Kids, Teens, and Families

Discover fun for the whole family at Lincoln Center! Our Kids, Teens, and Family programming offers a variety of experiences, including lively music concerts, hands-on workshops, sensory-friendly performances, and more. With our FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay ticket offerings throughout the year, accessing the arts has never been easier. So, whether you want to spark your child’s imagination or fuel your teen’s creativity, we welcome all ages to our stages.

Upcoming Events

September 27 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Uncle Jumbo

Lincoln Center Presents

September 27 at 11:00 am

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

GRAMMY-nominated artist Uncle Jumbo blends heartfelt lyrics with bouncing grooves to spark joy and his core message: we are One Big Family.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC

September 28 at 1:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families
Create-athons

Create-athon: Draw Your Escape

Creating Comics with The Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Center Presents

September 28 at 1:00 pm

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Learn from professional comic book illustrators and writers how to make your own comic book panel.
Teens
WORKSHOP

October 25 - All Day

Kids, Teens, and Families

Cirque Kikasse: SANTÉ!

Lincoln Center Presents

October 25 - All Day

location pin logoHearst Plaza

Experience the thrill of a one-of-a-kind, extraordinary mobile circus, where daring acrobatics are performed on top of and around a food truck.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
OUTDOOR
CIRCUS

October 26 at 10:30 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Lincoln Center Open House

Where You Are the Artist

Lincoln Center Presents

October 26 at 10:30 am

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Lincoln Center’s Open House returns with a day of creativity, community, and exhilarating performances for families and audiences of all ages!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
WORKSHOPS

November 07 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest《刻在森林的海》

Lincoln Center Presents

November 07 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents a new work exploring the culture and musical heritage of the indigenous Jinuo people.
AGES 5+
MUSIC

November 07 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

The Ocean Etched in the Forest《刻在森林的海》

Lincoln Center Presents

November 07 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and performer Du Yun presents a new work exploring the culture and musical heritage of the indigenous Jinuo people.
AGES 5+
MUSIC

November 15 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures

Lincoln Center Presents

November 15 at 11:00 am

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

Michael Hearst and his band use odd-ball instruments to celebrate some of the most extraordinary people, animals, and vehicles you’ve never heard of!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC

November 21 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

You'll See...

Lincoln Center Presents

November 21 at 2:00 pm

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James Joyce's epic story is brought to life through live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score in an inventive show for all ages!
AGES 8+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

November 21 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

You'll See...

Lincoln Center Presents

November 21 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

James Joyce's epic story is brought to life through live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score in an inventive show for all ages!
AGES 8+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

November 22 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

You'll See...

Lincoln Center Presents

November 22 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

James Joyce's epic story is brought to life through live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score in an inventive show for all ages!
AGES 8+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

November 22 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

You'll See...

Lincoln Center Presents

November 22 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

James Joyce's epic story is brought to life through live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score in an inventive show for all ages!
AGES 8+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

November 23 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

You'll See...

Lincoln Center Presents

November 23 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

James Joyce's epic story is brought to life through live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score in an inventive show for all ages!
AGES 8+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

November 23 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

You'll See...

Lincoln Center Presents

November 23 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

James Joyce's epic story is brought to life through live performance, intricate paper design, and an original score in an inventive show for all ages!
AGES 8+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

December 12 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Skeleton Canoe

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

Lincoln Center Presents

December 12 at 2:00 pm

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Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging.
AGES 5+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

December 12 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Skeleton Canoe

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

Lincoln Center Presents

December 12 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging.
AGES 5+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

December 13 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Skeleton Canoe

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

Lincoln Center Presents

December 13 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging.
AGES 5+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

December 13 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Skeleton Canoe

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

Lincoln Center Presents

December 13 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging.
AGES 5+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

December 14 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Skeleton Canoe

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

Lincoln Center Presents

December 14 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging.
AGES 5+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

December 14 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Skeleton Canoe

An All My Relations Collective Collaboration

Lincoln Center Presents

December 14 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

Written and performed by GRAMMY winner Ty Defoe, Skeleton Canoe is the powerful story of an Indigenous youth on the search for truth and belonging.
AGES 5+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

January 10 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Family Music Showcase by Mayers Consulting

Lincoln Center Presents

January 10 at 11:00 am

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

Prepare to groove along to this eclectic group of artists with varied musical styles as they perform mini-concerts for audiences of all ages.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC

January 23 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Magnet Theatre's BOUNCED

Lincoln Center Presents

January 23 at 11:00 am

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BOUNCED delights in the dynamics between friends experiencing highs and lows—with physical play, singing, and bouncing balls galore!
AGES 4+
THEATER

January 23 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Magnet Theatre's BOUNCED

Lincoln Center Presents

January 23 at 2:00 pm

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BOUNCED delights in the dynamics between friends experiencing highs and lows—with physical play, singing, and bouncing balls galore!
AGES 4+
THEATER

January 24 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Magnet Theatre's BOUNCED

Lincoln Center Presents

January 24 at 11:00 am

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BOUNCED delights in the dynamics between friends experiencing highs and lows—with physical play, singing, and bouncing balls galore!
AGES 4+
THEATER

January 24 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Magnet Theatre's BOUNCED

Lincoln Center Presents

January 24 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

BOUNCED delights in the dynamics between friends experiencing highs and lows—with physical play, singing, and bouncing balls galore!
AGES 4+
THEATER

January 25 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Magnet Theatre's BOUNCED

Lincoln Center Presents

January 25 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

BOUNCED delights in the dynamics between friends experiencing highs and lows—with physical play, singing, and bouncing balls galore!
AGES 4+
THEATER

January 25 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Magnet Theatre's BOUNCED

Lincoln Center Presents

January 25 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

BOUNCED delights in the dynamics between friends experiencing highs and lows—with physical play, singing, and bouncing balls galore!
AGES 4+
THEATER

February 07 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Sonic Saturday: Sounds of Space

Lincoln Center Presents

February 07 at 11:00 am

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

Spend the morning at a live performance of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids featuring science, storytelling, games, and music—all about space!

AGES 5+
MUSIC
Participatory

February 22 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Lunar New Year Celebration

Lincoln Center Presents

February 22 at 11:00 am

location pin logoDavid Geffen Hall

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Lincoln Center's Lunar New Year celebration with music, dance, arts & crafts, delicious food, and more!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC
WORKSHOPS

March 06 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

cOsmO

Lincoln Center Presents

March 06 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

In an original theatrical work, cOsmO invites us to discover our relationship with the microscopic, macroscopic, and everything in between.
AGES 3+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

March 06 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

cOsmO

Lincoln Center Presents

March 06 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

In an original theatrical work, cOsmO invites us to discover our relationship with the microscopic, macroscopic, and everything in between.
AGES 3+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

March 07 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

cOsmO

Lincoln Center Presents

March 07 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

In an original theatrical work, cOsmO invites us to discover our relationship with the microscopic, macroscopic, and everything in between.
AGES 3+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

March 07 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

cOsmO

Lincoln Center Presents

March 07 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

In an original theatrical work, cOsmO invites us to discover our relationship with the microscopic, macroscopic, and everything in between.
AGES 3+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

March 08 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

cOsmO

Lincoln Center Presents

March 08 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

In an original theatrical work, cOsmO invites us to discover our relationship with the microscopic, macroscopic, and everything in between.
AGES 3+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

March 08 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

cOsmO

Lincoln Center Presents

March 08 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

In an original theatrical work, cOsmO invites us to discover our relationship with the microscopic, macroscopic, and everything in between.
AGES 3+
THEATER
PUPPETRY

March 13 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families
Create-athons

Create-athon: Moving Music

With the New York City Ballet

Lincoln Center Presents

March 13 at 7:00 pm

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Make your own multitracked dance and music video using motion capture technology to generate both dancers and sound.
Teens
WORKSHOP

March 14 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

Más Tropical with QUITAPENAS

Lincoln Center Presents

March 14 at 11:00 am

location pin logoDavid Rubenstein Atrium

Born under the warm California sun, this musical ensemble celebrates the rhythms of Afro-Indigenous communities across Latin America.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
MUSIC

May 08 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

Lincoln Center Presents

May 08 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.
AGES 3+
THEATER

May 08 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

Lincoln Center Presents

May 08 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.
AGES 3+
THEATER

May 09 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

Lincoln Center Presents

May 09 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.
AGES 3+
THEATER

May 09 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

Lincoln Center Presents

May 09 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.
AGES 3+
THEATER

May 10 at 11:00 am

Kids, Teens, and Families

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

Lincoln Center Presents

May 10 at 11:00 am

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.
AGES 3+
THEATER

May 10 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

the Boy & the Ball

Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

Lincoln Center Presents

May 10 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoClark Studio Theater

A very shy boy makes a friend with the assistance of his ball in a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy, and connection… with a little magic.
AGES 3+
THEATER

May 15 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Minty Fresh Circus

Lincoln Center Presents

May 15 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Experience Minty Fresh Circus, a US-based circus show celebrating the healing power of Black music and movement.
AGES 5+
CIRCUS

May 16 at 2:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Minty Fresh Circus

Lincoln Center Presents

May 16 at 2:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Experience Minty Fresh Circus, a US-based circus show celebrating the healing power of Black music and movement.
AGES 5+
CIRCUS

May 16 at 7:00 pm

Kids, Teens, and Families

Minty Fresh Circus

Lincoln Center Presents

May 16 at 7:00 pm

location pin logoAlice Tully Hall

Experience Minty Fresh Circus, a US-based circus show celebrating the healing power of Black music and movement.
AGES 5+
CIRCUS

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