Midtown Kids Activities Calendar

13 activities this month

Monday, July 13

Summer Adventure Craft: U.S. BUILDERS — July 13

Roosevelt Island Library

A hands-on program where kids think like engineers to construct historic New York City landmarks.

art Free 18mo-12y Midtown

Lapsit Storytime: Babies and Books — July 13

53rd Street Library

Explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement with your pre-walker in a slow-paced program.

stories Free Up to 18mo Midtown

Music with Andy & Suzanna

Bryant Park

A live musical performance for kids as part of the summer entertainment series.

music Free Up to 12y Midtown

Tuesday, July 14

Bryant Park StoryTime with Cali Co Cat — July 14

Bryant Park (Reading Room)

Free outdoor storytime in Bryant Park’s Reading Room with songs and stories geared to little kids who like to move and listen.

stories Free 2y-8y Midtown

Wednesday, July 15

Puppet Show with Teatro SEA

Bryant Park

A professional puppet theater performance for children of all ages.

stories Free Up to 12y Midtown

Family Storytime — July 15

53rd Street Library

Songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in a storytime that's fun for young children 5 and under.

stories Free Up to 5y Midtown

US 250 Celebration: Make Your Own Art — July 15

Yorkville Library

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. by making American flag banners and Poké balls.

art Free Midtown

Thursday, July 16

Achievement First: Irving Square Park Block Party! - July 16

Irving Square Park, Weirfield Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

A fun family block party featuring ice cream, face painters, a magic show, and community resources.

general Free 4y-11y Midtown

Whimsical Puppet Creatures Workshop

Museum of Arts and Design

A creative workshop where children can design and build their own puppet characters.

art Included with admission 5y-12y Midtown

Offline Book Club: More Than Words — July 16

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (NYPL)

A relaxed, screen-free reading meet-up where families can bring a book and read quietly together, then optionally chat.

stories Free 7y-12y Midtown

Friday, July 17

Little Bears Music Class - July 17 & 24

Thrive City, San Francisco, CA 94158

Music classes featuring rock 'n' roll, folk, and original songs designed to inspire musical appreciation and rhythm.

general Free 4y-6y Midtown

Tuesday, July 21

Family Storytime: Preschool Fun! — July 21

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center

Join us for songs, rhymes, read-aloud books, and a short craft or activity. Registration begins July 16.

general Free 3y-5y Midtown

Saturday, July 25

Family Storytime: Stories, Songs and Rhymes — July 25

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), Children's Center

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that's fun for the whole family. No registration required.

general Free Up to 12y Midtown