Things to do with kids in Staten Island

Things to do with kids in Staten Island

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Monday Dec. 29, 2025

11 am – noon

Kids Week: Kids Science Fair

Ages: All
Free

Blue Heron Nature CenterStaten Island

Tuesday Dec. 30

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive CenterStaten Island

11 am – noon

Kids Week: All About Owls Hike and Craft

Ages: All
Free

Greenbelt Nature CenterStaten Island

3:30 – 4:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

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

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

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4 – 5 pm

Binx the Reptile Guy: Dino Scales & Tails

Ages: All

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

Wednesday Dec. 31

11 am – noon

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

Ages: All
Free

Willowbrook ParkStaten Island

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11:30 am – 2:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Dance Party and Countdown

Ages: 3 – 12
Dance
Music

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Holiday

Great Kills LibraryStaten Island

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Ages: 4 and under
Free
Holiday

Stapleton LibraryStaten 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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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

4 – 7 pm

New Years Eve at Dave & Buster’s – Staten Island

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Games

Dave & Buster’s Staten IslandStaten 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

Thursday Jan. 1, 2026

11 am – 12:30 pm

New Year’s Day Hike

Ages: All
Free

Clove Lakes ParkStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
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Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

Friday Jan. 2, 2026

11 am – noon

Kids Week: Animal Charades

Ages: All
Classes
Free

DeMatti Park Fieldhouse in De Matti ParkStaten 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

Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

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9 am – noon

Free Soccer Class by Soccer Stars

Ages: 12 and under
Free
Sports

Anning S. Prall Intermediate School 27Staten Island

11 am

Weekly Storytime

Ages: 3 – 8
Free

Barnes & Noble Staten IslandStaten Island

11 am – noon

Fireside Meditation

Ages: All
Free

Wolfe’s Pond ParkStaten 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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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

2 – 3:30 pm

Family Movie Matinee and Coloring: Lilo & Stitch

Ages: All
Free

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

Sunday Jan. 4, 2026

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

Monday Jan. 5, 2026

4 – 5 pm

Get Crafty! Paper Tube Winter Animals

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

Wednesday Jan. 7, 2026

3 – 4:30 pm

Huguenot Park Pokémon Trainer Academy

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Huguenot Park LibraryStaten 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

loved ones and me

6 – 6:45 pm

Loved Ones & Me: Inclusive Play Date

Ages: 3 – 8

Build A DreamStaten Island

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