From Rosh Hashanah celebrations and hands-on crafts to Snoopy, Bluey, and a dog fashion show, there’s plenty happening around NYC with the family this weekend.
At a Glance:
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with family services, crafts, and creative activities
See Snoopy-inspired fashion, art, and archival pieces
Learn about 19th-century Black doll making and create your own art
Watch dogs and their humans strut the runway at Barkhouse
Play tennis, explore Moominvalley, and step into Bluey’s House
Experience flower-filled ’60s nostalgia at the New York Botanical Garden
Fun Things to Do and Family Events Taking Place This Weekend
High Holy Days Family Services 5787/2026
Sing, dance, reflect, and celebrate with the 92NY community. Overflowing with traditional and contemporary music, movement, puppetry, and creative prayer, 92NY Family Services are playful, meaningful, and memorable for all generations, so children and adults can celebrate together. Geared toward families with children ages 0–7, but all are welcome. Rosh Hashanah service will be followed by a festive kiddush with apples & honey, challah, and sweets. Advanced registration required.
Sept. 12, 21, 9:30 – 10:30 am
92NY, 1395 Lexington Ave.
Sweet New Year: Rosh Hashanah Creations
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with art inspired by sweetness, reflection, and new beginnings. Kids can create colorful Rosh Hashanah cards inspired by honey and apples or decorate a flowerpot to take home and plant a seed in.
Sept. 11 & 12, 10 am – 5 pm
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St.
Living History: 19th Century Historical Crafts—Black Doll Making
Learn about the diverse materials and techniques used to make Black dolls in the 19th century with Black doll maker Cheyney McKnight. Families can hear about the women who made these dolls and create art inspired by a collection of historic Black dolls.
Sept. 12, noon – 4 pm
The New York Historical, 170 Central Park West
Barkhouse Dogwalk Fashion Show
Dress up your pup for Barkhouse’s first-ever Catwalk Dogwalk Fashion Show, where dogs and their humans will hit the runway in coordinated looks featuring top dog fashion brands and vintage finds. Families can watch the fashion show, take photos with a celebrity portrait photographer, and join a live auction and raffle benefiting Muddy Paws, the rescue that Isabel Klee and Simon worked with to help dogs find their forever homes.
September 12, 1 pm – 3 pm
Barkhouse, 150 W 25th St.
Seaport Racquet Club: The Court
Play, watch & enjoy the view at this full-sized tennis court. Whether you’re on a walk or looking to get a racquet in your hand, stop by and take in a game.
Through Sept. 13, various times
the Seaport, 12 Fulton St.
Snoopy
Snoopy in Style NYC
Peanuts presents Snoopy in Style NYC—a multifaceted exhibition celebrating Charles M. Schulz’ comic strip through the lens of fashion, creativity, and culture. The exhibition features richly detailed installations curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, a collection of one-of-a-kind Snoopy and Woodstock plush dolls dressed in custom designer creations, an exclusive gift shop, and rare archival pieces highlighting the legacy of Charles M. Schulz and his enduring impact on pop culture, fashion, sports, and music.
Sept. 2 – 26, 10 am – 6 pm
Snoopy in Style NYC, 25 Little West 12th St.
The Museum of Modern Art Presents Frida and Diego: The Last Dream
The Museum of Modern Art celebrates Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera with Frida and Diego: The Last Dream, an exhibition created with the Metropolitan Opera. The exhibit brings together their artwork with theatrical designs inspired by the opera El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, giving families a chance to see their work in a different way.
Through Sept. 12, Saturdays – Thursdays, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm, Fridays, 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
The Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St.
Summer of Moomin
Step into the world of Moominvalley during Summer of Moomin, a family-friendly celebration inspired by Finnish author and artist Tove Jansson. Kids can take part in a clue-based quest, make nature-inspired crafts, and snap a photo with a larger-than-life Moomin character while exploring the Garden.
Through Sept. 13, Tuesdays – Sundays 10 am – 6 pm
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.
Bluey x CAMP: Bluey’s House
Laugh, play, and pretend with Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad, everyone’s favorite family. Your family can step inside Bluey’s House for an unforgettable immersive adventure that ends with a meet-and-greet with Bluey and Bingo. See website for complete schedule including special sensory-friendly sessions.
Through Oct. 17, various times
CAMP NYC, 110 5th Ave.
Flower Power at NYBG
Step back into the ’60s at Flower Power, a colorful celebration of peace, love, and the flower-filled spirit of the era at the New York Botanical Garden. This experience features bold floral displays, 1960s-inspired art and photography, and outdoor installations that invite visitors to connect with nature and embrace flowers as symbols of creativity, unity, and change.
Through Oct. 18, Tuesdays–Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.
Looking for even more things to do with the family? Check out our calendar of events, updated daily with the latest happenings around NYC and beyond. You’ll find everything from festivals and performances to free activities and local events for kids and families.
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