25 Best Things To Do in NYC January 2024 with Kids

The Three Kings Day Parade takes over the streets of East Harlem on Friday, January 5. Photo by Mommy Poppins

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don't miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New York City this month.

Our January forecast of fun lights up the winter gloom. Start the new year by watching Coney Island Polar Bear Club members plunge into the freezing Atlantic, catch up with the Three Kings as they hand out gifts on the Lower East Side, and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at BAM's always-moving tribute. The Thunderbird Dance Concert returns to the Theater for the New City, and you can close down the first month of 2024 with FIAF's brilliant annual Animation First Film Fest.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

Best Things To Do in New Jersey January 2024 with Kids

Disney stars bring their latest magical ice adventure Find Your Heroes to Prudential Center. Photo courtesy of Disney

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New Jersey this month.

A brand new year brings a brand new roster of warm and cozy post-holiday fun. Escape the cold and treat the family to live entertainment with performances of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: King for a Day. Or, layer up and brave the outdoors for maple sugaring demonstrations or the Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival.

Best Fun Free Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids January 2024

Visit the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum after hours to explore its Family Free Nights. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for FREE things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this January? Read on for dozens of great options.

As spectacular as the holidays are in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, all of the celebrations can take a toll on the family budget. So we've rounded up tons of free activities in January, ranging from live animal programs at the Pound Ridge Library to toddler-friendly nature treks at the Sheldrake Environmental Center, and even a free magic show at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. January is also the start of the maple-sugaring season in the area, and you can kick it off with a Muscoot Farm backyard sugaring workshop.

Fun, Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 14 Free Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids

Braves fans hit The Battery to celebrate their 6-time National League East Champions. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves

Coming off the holiday season, Atlanta parents truly appreciate free things to do in January. After all, creating holiday magic isn't cheap and our bank accounts could use a month to catch up. Luckily, we've found free events and activities in Atlanta throughout the month of January—from MLK Day celebrations to Braves Fest at the end of the month and free storytimes in between. 

Besides our list of fun, free events in January 2024, we also have an entire guide dedicated to saving money and having fun: Free Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids. This Atlanta catalog has the best scoop on Free Museum Days in AtlantaFree Things to Do on Cold and Rainy Days, and much more! Happy savings for the New Year!

Fun, Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 25 Free Things To Do in Orlando with Kids

Visit Disney Springs for a special Kids Club event each Saturday in January, featuring interactive family fun. Photo courtesy of Disney

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and beyond, January is packed with free activities for Orlando kids. Don’t miss our favorite FREE things to do in Orlando with kids this month!

Our wallets are in need of a breather for January after the great spending sprees of December. Here are fun, FREE events in Orlando this January to enjoy memorable experiences without straining your budget. These awesome, free activities in January 2024 include Three Kings Day in Osceola, Cops 'N Cars for Kids in Oviedo, Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe in Sanford, and more. MLK parades and events are taking place in Downtown Orlando, Kissimmee, Eatonville, Winter ParkOcoee, and Winter Garden. And that's just the beginning!

These are just some of our favorite free things in January for Orlando kids—we're adding more events to our Orlando Events Calendar every day.

New Year's Eve Weekend 2023 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Ring in 2024 at the White Plains New Year's Eve Family Spectacular with fireworks and tons of fun. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Kids can party all New Year's weekend at these family-friendly celebrations, including a New Year's bubble party, New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum, and an early New Year's Eve party for families at Dave & Busters. And whether you are ready to get your snow shoes out for a winter hike or just want to enjoy some hot chocolate with amazing Hudson Valley views, we've got your first day hikes covered.

New Year's Eve Weekend 2023 in New Jersey: Noon Year's Eve, Fireworks, First Night Parties

Climb aboard the Battleship New Jersey for the best view of the Delaware River fireworks on New Year's Eve. Photo courtesy of Battleship New Jersey

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey over New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

It's time to kiss 2023 goodbye and look forward to a fresh new start in 2024. Celebrate New Year's Eve family-style with low-key events like New Year's Eve Celebration at iPlay America and New Year's Eve fireworks in Sea Isle City. You can also opt to kick off the new year with fresh air at first-day hikes in Princeton and Jersey City.

Here's to the start of a terrific 2024, New Jersey!

Fun Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 23 Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids

See the floats at the iconic Rose Parade. Photo by Prayitno Photography, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Free things to do in Los Angeles will provide a nice break to your wallet after the spending spree that occurred in December. There are plenty of fabulous free Los Angeles activities in January. From story times to Lunar New Year celebrations to the Oshogatsu Family Festival, January's best events are 100% FREE. So, give your credit cards a rest while everyone enjoys these free activities in Los Angeles with kids. 

For more free things to do in Los Angeles with kids, visit these always-free, kid-friendly LA museums, discover free museum days for kids in Los Angeles, and browse our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids. Free events are continually added to our Los Angeles event calendar, too. 

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