Things to Do with Kids in Upper East Side This Weekend

November 7–8, 2026 · 19 events · Manhattan

The Upper East Side this weekend offers family options concentrated around 92nd Street Y and Tutu School, with a mix of art, theater, and movement. You can choose a seasonal leaf-art workshop, a musical about learning differences, or a beginner ballet class, each suited to different ages and schedules. These picks span creative and physical activities rather than repeating the same format.

Top Picks

1Top Pick

This hands-on workshop uses leaf rubbings, resist, and prints to connect kids ages 4+ with nature through art. It's a seasonal, mess-friendly activity at 92nd Street Y on Saturday afternoon.

2Top Pick
Violet’s Magic GlassesFrom $25

Violet’s Magic Glasses

92nd Street Y · Upper East Side

Filled with lively songs, colorful characters, and plenty of humor, Violet’s Magic Glasses is a joyful new musical about learning differences, friendship, perseverance, and finding your own way to shi

Ages 5+

A new musical about learning differences, friendship, and perseverance, with lively songs and colorful characters for ages 5+. It's a ticketed Sunday morning show at 92nd Street Y.

3Top Pick
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Exploring Ballet A/B

Tutu School Upper East Side · Upper East Side

Exploring Ballet A/B at Tutu School Upper East Side: a weekly 45-minute ballet class for ages 3 and 4 yrs. Rolling monthly membership (registration ongoing) with unlimited make-up classes. Taught by M

Ages 3–4Course

A 45-minute ballet class for ages 3–4 at Tutu School Upper East Side, with rolling monthly membership and unlimited make-up classes. It's a practical weekend morning option for introducing young kids to dance.

Saturday, November 7 (2)

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Baby Ballet A/B

Tutu School Upper East Side · Upper East Side

Baby Ballet A/B at Tutu School Upper East Side: a weekly 45-minute ballet class for ages 6 months- 18 months. Rolling monthly membership (registration ongoing) with unlimited make-up classes. Taught b

Ages 6–18 moCourse
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Tutu Toddlers A/B

Tutu School Upper East Side · Upper East Side

Tutu Toddlers A/B at Tutu School Upper East Side: a weekly 45-minute ballet class for ages 1.5 – 3 yrs. Rolling monthly membership (registration ongoing) with unlimited make-up classes. Taught by Ms.

Ages 18 mo–3 yrCourse

Sunday, November 8 (5)

Golf Beginners ClinicFrom $75

Golf Beginners Clinic

92nd Street Y · Upper East Side

Our Golf Beginners Drop-In Clinic for kids ages 5–12 is a fun, flexible way to learn and practice golf without a weekly commitment.

Ages 5–12Weekly
Golf Beginners ClinicFrom $75

Golf Beginners Clinic

92nd Street Y · Upper East Side

Our Golf Beginners Drop-In Clinic for kids ages 5–12 is a fun, flexible way to learn and practice golf without a weekly commitment.

Ages 5–12Weekly
Kid's Afternoon Out: Flip Book FunFrom $80

Kid's Afternoon Out: Flip Book Fun

92nd Street Y · Upper East Side

Drop off your child at the 92NY Art Center for this fun and engaging workshop where kids ages 7+ will learn how to create their very own flip book animation.

Ages 7+
Seussical™ – Theatre Young AudiencesFrom $30

Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences

92nd Street Y · Upper East Side

Seussical™ – Theatre Young Audiences is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!

Ages 6+
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