22 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.

Saturday July 27

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

Join teaching artist Yu Rong in celebrating the sounds and smells of summer by creating mixed-media wind chimes inspired by the many fruits and sweets available in Chinatown. Explore our special exhibition, Five Senses of Chinatown, for some mouth-watering inspiration.

Saturday July 27 & Sunday July 28

Open Village at Historic Richmond Town
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island, NY
Included with General Admission

The open air museum is alive with living history, demonstrated by costumed Historical Interpreters in structures throughout the campus. The campus zones interpret life in the 1770s, 1820s, and 1860s. Historic trades are displayed in shops, and domestic life is shown inside historic homes.

Saturday July 27 & Sunday July 28

Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Free with garden admission, drop in

Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s courtyard, meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats encourage families to explore nature alongside our volunteer educators. Be sure to check out Discover Pollinators, too!

Sunday July 28

Family Sundays: Winding Towards Wisdom
Rubin Museum, 150 West 17th St., New York, NY 10011
Free, registration required

Bring your family to the Rubin in July for a Sunday afternoon of creativity and self-exploration that both kids and grown-ups will enjoy! According to Buddhism, the path to inner transformation is not a straight one. Realizing our true nature involves many twists and turns. Inspired by this concept, we invite you to create your own 3D maze, reflecting your inner journey towards becoming the best you can be.

Sunday July 28

Walking Tour: “All-of-a-Kind Family”
Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Adults $15 Seniors / Students $12 Children 5-17 $10, Children Under 5 Free

Join us and follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie, the beloved sisters depicted in Sydney Taylor’s children’s classic All-of-a-Kind Family. Stroll through the story and into the streets to learn about the real-life people and Lower East Side places that inspired Taylor to write All-of-a-Kind Family. These behind-the-scenes details are guaranteed to make you love the book even more! Recommended for children five and up and their adult companions.

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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