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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
Monday, June 15, 2026
Painting & Visual Arts Workshop
at Peformance Space (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Let's Create Art using oil paints or watercolor!
Free!
Tuesday, June 16, 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
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
Wednesday, June 17, 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
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
Thursday, June 18, 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
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
NYC Parks Presents: Class Dismissed Carnival
at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx 
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
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 19, 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
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
Saturday, June 20, 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
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Nature's Workshop: Father's Day Paper Making
at Vincent Abate Playground (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a workshop on how to upcycle scrap paper into brand new pages! Create your own paper and help preserve our trees. (Please bring scrap paper).
Free!
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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
Fireworks & Fun - Urban Farm Open Hours
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun with special evening Open Hours at our Urban Farm (6 PM-9 PM)!
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 26, 2026
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
Saturday, June 27, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Summer Starts Here
at Basketball Court (in Cedar Playground), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
Pollinator Palooza
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Buzz over to the Urban Farm for a colorful afternoon of pollinator-themed afternoon of activities, games, crafts, and garden tours.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Zing!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Waterfront Festival
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day along our scenic waterfront with water-themed educational activities, crafts, games, face painting, live performances, and more.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 6, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Canvas of Color: A Tie-Dye Experience
at Play Area (in Nelson Playground), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities for children.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Zach Alexander Magic
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at Garden Peoples Garden (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. Some basic supplies provided.
Free!
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at Sakura Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. Some basic supplies provided.
Free!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities for children.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 3, 2026
46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at New York City, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us & GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. Some basic supplies provided.
Free!
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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
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