New York International Children’s Film Festival

Various theatres, NYC, AU

See a wide-variety of films from around the globe at theatres across Manhattan. $13 - $16 per screening. Check the website for details.  

Earthcache Discovery Trail

Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ, AU

Go Geocaching with a GPS and take yourself on a virtual treasure hunt through the park! This program is for children ages 6 and up. Call (201) 915-3400 ext. 109 to register. T This event is free.

“Who Will You Be Today”

Children’s Museum of Manhattan, NYC, AU

Children can dress up in clothing from different cultures and styles with the help of Dana Drucker-Solano and her book “Apricot Brown: Miss Undefinable”. Free with paid museum admission.

World Story Telling Day

Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, AU

Storytellers will share tales of animals from around the world throughout the day! Free with paid zoo admission.   

Film Forum, Jr. Matinee Series

Film Forum, NYC, AU

Come and enjoy the classic family film “Heidi”, plus “Betty Boop”! Tickets are $7.50/person.

Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble

Central Park, Belvedere Castle, NYC, AU

Take a guided Discovery Walk through the Ramble and take part in a hands-on exploration! This event is free.  

Family Game Nights

Jersey City Public Library, Main Branch Jersey City, NJ, AU

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm Bring the whole family for an evening of board games and puzzles! This event is free.

Places and Spaces

MoMA Art Lab, NYC, AU

Experiment, play and engage with art in new ways! Free with paid museum admission.

Holi Hai Festival

Exchange Place, Jersey City, AU

Bring the family to the Indian festival of colors including live performances, color playing, dancing, Bhangra and Dhol, cash bar, food, henna family fun and more! This event is free.

Wildcard Weekend: Buzz Bots

New York Hall of Science, NYC, AU

Children ages 6 and older can built the world’s simplest robot! $5 per child/adult pair, plus NYSCI admission.

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