Midwinter Recess Family Activities – Feb 18

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 11:00am

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Children dancing in the Museum of the City of New York
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Midwinter Recess Family Activities @ MCNY

The Museum of the City of New York welcomes children of all ages and their families to join us this Midwinter Recess for activities for all to enjoy!

Inspired by our exhibition Urban Stomp: Dreams and Defiance on the Dance Floor and in connection with Black History Month, join in as we celebrate the many ways Black New Yorkers have shaped the city we call home.

Drop in anytime! Activities will take place from 11am–4pm from Wednesday, February 18 through Friday, February 20. See below to register.

Franking Manning and Norma Miller dancing in front of a crowd.

Related Exhibition - April 11, 2025 - February 22, 2026

Urban Stomp

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape. 

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Museum of the City of New York's Family Programs are made possible, in part, by the Rochlis Family Foundation, The Eshe Fund, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

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