Free Family Events This Weekend! (November 17-19)

The 16th Annual Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal will run through Sunday, February 4! Photo via facebook.com.

Have an amazing weekend without opening your wallet! For even more activity inspiration, check out our Weekend Planner.

Through Sunday, December 24

Grand Central Holiday Fair
10am-8pm
Grand Central Terminal
All Ages
Grand Central Terminal’s annual Holiday Fair is back and better than ever! It’s the perfect place to find holiday gifts – there will be art, clothing, handbags, jewelry and other accessories for men and women, food, bath and body items, collectible toys, holiday items and home goods. The 2017 fair will feature 40 artists, craftspeople and local businesses.

Through Sunday, February 4, 2018

16th Annual Holiday Train Show
6am-8pm
Grand Central Terminal
All Ages
The annual holiday train show is back! This enchanting railroad exhibition showcases a 34-foot-long “O gauge” model train layout with the Metro North, New York Central, and subway trains departing from a mini replica of the famous Grand Central Terminal. The annual train show is sure to captivate the entire family this holiday season. All aboard!

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Saturday, November 18

The Day That Shall Not Be Named
12-4pm
Dylan’s Candy Bar
All Ages
Love candy and the Harry Potter series? Then head over to one of Dylan’s Candy Bar’s Flagship Stores for a day of magic, fun, and candy. On November 18, Dylan’s Candy Bar is hosting a Harry Potter themed event, The Day That Shall Not Be Named. Enjoy Harry Potter themed candy, a scavenger hunt, a photo booth, and everyone’s favorite Butterscotch Beer Floats. For the full experience, witch and warlock costumes are encouraged!

NYC Parks Drive-In Cinema: “Beauty and the Beast”
5-7pm
New York Aquarium, Brooklyn
All Ages
Pack up the kids and share in this classic nighttime activity! Drive into the parking lot of the New York Aquarium on November 18 for a drive-in showing of Disney’s 2017 live-action movie “Beauty and the Beast.” The movie begins at 5pm but gates open at 4:30pm for those who want to get a good spot. Bring a picnic and enjoy the movie from the comfort of your car!

Sunday, November 19

Family Fun Day Parade Celebration
12pm
Macy’s Herald Square
All Ages
As a pre-celebration to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Macy’s Herald Square is bringing the magic of the parade to your kids! Join them for a fun-filled afternoon with face painting, balloon twisting, and other crafts and activities. This free event starts at 12pm on Sunday November 19. Don’t miss out!

Basketball City

Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly. Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. &nbsp;The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- &amp; 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;

Adventuring Portal

<a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&amp;D) games for kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&amp;D. Our D&amp;D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday &ndash; Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).&nbsp;&nbsp;15 total gaming hours for $180.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor&rsquo;s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done &amp; take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&amp;D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do. All our games focus on experiential learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&amp;D adventuring! We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum.&nbsp; All girls&rsquo; groups available.&nbsp; I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started&nbsp;Adventuring Portal, an&nbsp;online Dungeons &amp; Dragons&nbsp;business&nbsp;for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&amp;D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.