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Get in touch with your inner child and come out to play a game or two. Challenge your family and friends to a few rounds and make new acquaintances while you’re at it. Bring your kids and enjoy a multitude of activities in a safe environment.
Games Events
Friday, July 28, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Bryant Park Presents: Shakespeare - Twelfth Night
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Family Day
at St Albans Park (in St. Albans Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member I.Daneek Miller for an afternoon of games, face paitning, crafts, health screenings, and more!
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Presents: Shakespeare - Twelfth Night
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join us on the lawn for a full production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, produced by the Drilling Company.
Free!
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 24.
Free!
Kids
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:30 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Register on July 24.
Free!
The Amazing Michael’s Juggling Show at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
From balls, clubs, and rings to puppets, knives, and spinning plates, Michael will dazzle you with his incredible array of circus talents.
Free!
Kids
The Amazing Michael’s Juggling Show at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
From balls, clubs, and rings to puppets, knives, and spinning plates, Michael will dazzle you with his incredible array of circus talents.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
34th Precinct National Night Out Against Crime
at
Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
3:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
There will be prizes, Crime Prevention information, food, music, free raffles, arts and crafts, and games!
Free!
Event
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 4, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival: Beach Volleyball
at West 10th Street Boardwalk Entrance (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk) , Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
All levels of players, from beginners to experts, are welcome to participate in our beach volleyball competition at Coney Island Beach. Registration is required.
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
The Magic of Omar Olusion at Forest Park Carousel
at Forest Park Carousel (in Forest Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
Omar’s unique mix of creativity, passion, amusement, and magic will keep guests of all ages entertained!
Free!
Kids
The Magic of Omar Olusion at Forest Park Carousel
at Forest Park Carousel (in Forest Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
Omar’s unique mix of creativity, passion, amusement, and magic will keep guests of all ages entertained!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival: Obstacle Course and Pull-Up and Dip Contest
at
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
, Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
On Sunday, August 6, join us for a free obstacle course competition, and or a Pull-up and Dip contest. All skill strengths welcome! Registration not required.
Free!
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 31.
Free!
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:30 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Register opens on July 31.
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Family Day
at Green Patch on Walton , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Join Green Patch on Walton for their first-ever Family Day! Come enjoy food, games (twister, limbo, balloon animals,), and more fun activities for the whole family.
Kids
Phineas The Clown at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
Phineas the Clown currently holds the world record for juggling clubs while bouncing on a pogo stick. Come see his show to see what he'll juggle next!
Free!
Kids
Phineas The Clown at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
Phineas the Clown currently holds the world record for juggling clubs while bouncing on a pogo stick. Come see his show to see what he'll juggle next!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 11, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy monthly outdoor parties featuring children’s entertainers, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 7.
Free!
Get Fit Back to School and Community Visioning Event
at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
There will be jump rope and dance contest, along with other fun activities and giveaways.
Free!
Kids
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:30 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 7.
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Obstacle Course
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) , Bronx
5:30 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Come compete in an obstacle course the entire family can try. You will be timed to conquer a variety of challenges.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
2016 Summer Sports Experience Jamboree
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
The Jamboree will highlight our most popular sports covered throughout the Summer Sports Experience program, including baseball, basketball, football, and more!
Free!
Event
Community Day
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park) , Queens
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music, games, inflatables, face painting, and much more!
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 18, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Free Family Day at Wyckoff Farmhouse
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
We’ve planned engaging, kid-friendly tours, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and more.
Free!
Kids
Family Day
at Wayanda Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member I.Daneek Miller for an afternoon of games, face paitning, crafts, health screenings, and more!
Free!
Kids
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Presents: Emerging Music Festival
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Returning for its third year, Emerging Music Festival features two evenings of New York's best new music, including indie rock, soul, R&B, and more.
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Gather Around the Campfire
at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park) , Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers around a campfire for an evening of games, songs, and fun activities. Space is limited. Registration opens on August 9.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 14.
Free!
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:30 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 14.
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Splash from the Beach
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) , Bronx
6:30 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
We are bringing the beach to the park. Join us for sand boxes, water tables, arts and crafts, beach games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 25, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Central Park Conservancy's Chess Lecture and Simul Series
at
Chess & Checkers House (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn techniques from some of the best names in chess, and then put your new skills to the test in a simul with fellow players at our special chess lecture and simul series.
Free!
Event
Historic New York: Colonial Life
at
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the traditions, dress, and games of the colonial people and Natiave Americans who lived in this area of Brooklyn centuries ago.
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 21.
Free!
Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:30 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 21.
Free!
Handheld Games of the Past
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
put down the remote or controller and join Prospect Park Alliance to learn classic handheld games from the past like graces, hoops, quoits, horseshoes, and 9-pin bowling.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 1, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Jam
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Join us at our annual celebration of Riverside Park’s 108th St. Skate Park, featuring competitions, open skate, raffle, food vendors and all day fun.
Free!
Kids
Monday, September 4, 2017
Omar’s Summer Send-Off Party at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the holiday weekend with live DJ music, dance contests, fun games, and magic shows!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 8, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
There will be carnival rides and games, awesome bands, sideshow performers, aerialists, local food and merchandise vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 15, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 22, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Get Hooked
at
Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Come out to the park to learn, explore, and fish!
Free!
Event
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 29, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at
Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with visits to the lighthouse interior, readings of eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Fall Festival
at
Victory Field (in Forest Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate fall with crafts, games, music, pumpkins, and more!
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music, face painting, self-guided tours of the Urban Farm, and more fun fall activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 21, 2017
It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks
at East Pinetum (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
We're transforming Central Park into a stage, museum, and art studio for a free day of public art to celebrate this milestone.
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Halloween Festival
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Highlights include live entertainment, inflatables, interactive games, a hay ride, a hay maze/pumpkin patch, costume contests, and free goodie bags!
Free!
Event
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Flag Football Championship Festival
at
Macombs Dam Park
, Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Borough Champions will participate in playoff style games resulting in one Citywide Champion for each division, and NYC Parks youth will participate in clinics and “combine” like activity.
Free!
Event
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