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Discover a new hobby, or tap into tradition! Our parks offer opportunities for crafters of all ages. Whether you're looking for an entertaining children's activity, or you want to improve your own skill, browse the list of events below to find an activity that's right for you!
Arts & Crafts Events
Thursday, June 4, 2026
KIM: Schmul
at Playground (in Schmul Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: The Big Park
at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
PAINTING WONDER : Painting Workshop Series with Queens College
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grab a brush and get creative! Our Painting workshop is all about color, creativity, and hands-on painting fun.
Free!
Art in Nature Series with Queens College
at Adventure Course Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Step outside and get inspired! This Art in Nature Series blends outdoor exploration with hands-on artmaking, encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to nature.
Free!
Still-Life Drawing
at Multi-Use Room A (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Participants ages 13 – 17 will observe real life objects and recreate them on paper using a variety of drawing tools such as pencils, charcoal, and oil pastels.
Free!
Friday, June 5, 2026
Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground
at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Arrochar
at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Faber
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Levy
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: P.S. 55
at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Schmul
at Playground (in Schmul Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: The Big Park
at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
PAINTING WONDER : Painting Workshop Series with Queens College
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grab a brush and get creative! Our Painting workshop is all about color, creativity, and hands-on painting fun.
Free!
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground
at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Free CPR Training By The Best FDNY
at Franklin Memorial Garden (in ), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
The garden will be holding a free CPR hands on demo and class. There will be arts and crafts, games and the prize of the garden nature. All are welcomed at this free event!
Free!
KIM: Arrochar
at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Faber
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Levy
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: P.S. 55
at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Schmul
at Playground (in Schmul Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: The Big Park
at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Open House
at Sugar Hill Hope Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come enjoy Sugar Hill Hope Garden during Open Garden NYC for arts & crafts and more! ome enjoy the garden, learn about what garden members do, and meet the gardeners!
Free!
Carver Community Garden: Craft & Cultivate
at Carver Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come enjoy gardening activities, including planting small seedlings to take home and help get the garden ready for the season by planting flowers for all to enjoy!
Free!
Family Friendly Activities
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come enjoy fun, family friendly activities, including workshops, arts activities, a book discussion, and more!
Free!
Rock Painting, Sun Printing, Planting, & Exploring
at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Explore the garden of vegetables, herbs and native plants. Enjoy rock painting, sun printing, plant seeds to take home to nurture, & investigate bugs to explore. Fun for the whole family!
Free!
Spring into the Garden
at The Healing Garden
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to The Healing Garden for Open Garden NYC, where community can come and tour the garden, sign up to volunteer, enjoy light refreshments, make arts & crafts, and listen to music. All are welcome!
Free!
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, & Volounteering
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Union Street Garden and Community Development and join the garden group for a day of volunteering, gardening, and arts and crafts!
Free!
Family Fun Day at Shore Road Park
at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to this delightful afternoon of carnival style games, arts and crafts, face-painting, music, cotton candy, popcorn, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Fun Day at Thomas Jefferson Park
at Soccer Field (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
Free!
Kids
Paint and Sip
at Eastchester Road Community Garden, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Whether you want to get your hands in the soil, explore the plants in the garden, or unwind, the garden is the perfect place to relax, connect with nature, & meet others in the community!
Free!
Día de la Puertorriqueñosy todos los paises
at Lydia's Magic Garden (El Girasol Magic Garden), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Un evento sobre el desfile Puertorriqueño para que otros paises conozcan nuestra cultura. An event centered on the Puerto Rican Parade to learn about the garden's culture.
Free!
Family Friendly Activities
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hornaday Community Garden will be hosting games, arts and crafts, and different activities during Open Garden NYC. Come enjoy the garden and have some fun!
Free!
Kids
Family Fun Day
at Pomonok Playground, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation for a fun filled day of family activities.
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Sunshine Spectacular
at Entrance - Baychester Avenue and Crawford Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
Poetry in Place: A Hands-On Writing Workshop
at Hendrick I. Lott House, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you'll explore poetry from the first idea to the finished piece. We'll use both traditional writing methods and vintage-style typewriters.
Poetry in Place: A Hands-On Writing Workshop
at Hendrick I. Lott House, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Create a poem that draws inspiration from nature, your community, or the world around us, and type your final piece on a typewriter.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Carver Community Garden: Craft & Cultivate
at Carver Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come enjoy gardening activities, including planting small seedlings to take home and help get the garden ready for the season by planting flowers for all to enjoy!
Free!
Family Friendly Activities
at Welcome Home Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Welcome Home Garden will be holding a wellness day during Open Garden NYC on Sunday. There will be kid friendly yoga, sound healing, and art activities for all ages.
Free!
Kids
Family Fun Day
at Mauro Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation for a fun filled day of family activities.
Free!
Kids
Stellar Singers of Queens Zine Making
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to celebrate our local musical icons by making zines of famous African American singers and musicians from around Queens!
Free!
Kids
Celebration of Self: Come dance, sing, make art, & more
at All People's Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The garden will be holding an event called Celebration of Self! Everyone is encouraged to share an expression of one's self through dance, singing, art, poetry or just BEING there!
Free!
Open House and Arts & Crafts
at Risse Street Community Garden, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy Risse Street Community Garden for Open Garden NYC! Enjoy connecting with nature with a nice cold bottle of water. As well as coloring activity for adults and children.
Free!
Monday, June 8, 2026
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Origami Class in Greeley Square Park
at Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn the art of creative paper folding in the Japanese tradition.
Free!
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