Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

Get ready to kick off spring with a playful Easter egg hunt alongside family and friends, hosted by the fan-favorite candy store, Lil Sweet Treat, and set against the backdrop of The Standard High Line’s stunning outdoor plaza. This collaboration between the Meatpacking District hotel and the beloved candy brand brings you a candy-filled Easter egg hunt through a life-size hedge maze in The Standard Plaza. From April 19 to 20, 11 AM to 4 PM, make a brunch and hunt reservation for a sweet adventure with exclusive treats. A branded cart will also be on hand offering goodie bags filled with Lil Sweet Treat favorites and limited-edition Lil Sweet Treat cocktails, expertly crafted by The Standard team, for the adults.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

The Empire State Building now boasts two observatories: The Top Deck observatory with breathtaking views in every direction from the 102nd floor and the Main Deck on the 86th Floor, New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Sixteen stories above the 86th floor observation deck and accessed through a one-of-a-kind glass elevator, the new 102nd floor offers true 360-degree views thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides. See the entire length of Manhattan and all of New York City’s iconic landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park and far beyond. On the clearest days you can gaze up to 80 miles into the distance, far enough to see six states from a single vantage point.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

Minibar by BaubleBar has opened its first Design Your Own Shop for kids inside FAO Schwarz in Rockefeller Center. Designed to give families a fun and exciting in-person experience during one of the busiest shopping seasons, young customers can immerse themselves by choosing their bracelet base and corresponding beads from an interactive machine. Once selected, a BaubleBar designer will assemble the custom bracelet. A wide variety of jewelry, hair accessories, bag charms, pouches and bead kits are available for purchase on the first floor.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

A New York Rangers Game at Madison Square Garden

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

The Genius Gems location in Chelsea

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

A New York Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, the world’s first art amusement park, will open for a limited time at The Shed in New York City on November 20, after a successful debut run in Los Angeles. Originally brought to life by the Viennese artist, pop singer, cultural pioneer, and peace activist André Heller, Luna Luna first enchanted audiences in Hamburg, Germany, during the summer of 1987 where it hosted 300,00 visitors. Visitors to this art amusement park will be transported to the world of Luna Luna as it was envisioned, with roving performers, curated music and an enchanting atmosphere along with access to iconic installations like David Hockney’s Enchanted Tree, Lichtenstein's Glass Labyrinth and Salvador Dalí’s Dalídom.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

A slime experience at SoHo's Sloomoo Institute

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by QVC, returns to the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall for its 91st anniversary through January 5, 2025.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

The Big Apple Circus returns with an all-new show, “Hometown Playground,” featuring soaring acrobats, jaw-dropping stunts, comedic mischief and the cutest performing dogs ever. Big Apple Circus “Hometown Playground” runs through January 5, 2025 beneath the iconic Big Top in Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at The New York Botanical Garden runs from September 27 through November 30, 2024. Join iconic Tim Burton characters like Jack Skellington, Sally and Zero on a walk of wonders as scenes and songs from the film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, come to life amongst the leaves of New York's most treasured garden. Audiences will marvel at this first-ever spectacle that illuminates the art of the classic film against a backdrop of botanical beauty. The outdoor adventure will feature over 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations forged by cutting-edge technology including interactive video projection, intelligent LED lighting and 3D printed sculptures.

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Family-Friendly Activities in New York City

From ballet to basketball, New York City-based events for kids of all ages to enjoy this season

Written by Natasha Wolff

Court 16 is an indoor tennis and pickleball club, offering state-of-the-art facilities and expert coaching for kids of all ages. Founded in 2014 by Anthony Evrard, Court 16 has locations in Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn and, now, the Financial District. The Fidi club, located at 28 Liberty, features five indoor tennis configurations, which are used for clinics, open play, first-of-its-kind ball machine training classes and a fast-growing Pickleball League. Their beloved Kids Tennis Academy offers classes and summer camps for players aged three and up on USTA-sanctioned kid-sized courts.

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Aaron Thompson