World Cup Family Fun at CMOM
GOOOAL! CMOM Celebrates the World’s Game
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.
May 2026 - World Cup Weekend
May 16 – 17
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.
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 & Sunday, May 16 – 17 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Which team are you rooting for? Use art materials to add your design to a paper jersey and show your team spirit!
June 2026 - Kick It with Color!
June 2 – 7
Tiny Teammates
Tuesday – Sunday, June 2 – 7 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 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: Capulli 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 (El jarabe tapatio) Mexican hat dance. 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!
June 9 – 14
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 – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Explore the shapes of soccer! Use shape stamps to transform a circle into a soccer ball. Add collage materials around the soccer ball to make a soccer field.
July 2026 Programming coming soon.