.

July 25 & 26

Family Art Project: Set Sail!
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471
With admission

For City of Water Day we’ll learn about boats on the Hudson River. Make your own handmade sailboat or raft using a mixture of upcycled materials. Keep it as a small sculpture – or see if it floats!

July 25 & 26 (+ July 24 too)

Powwow at Queens County Farm Museum
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
$19

Celebrate American Indian Culture through music, dance, and food! This spectacular 3-day powwow features intertribal Native American dance competitions by over forty Indian Nations. Program features an expansive market of authentic Native American art, crafts, jewelry and food.

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 July 20, 2026)