Summer for the City at Lincoln Center
Experience open-air performances and silent discos on the massive outdoor dance floor at Damrosch Park.
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Things to do in New York with kids
Family activities in New York right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
12 hand-picked things to do in New York right now · 6 with confirmed dates
How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🎟️ This Weekend in New York
Get out and enjoy the city
Movies With A View at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Catch a classic film with a stunning backdrop of the Manhattan skyline across the East River.
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Jazz Age Lawn Party
Step back into the 1920s with live vintage jazz, dance lessons, and period-appropriate picnic vibes on the island.
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☀️ Happening Today
Events and things to do in the city
DAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art
Step into an immersive, air-filled environment where art takes on a playful, floating form — a perfect escape from the midday heat.
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CATS: The Jellicle Ball
A vibrant, ballroom-inspired reimagining of the classic musical that brings high energy to the Broadhurst Theatre stage.
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The Global Game: The Future Of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit
Price includes breakfast & lunch. The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit brings together senior leaders across media, technology, ownership & investment from across the globe. This curated, full-day summit explores the k
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✨ New & Notable
What's fresh this month
Peak Peach Season at Union Square Greenmarket
The height of summer harvest has arrived; look for early-season peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and sweet corn from local upstate farms.
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Shakespeare in the Park
A staple of the NYC summer calendar, these free outdoor performances at the Delacorte Theater continue throughout the month.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Easy weekend getaways
Art and Hiking in Beacon
Take the Metro-North up for a weekend of contemporary art at Dia:Beacon, followed by a hike up Mount Beacon for sweeping Hudson Valley views.
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Beach Escape to Fire Island
Ditch the car and ferry over for a car-free weekend of pristine beaches, biking the boardwalks, and sunset ocean breezes.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
Buzzy tables and seasonal sips
Le Pavillon
High-concept vegetable-forward dining in a serene, indoor garden setting that feels worlds away from the midtown hustle.
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Celestine
Mediterranean-inspired small plates served right on the water's edge, offering cooling breezes and unmatched bridge views.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in New York with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include DAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, and The Global Game: The Future Of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit. WonderKit refreshes this New York guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in New York?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in New York, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in New York this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in New York" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in New York. Updated daily.
Plan a family trip to New York
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three New York trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.