Things to do with kids in Staten Island

Things to do with kids in Staten Island

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Sunday Dec. 14, 2025

8 – 10 am

Breakfast with Santa @ Applebee’s New Dorp

Ages: All
Holiday

Applebee’s Grill + Bar The BlvdStaten Island

10 am – noon

Stacks with Santa

Ages: 12 and under
Christmas
Holiday

South Shore YMCAStaten Island

11 am – 12:30 pm

Nature Exploration Hike

Ages: All
Free

Freshkills Park Event EntranceStaten Island

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Noon – 4 pm

Weekend Walk-In! Workshop: Prints And Patterns

Ages: All

Staten Island Childrens MuseumStaten Island

1 – 3 pm

Slices with Santa

Ages: 12 and under
Christmas
Holiday

South Shore YMCAStaten Island

1 – 3 pm

Art in the Park: Pinecone Gnome Ornaments

Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveStaten Island

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1 – 2:30 pm

Chanukah Family Party

Ages: All
Holiday
Jewish

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCCStaten Island

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

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2 pm

The Christmas Show 2025

Ages: All

St. George TheatreSaint George

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6 pm

The Christmas Show 2025

Ages: All

St. George TheatreSaint George

Monday Dec. 15

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Hanukkah Storytime + Craft

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

4 – 7 pm

Pet photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Animals
Christmas

Staten Island MallStaten Island

6 pm

Menorah Lighting – VCP Financial 5786

Ages: All
Community
Free

VCP FinancialStaten Island

Tuesday Dec. 16

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive CenterStaten Island

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Program Current Event Journaling & Debate

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

4 – 7 pm

Pet photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Animals
Christmas

Staten Island MallStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Teddy Bear Storytime & Sleepover

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Richmondtown LibraryStaten Island

6 pm

Menorah Lighting – Menorah Chapels

Ages: All
Community
Free

Menorah ChaplesStaten Island

Wednesday Dec. 17

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

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3 – 4 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Seasonal Crafts

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Faber ParkStaten Island

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

loved ones and me

6 – 6:45 pm

Loved Ones & Me: Inclusive Play Date

Ages: 3 – 8

Build A DreamStaten Island

Thursday Dec. 18

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Caribbean

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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