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Things to do with kids this weekend in New York (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

Weekend snapshot

5dated family events
2likely free options

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Family events in New York this weekend: August 14–16

Friday, August 14

2 events · 1 free

  1. Kids in Motion: Jesse Owens Playground

    Patrick Van Doren Pocket Park · New York · Ages 5–12

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  2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    DR2 · New York · Ages 3–12

    (1) Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket. (Laps seats are available to purchase at the box office for infants.

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Saturday, August 15

2 events · 1 free

  1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    DR2 · New York · Ages 3–12

    (1) Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket. (Laps seats are available to purchase at the box office for infants.

    Official ↗

  2. Kids in Motion: Jesse Owens Playground

    Patrick Van Doren Pocket Park · New York · Ages 5–12

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, August 16

1 event

  1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    DR2 · New York · Ages 3–12

    (1) Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket. (Laps seats are available to purchase at the box office for infants.

    Official ↗

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