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Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
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Space Glide at the NY Hall of Science
New York Hall of Science
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Bay Ridge Prep Lower & Middle School
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Great Big Family Play Day 2025
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Great Big Family Play Day returns bringing more great big family fun!
Kids of all ages can enjoy two stages filled with live entertainment, plus tons of activities including character meet + greets, arts & crafts, rides, sports & games, local programs & camps, food, fun, giveaways and swag. Kids can try out the Woom bike course and the Volvo kid car track There's a baby & toddler play zone, plus a family lounge with coffee.
Music is a big part of the Great Family Play Day. Main Stage headliners are Snoop’s Doggyland on Saturday and Laurie Berkner on Sunday.
Other performance highlights include:the Beat Buds, Twinkletime, Music with Kira, Jules! & Chudney Ross of Books & Cookies, Andrew & Polly, and LoveBug & Me Music, plus a magical appearance by Hollywood Princess Parties.
Love swag? Be sure to visit the "make your own sample box" station to choose your own well family products to take home.
Festival ticket holders receive free access to the Autry Museum, including the family play space. Most activities are included, food trucks and some activities may require additional payment.
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm
Event is rain or shine.
