September 21, 2025

Autumn has arrived in New York City, and the city is buzzing with fun for the whole family! This weekend, in the spirit of Child Health Day on October 6, there are plenty of exciting places to take your kids. These events are perfect to keep your little ones active, curious, and happy. Let’s dive into 5 must-visit spots that promise smiles, learning, and loads of entertainment! 1. Climate Fest at the American Museum of Natural History Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 20 | Price: Free with museum admission Get ready to explore the wonders of science and sustainability! Climate Fest offers hands-on activities, lively art projects, and thrilling live demos. Kids can enjoy performances by Indigenous Enterprise in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, explore the Climate Learning Lab (for ages 8+), join community art talks on climate action, and watch the eye-opening Eyes on Earth visualization which shows satellite research effects. It’s a fun way to learn about saving our planet! 2. Family Fun Day at Hudson Yards Location: Midtown West | Date: Saturday, September 20 | Price: Free Hudson Yards’ Family Fun Day bursts with music, magic, and tons of laughs! Enjoy the “Back to School, Back to Rhythm” concert by Mozart for Munchkins from 11 AM to 12 PM, groove to Hopalong Andrew’s Western set, and gasp at an exciting magic show. Plus, there’s face painting and balloon art from 11 AM to 3 PM. It’s a day packed with joy for kids of all ages! 3. CJ Hendry’s Flower Market 2.0 at Rockefeller Center Location: Midtown West | Dates: September 19–21 | Price: Free Step into a colorful sea of flowers! Artist CJ Hendry’s vibrant flower market is blooming with thousands of blooms across 27 varieties. Pluck a free blossom or buy more for just $5 each. Perfect for a cheerful family walk and some beautiful photos to capture the moment. 4. Mobilab at Brooklyn Children’s Museum Location: Crown Heights, Brooklyn | Dates: September 20–21 | Price: Included with museum admission The Brooklyn Children’s Museum welcomes kids aged 2–12 to Mobilab, a hands-on science lab where imaginations run wild. Kids can build, test, and race toy vehicles on ramps and obstacle courses. Mobilab opens at noon on Saturday, September 21 — a fantastic chance to learn by playing! 5. Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea at Brooklyn Museum Location: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn | Date: Saturday, September 20 | Time: 12 PM – 4 PM ET | Price: Free with admission Dive into a sea of creativity with Oliver Jeffers’ new interactive exhibit! Kids can make colorful sea creatures, enjoy face painting, listen to magical storytelling, and hunt for treasures. Don’t miss Oliver Jeffers’ live reading and book signing at 1 PM. This spot is a dream come true for young art and book lovers! So, why wait? Grab your kids and head out to these super fun spots in New York City this weekend. Celebrate Child Health Day with smiles, learning, and unforgettable family moments!

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