Things to do with kids in Staten Island

Things to do with kids in Staten Island

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Tuesday Dec. 2, 2025

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

Wednesday Dec. 3

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

4 – 5 pm

NEW DATE: Canvas Painting: Autumn Vibes

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Port Richmond LibraryStaten 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

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6 – 6:45 pm

Loved Ones & Me: Inclusive Play Date

Ages: 3 – 8

Build A DreamStaten Island

Thursday Dec. 4

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

All day

POSTPONED: Greenbelt Holiday Party

Ages: All
Holiday

Greenbelt Nature 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

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Caribbean

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

5 – 7 pm

Holiday Stroll

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Forest AvenueStaten Island

6:30 – 8 pm

Reconnect Virtual Information Sessions

Ages: 13 and up
Free
Virtual

Online

Friday Dec. 5

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

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

4:30 – 6 pm

Vibe and Thrive Social Skills Group for Youth

Ages: 13 and up

Build A DreamStaten 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

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5 – 6 pm

Historic Richmond Town Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

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5 – 9:30 pm

Beautifica

Ages: All

Wagner College PlanetariumStaten Island

Saturday Dec. 6

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

9 – 11 am

Breakfast with Santa

Dave & Buster’s Staten IslandStaten Island

11 am – noon

Nature’s Workshop: Nature Wreath Making

Ages: All
Free

Blue Heron Nature CenterStaten Island

11 am

Weekly Storytime

Ages: 3 – 8
Free

Barnes & Noble Staten IslandStaten Island

Noon – 3 pm

Swish & Skill at Faber: Free Instructional Basketball Clinic for Kids

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Sports

Faber ParkStaten Island

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Noon – 4 pm

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Holiday Cookies

Ages: 5 – 12
Classes
Food & Drink

Staten Island Childrens MuseumStaten Island

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Noon – 5 pm

Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

5 – 8 pm

Ronnie’s Sandwich Shoppe and 122 Precinct Community Council Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Ronnie’s Sandwich ShoppeStaten Island

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5 – 9:30 pm

Beautifica

Ages: All

Wagner College PlanetariumStaten Island

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