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Things to Do in New York City: Fun for Kids

Big Apple Circus
505 Eighth Avenue, 19th Floor New York, NY 10018
Phone   212-268-2500 Fax   212-268-3163

New York's cherished hometown one-ring circus is a not-for-profit performing arts institution and an award-winning presenter of live family entertainment. Performs October-January at Lincoln Center as part of a 10-city, 10-month annual tour.

Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park
2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10460
Phone 718-367-1010 Fax 718-220-6890

The country's largest urban zoo with more than 6,000 animals of over 600 species. Exhibits include: Tiger Mountain, JungleWorld, Himalayan Highlands, World of Birds, African Plains, Wild Asia, Baboon Reserve, and the 6.5 acre Congo Gorilla Forest.

Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone 718-735-4400 Fax 718-604-7442

The world's first museum for children, founded in 1899. Permanent collection of 27,000 ethnological and natural history artifacts. Hands-on museum with interactive galleries focusing on science and culture. Special programs every hour. Rental space.

Bryant Park Holiday Market
Bryant Park, 42nd Street and 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Phone 212-472-1522 Fax 212-472-3648

Annual festival bringing together the city's finest artisans, designers, & cultural institutions in Bryant Park. Features unique gifts, outdoor caf?, carousel, & family entertainment. 11/2-12/24; Mon- Sat 11am-7:30pm; Sun 12-6pm. Closed Thanksgiving.

Central Park Zoo
830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Phone 212-439-6574, Fax 212-988-0286

The world's first museum for children, founded in 1899. Permanent collection of 27,000 ethnological and natural history artifacts. Hands-on museum with interactive galleries focusing on science and culture. Special programs every hour. Rental space.

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
23rd Street & The Hudson, New York, NY 10011
Phone 212-336-6800, Fax 212-336-6808

A 30-acre sports village featuring golf driving range, roller and ice rinks, aggressive skate park, bowling center, batting cages, and facilities for gymnastics, rock climbing, soccer, and basketball. On-site restaurants, dining cruises, and sports shops.

Children's Museum of Manhattan
The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
Phone 212-721-1223, Fax 212-721-1127

Five floors of interactive exhibitions for children and families. Exciting, fun, hands-on exhibits/daily workshops for children 18 months to 10 years, featuring Seuss, Waterwhirl, and SoundsFun. Gift shop. AV staff. Auditorium.

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
4881 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Phone (212) 304-9422 Fax (212) 304-0635

Manhattan's last Dutch Colonial-style farmhouse. Five 18th-19th century period rooms. Revolutionary War artifacts. Suggested admission. Closed Mon.

FAO Schwarz
767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153
Phone 212-644-9400 Fax 212-308-7588

The world's most famous toy store. Come out and play on at this fun-filled playground for children of all ages. A unique location for corporate parties and events. Catering permitted. Capacity: 120 sit-down, 1,200 reception.

Folksbiene Yiddish Theater
45 E 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016
Phone 212-213-2120, Fax 212-213-2186

New and classic Yiddish plays and musicals with English/Russian translations, plus Sunday and Thursday children's entertainment.