World Cup Wonder

Looking for fun things to do with kids in NYC during the 2026 World Cup? We are your football destination! This summer, CMOM transforms into a hub of soccer-inspired creativity, movement, and cultural celebration – right here on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. From mid-May through mid-July 2026, CMOM offers hands-on family programs inspired by the World Cup’s global spirit. Whether your family is visiting New York City for the matches or you’re a local looking for meaningful activities for young children, CMOM’s programming connects the excitement of the world’s game to art, culture, and play. All programs are included with museum entry. CMOM is best suited to families with children ages newborn through 6. Kick off World Cup season at CMOM! CMOM invites families to celebrate the global spirit of soccer through art-making, team spirit activities, and special guest programming. Show your colors, decorate your gear, and get ready for the world’s game. Yoga with The Culture Tree x Baby Prana Saturday, May 16 | 10:30 am – 10:50 am & 11:15 am – 11:35 am | Ages 3 – 6 | 1st Floor | Inside Art Join our partners The Culture Tree x Baby Prana for a fun yoga session that helps kids build strength, flexibility, and focus. Yoga can help children discover the power of their bodies, teach them mindfulness in daily life, and build mental and emotional resilience. I Am a Lotus By Anu Sehgal of The Culture Tree Saturday, May 16 | 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Ages 3 – 6 | 1st Floor | Inside Art Join us for an engaging and interactive read-aloud session with the author of I Am a Lotus! Designed for children and families, centered on mindfulness, nature, and resilience. Children will understand the biology of the lotus plant, learn the lotus pose and mindful breathing, and create their own craft lotus flower. Go Team, Go! Hat Decorating Saturday & Sunday, May 16 – 17* | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace Which team are you cheering for? Doodle your own team hat and show your World Cup spirit! Scoring Style: Jersey Design Saturday, May 16 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks Sunday, May 17* | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | Inside Art & PlayWorks Which team are you rooting for? Use art materials to add your design to a paper jersey and show your team spirit! *On Sunday, May 17, the 3rd floor and bathrooms will open by 12 pm. Tiny Teammates Tuesday – Friday, June 2 – 7 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace Saturday & Sunday, June 6 – 7 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace Create your own mini soccer field and players and score epic goals. Give yourself a soccer uniform and protective gear — don’t forget your mini soccer ball! Team Spirit Banner Decorating Tuesday – Friday, June 2 – 5 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks Saturday & Sunday, June 6 – 7 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks What colors, numbers, and letters represent your favorite team? Use art materials to decorate a piece of fabric that shows your team spirit! Performance: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Saturday, June 6 | 11:00 am – 11:30 am & 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | All ages | 1st Floor Mexico is one of the host countries for the World Cup. In this fully interactive program, audiences learn simplified movements and choreographies of several Mexican dances from a teaching artist. Audiences can wear hats from the little old men (a four-century old indigenous dance), move flowing skirts from Jalisco (set to Mariachi music), fan handkerchiefs from Guerrero (reminiscent of its South American influence), and dance around the sombrero in the world-famous Mexican hat dance (El jarabe tapatio). A caring teaching artist describes the history and background of all dances for audiences to have a deeper understanding of Mexican culture. Workshop: Make Your Own World Cup Superhero with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez and Kyung Jeon-Miranda Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 am – 11:45 am & 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | All ages | 2nd Floor La Borinqueña is an original superhero whose powers are drawn from the history and mysticism of Puerto Rico — and she lives in an exhibition on CMOM’s second floor. Join her creator, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, and Teaching Artist Kyung Jeon-Miranda in a hands-on workshop where families create their own superheroes inspired by where they’re from, family stories, or their favorite World Cup team! Finger Puppet Mascots Tuesday – Sunday, June 9 – 14 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace Learn about the 2026 World Cup mascots and make your own team mascot finger puppet to cheer your team on! Kickin’ Shapes: Collage and Stamping Tuesday – Friday, June 9 – 12 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks Saturday & Sunday, June 13 – 14 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm –