# Things to do with kids at Cradle of Aviation Museum

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [STEM•X Festival 2026 — Cradle of Aviation Museum](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/stem-x-festival-2026-cradle-of-aviation-museum--listing-a391d5e1ee399a7e91fc9656) — Sat, Oct 31 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Long Island's STEM festival at the Cradle of Aviation Museum with hands-on activities, live demonstrations and interactive experiences for all ages. Admission is free but advance…
- [A Very Grinchy Pajama Party — Cradle of Aviation Museum](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/a-very-grinchy-pajama-party-cradle-of-aviation-museum--listing-a6682c26447999ee908c8de6) — Fri, Dec 18 · 5:30 PM · Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City · From $23 · checked Oct 14. Wear pajamas for a festive evening with holiday activities, a chance to meet the Grinch (5:30–7 p.m.) and a 7 p.m. screening of The Grinch (2018) with hot chocolate and nut-free…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Cradle of Aviation: Aerospace Discovery](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/cradle-of-aviation-aerospace-discovery--listing-7d8ae38d58d99ce7cfd19d93) — Tuesday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm; special Monday opening October 12, 10 am–5 pm. · Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City · From $18 · checked Oct 11. Explore historic aircraft and spacecraft, try interactive exhibits and climb into selected cockpits. Printable aerospace quests support a family museum visit.

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