From $115Beginner I Irish Dance
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
O'Donnell Academy of Irish Dance · Long Island City
Beginner I Irish dance class for young children (ages 3.5+). 45-minute Saturday session. Part of the 2025-26 season.
Ages 4+
Kid Events in Long Island City This Weekend
May 15-16, 2026
Long Island City has a strong lineup of kids' activities this weekend spanning dance, sports, and performing arts. Whether your child wants to learn something new—Irish dance or soccer fundamentals—or experience live performance, there are options that balance active participation with cultural engagement across Saturday and Sunday.
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From $115Kids ages 3.5+ can learn Irish dance basics in a 45-minute Saturday session designed for beginners. It's a structured way to build coordination and rhythm while joining a seasonal program with other young dancers.
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soccerSuper Soccer Stars
Sat, May 16 · 8:00 AM
Renew Queens · Long Island City
The nation's most popular children's soccer program for ages 1–12+. Coaches create a fun, non-competitive, and educational environment to help children improve gross motor and soccer skills, building
Ages 1–12
Super Soccer Stars offers non-competitive soccer instruction for ages 1–12+, focusing on gross motor skills and foundational technique in a low-pressure environment. Kids can develop athletic confidence at their own pace.
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showThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz – 12:00 PM Performance
Sun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center · Long Island City
Joffrey Ballet School Children's & Youth Ballet Programs present an innovative retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Lion, Scarecrow and more dancing characters includin
The Joffrey Ballet School's retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz brings live performance to Long Island City on Sunday at noon, letting kids experience professional ballet storytelling with familiar characters. It's a chance to enjoy dance as an art form rather than participate in it.
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From $200Birthday Party
Sat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
Xanh Studio · Long Island City
Xanh birthday parties are art-filled fun. Each celebration is tailored to your child’s interests, because we believe that a little detail and personal touch can bring meaningful experiences. We have t
Ages 2–10
From $200Birthday Party
Sat, May 16 · 2:30 PM
Xanh Studio · Long Island City
Xanh birthday parties are art-filled fun. Each celebration is tailored to your child’s interests, because we believe that a little detail and personal touch can bring meaningful experiences. We have t
Ages 2–10
From $180Oireachtas/Champs Irish Dance
Sat, May 16 · 9:30 AM
O'Donnell Academy of Irish Dance · Long Island City
Championship-level Irish dance class on Saturdays. 90-minute session for competitive dancers. Part of the 2025-26 season.
Ages 4+
From $115Ceili Teams – Intermediate & Advanced
Sat, May 16 · 11:45 AM
O'Donnell Academy of Irish Dance · Long Island City
Ceili team Irish dance class for Intermediate & Advanced children. 45-minute Saturday session. Part of the 2025-26 season.
Ages 4+
From $140Beginner II & Intermediate Irish Dance (Saturday)
Sat, May 16 · 12:30 PM
O'Donnell Academy of Irish Dance · Long Island City
Beginner II & Intermediate level Irish dance class for children. 1-hour Saturday session. Part of the 2025-26 season.
Ages 4+
showThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz – 3:30 PM Performance
Sun, May 17 · 3:30 PM
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center · Long Island City
Joffrey Ballet School Children's & Youth Ballet Programs present an innovative retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Lion, Scarecrow and more dancing characters includin
martial_artsAdvanced Kids BJJ
Sat, May 16 · 9:00 AM
Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Long Island City
Advanced Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class held at Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This registered program focuses on intermediate and advanced techniques for children already training i