New York–Newark–Jersey City · NY / NJ
Things to do with kids in New York — January 2027
14 family events in January 2027. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
What’s on now in New York →Events
Oct28WedOutdoor rinksThrough Feb 28
Bryant Park Winter Village Ice Skating Rink
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
FreeAll ages
Nov27FriNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 2
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker — New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
PaidAges 5+
Nov21SatLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Jan 10
Holiday Train Show — New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden
PaidAll ages
Nov20FriCommunityThrough Jan 3
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
PaidAll ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Magic of Lights Drive-Through at Jones Beach
Jones Beach State Park
From $22All ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Mary Poppins at Paper Mill Playhouse
Paper Mill Playhouse
Paid
- Oct28WedOutdoor rinks
Through Feb 28
The Rink at Bryant Park — Winter Village Opening Season
The Rink at Bryant Park
Free
Dec5SatSports & playSat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Tilt! An '80s Circus Thrill Ride — Cirque Mechanics at New Victory
New Victory Theater
From $30Ages 5+
Nov19ThuCommunityThrough Jan 10
Winter Lantern Festival at Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden — General Grounds
From $18
Nov8SunSports & playSun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Museum Movers and Shakers — SICM
Staten Island Children's Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Jan3SunArts & crafts
Sun, Jan 3 · 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker Sensory-Friendly Performance — New York City Ballet
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM
Holiday Train Show Sensory Friendly Mornings — NYBG
New York Botanical Garden — Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 16 · 3:00 PM
Despicable Starry Night *New*
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+