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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
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), 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
KIM: Levy Programs
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: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
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: London Planetree Playground
at Play Area (in London Planetree Playground), Queens
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!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground
at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area (in Torsney Playground), 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
KIM: McDonald's Playground
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald 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: Northern Playground
at Northern Blvd. and 94th Street (in Northern Playground), Queens
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!
Free!
KIM: Park Of the Americas
at Playground (Linden Playground) (in Park Of The Americas), 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
KIM: Redfern Playground
at Redfern Ave & Beach 12th St. (in Redfern Playground), Queens
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: Rosemary's Playground
at Playground (in Rosemary's Playground), Queens
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!
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
KIM: De Matti Playground
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:30 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 - Ben Abrams Playground
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 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 - Al Quinones Playground
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.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 - Devoe Park
at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park), Bronx
2:00 p.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 - Hunts Point Playground
at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.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 - Tremont Playground
at Entrance - 175th St & Arthur Ave (in Walter Gladwin Park), Bronx
2:00 p.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: Sol Lain Playground
at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd), Manhattan
2:00 p.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
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Hoover-Manton Playground
at Open Area (in Hoover - Manton Playgrounds), Queens
3:00 p.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
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Family Art Project: Raptors in Autumn Sky
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Keep your eyes on the sky as you look for migrating hawks soaring and circling above the Hudson River.
Kids
CANCELLED: CANCELLED: Reclaimed Wood Jack O’ Lanterns
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a ghoulishly good time as we transform reclaimed wood into a fun and festive fall decoration.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day: Putting the Farm to Sleep
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we help put the farm to sleep for the winter!
Free!
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating: A Family-Friendly Workshop in the Garden
at Krystal Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season and unleash your creativity in this fun, family-friendly pumpkin painting and decorating workshop!
Free!
The Neighbors Market
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Neighbors Market is a bi-annual pop market held in Staten Island neighborhoods with high food insecurity rates.
Free!
Fall Family Fun Day
at Brookville Boulevard and Caney Road (in Brookville Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fall Family Fun Day at Brookville Park on October 18, 2025 from 12PM-4PM.
Free!
Kids
Hallowscream Fall Festival
at Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Fall Foliage Fiesta
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
South Shore Artists Group Presents FRIENDS Furry, Feathered and Finned
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visit this temporary art exhibit, featuring works from the Staten Island South Shore Artists Group!
Free!
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Family Art Project: Raptors in Autumn Sky
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Keep your eyes on the sky as you look for migrating hawks soaring and circling above the Hudson River.
Kids
Arts & Crafts Showcase
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Feast your eyes on beautiful creations displayed by local artisans well ahead of gift giving season, plus special fall crafts for kids.
Free!
Just for Kids: Corn Husk Doll Making
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn this easy Native American craft made of one of the most useful grasses. Great for children 3 years and up. Please bring a hand towel to help with soaking the husks!
Free!
Kids
South Shore Artists Group Presents FRIENDS Furry, Feathered and Finned
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visit this temporary art exhibit, featuring works from the Staten Island South Shore Artists Group!
Free!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 24, 2025
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating: A Family-Friendly Workshop in the Garden
at Berry Street Garden
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season and unleash your creativity in this fun, family-friendly pumpkin painting and decorating workshop!
Free!
Autumn Book Swap and Upcycled Paper Crafts with Richmondtown Public Library
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The autumn season is a time for sharing. Share your creative ideas, your smiles, and your generous spirit.
Free!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween park-style at our free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
Event
South Shore Artists Group Presents FRIENDS Furry, Feathered and Finned
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visit this temporary art exhibit, featuring works from the Staten Island South Shore Artists Group!
Free!
Fall Halloween Children's Party
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the end of fall and enjoy fun Halloween games and treats in the garden. Children of all ages are welcome.
Free!
Sunday, October 26, 2025
South Shore Artists Group Presents FRIENDS Furry, Feathered and Finned
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visit this temporary art exhibit, featuring works from the Staten Island South Shore Artists Group!
Free!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 31, 2025
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan , Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Boogie Down Impact : Community Service Projects
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
All ages are invited to join boogie down impact at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center where together, we will lend a helping hand
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Boogie Down Impact : Community Service Projects
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
All ages are invited to join boogie down impact at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center where together, we will lend a helping hand
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Boogie Down Impact : Community Service Projects
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
All ages are invited to join boogie down impact at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center where together, we will lend a helping hand
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Boogie Down Impact : Community Service Projects
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
All ages are invited to join boogie down impact at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center where together, we will lend a helping hand
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 12, 2025
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Family Art Night - Holiday Wishes
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Free!
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