9 upcoming family events
World Cup Garden
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
New York Botanical Garden
World Cup Garden at NYBG blends football fever with horticulture. Explore a soccer-themed plant display, snap photos, try foosball, and learn turf tips in an outdoor garden setting.
Family First Saturdays: Storytime at The Morgan
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Morgan Library & Museum
Family First Saturdays offers a kid-friendly 11:00–12:00 storytime at The Morgan Library & Museum, exploring magic and symbols in a grand, cozy library setting. Ideal for families with children; free for kids 12 and under with museum admission.
The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 2:00 PM
Beacon Theatre
Join The Wiggles for Tree of Wisdom Spectacular at Beacon Theatre in New York. A lively, family-friendly concert packed with catchy songs, bright costumes, and interactive fun for kids and parents; tickets required.
Fall at the Queens County Farm Museum
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Queens County Farm Museum
Seasonal fall programming at Queens County Farm Museum through October with harvest activities, pumpkin displays and family-friendly outdoor events for visitors of all ages.
🏎️ Mobilab Exhibit Opening
Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 8:00 AM
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Explore BCM’s Mobilab, a hands-on children’s lab at the Brooklyn Children's Museum where kids and families can invent, test and perfect toy creations in an interactive educational exhibit.
Family First Saturdays | Storytime at the Morgan: Spooky Stories
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Morgan Library & Museum
Family-friendly storytime at The Morgan Library & Museum featuring spooky tales for kids up to 12, 11:00–12:00. Free with museum admission; kids under 12 are free. A cozy, literary event in an iconic, book-lined venue.
BAM Halloween Block Party
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 3:30 PM
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Join BAM for a kid-friendly Halloween block party outside the Brooklyn Academy of Music, featuring costumes, spooky fun, and autumn games for families. A lively NYC neighborhood celebration with music, activities, and seasonal cheer.
Kids show at BAM: CommunityBAMboo
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 3:30 PM
Brooklyn Academy of Music
A family-friendly kids' performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in NYC, blending live theatre and playful storytelling for young audiences on Oct 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Holiday Train Show Family Party
Thu, 3 Dec 2026
New York Botanical Garden
Celebrate the holidays at the New York Botanical Garden with the Holiday Train Show Family Party. Delight in model train displays, festive lighting, and kid-friendly activities within the garden’s iconic setting—perfect for families seeking a memorable winter outing. Tickets and tables are available for groups.