Destiny USA
WonderWorks, Apex, 5 Wits, Billy Beez, seasonal family programming
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Kids Attractions & Events at New York Malls
Discover indoor play parks, climbing, interactive adventures, birthday venues and children’s events at Destiny USA, Palisades Center and other major malls.
Palisades Center
Ice rink, climbing, indoor play, karting, mall events
View details →Walden Galleria
Indoor entertainment and seasonal family programming
View details →Crossgates
Apex Entertainment, 5 Wits, indoor recreation and events
View details →Eastview Mall
Family-oriented mall events and seasonal programming
View details →Roosevelt Field
Events and family-friendly retail experiences
View details →The Shops at Nanuet
Rockland secondary center; verify event cadence
View details →Cross County Center
Children's play space and seasonal events; Westchester catchment
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Find more kids events →Upcoming events and shows for children
Oct 29, 2026
Mall-o-ween at Destiny USA
Costumes, characters and a festive afternoon at the mall, with family activities in the Canyon on Level 1.
View details →Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Enchanted Pumpkin Trail at Buffalo Zoo
An after-dark zoo walk through glowing giant jack-o’-lantern scenes and seasonal surprises.
View details →Oct 31, 2026
Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History
Dress up beneath the Blue Whale for a museum-wide day of music, creative activities and Halloween surprises.
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Find places to visit →Attractions worth discovering with children
The Strong National Museum of Play
Large interactive museum devoted to play and games
View details →Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
Hands-on science and technology experiences
View details →Palisades Center Ice Rink
Ice skating and programs; check public session schedule
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Birthday party ideas for children
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