The city that never sleeps is the perfect place for high-energy kids. And there’s no question that New York is full of museums, zoos, theaters, and other spots kids love. Use this list as a guide to some of the family-friendly events happening this month in NYC.
Baby Loves Disco
212 460-1200
This FREE dance party in Lincoln Center for children ages 6 months–7 years involves music and dancing (simple dance lessons provided), bubbles, contests, interactive games, and more! 7/26 at 11 AM and 2 PM.
Galli Theater
212-731-0668
Take a magic carpet ride or dive "unda da sea" at performances of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, running Saturdays and Sundays until July 27th.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
212-245-0072
Starting Saturday, June 21, the Intrepid will offer a new tour: Planes Explained, that focuses on aircraft and concepts of flight; Summer Movie Series: view popular movies outdoors, free of charge, on a huge inflatable screen on the Flight Deck of the aircraft carrier, 7:30 pm, July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 14, 17, and 30.
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
212-875-5000
Family Day: enjoy an afternoon filled with music and dance! July 26 and 27.
Madison Square Park Conservancy
212-325-2101
"Mad. Sq. Kids" is a FREE for children that includes Mad. Sq. Kids Summer Concert Series, Art in the Park, Kids Fest and Mad. Sq. Kids EXPLORE!
Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island
718-946-2705
Can Joey Chestnut defend his title of eating 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes? Cheer on the wiener winner in this annual hot dog eating contest at 10 AM on July 4.
New Haarlem Arts Theatre
212-868-4444
Flying Fables (shown): using drama, music, and movement, performers bring fresh interpretations to traditional fables. For dates and times, click here.
New York Aquarium
718-265-3474
A-MAZE-ING Water: this exhibit immerses visitors in the world of water conservation with an educational maze, a zipline ride through pollutants, water cycle puzzles, mosaic tile-making, and more, through Sept. 9
SummerStage Kids’ Family Day
212-360-2777
Head to Central Park for puppetry, arts workshops, and performances! Check out dates, times, and performers on their website. Runs through August 21.
