# Things to do with kids in NY, NY > 10 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in NY, NY (Putnam County, NY), in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11. Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/ny-ny ## Events ahead - [Thanksgiving Storytime & Drop-in Craft (ages 3-5)](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/thanksgiving-storytime-and-drop-in-craft-ages-3-5--listing-07ced4ce1ad6e37f39d1c193) — Wed, Nov 11 · Garden View Room, NY · checked Nov 3. One-day only, Special Thanksgiving storytime! Listen to a Thanksgiving story and make a craft. *{Craft will remain out for drop-ins until 12pm} - [TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Math Games!](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-community-service-opportunity-math-games--listing-07119998f7670e4dee169e26) — Thu, Nov 12 · Community Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Responsible teens will assist the library and Mathnasium staff with math games for children in grades 1-5. Teens will be asked to staff a table and assist parents and children… - [TEEN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY-LEGO SORTING](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-service-opportunity-lego-sorting--listing-627a1c031c2efcb6f4fde019) — Mon, Nov 16 · Community Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Teen volunteers in grades 6-12 will sort Lego pieces in preparation for Lego Day! - [TEEN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - LEGO DAY](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-service-opportunity-lego-day--listing-08cb7263b1736d6421184001) — Tue, Nov 17 · Community Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Volunteers in grades 6-12 will help clean up at the end of Lego Day and set up Lego creations on display in Youth Services. - [Sensory Playtime for Ages (18 mo-4 yrs)](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/sensory-playtime-for-ages-18-mo-4-yrs--listing-431f17d9fb28f1dab67900b8) — Thu, Nov 19 · Community Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Join us for some Sensory Playtime Fun up in the Community Room (3rd floor) of our library. Do an obstacle course , make a small craft, explore your senses. Most of all, just have… - [Teen DIY- Kinusaiga](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-diy-kinusaiga--listing-75e899ee4c096d78d56bab48) — Mon, Nov 23 · Lake View Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Kinusaiga is a traditional Japanese textile art technique that transforms fabric scraps into beautiful textured art work. Small pieces of fabric are carefully tucked into carved… - [TEEN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY- HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-service-opportunity-holiday-gift-wrapping--listing-19d33b619e0bc1ea7591e125) — Tue, Dec 1 (+3 more dates) · Garden View Room, NY · checked Nov 3. We need you help and we'll give you teen service hours if you do!The holidays are a busy time and we are looking for teen volunteers to help the community with their gift… - [TEEN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY- Letters to Dewey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-service-opportunity-letters-to-dewey--listing-7013c28f524e60fdbd87cbf8) — Mon, Dec 7 · Lake View Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Help kids practice their writing and spelling!During this program, teens will pair up with a kids and help supervise and help kids write their letters to Dewey. We are looking… - [Gingerbread Family Holiday program](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/gingerbread-family-holiday-program--listing-ca98a74b7b4623e66ec864d3) — Thu, Dec 10 · Community Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Get into the holiday spirit at our annual gingerbread-house-building event! We provide plenty of graham crackers, candy canes, hot cocoa, music and inspiration - you provide the… - [Teen DIY- Felt Cookies!](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/teen-diy-felt-cookies--listing-41d032a95c4a4a3cc1d55537) — Mon, Dec 14 · Lake View Room, NY · checked Nov 3. Learn basic sewing and make a felt holiday cookie ornament or keychain!No experience requiredGrades 6-12Registration Required ## Places and ongoing programs - [Circle Line Full-Island Sightseeing Cruise](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/circle-line-full-island-sightseeing-cruise--listing-4037e15aa70ac9df478ecdb3) — Hours change by date; see the official calendar. · Circle Line Full-Island Sightseeing Cruise, NY · Paid · checked Nov 7. Guided cruise around the whole of Manhattan, passing Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Yankee Stadium and over 100 landmarks. - [Circle Line Landmarks Sightseeing Cruise](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/circle-line-landmarks-sightseeing-cruise--listing-ee30118d262236e9841dd909) — Hours change by date; see the official calendar. · Circle Line Landmarks Sightseeing Cruise, NY · Paid · checked Nov 7. Guided cruise on the Hudson River and New York Harbor passing the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. ## Nearby - [Things to do with kids in Putnam County, NY](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/counties/putnam-county-ny) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/counties/putnam-county-ny.md) - Other towns in Putnam County, NY: [Mahopac, NY](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/mahopac-ny) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/mahopac-ny.md) - Venues in NY, NY: [Community Room](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/venues/community-room) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/venues/community-room.md), [Lake View Room](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/venues/lake-view-room) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/venues/lake-view-room.md) - [Things to do with kids in New York](https://grassyknees.com/new-york) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york.md) - [This weekend in New York](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/this-weekend.md) Town pages are listed once a town has 3 current listings, county pages at 10.