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NYC Parks offers a multitude of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests.
Best for Kids Events
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Pollination Headquarters
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
See butterfly and insect displays, pick up self-guided tours, take home pollinator-friendly plant lists and adopt a bee-condo.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Pop-up Audubon II: Water Detectives
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
What's in the Park's water? Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn about water chemistry and identify the creatures that live in and around the Park’s waterways.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: SunGaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Gaze at the central star of our solar system using special safe scopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association!
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
The Amazing Captain Faust at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
A Coney Island performer in the heart of Queens! Come see his slight-of-hand tricks and amazing illusions that is sure to leave guests in awe.
Free!
Kids
Seining
at
Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Learn about the remarkable creatures of the East River as our scientists use a seining net to humanely catch and release these unique critters.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Storks
at Col David Marcus Playground (in Colonel David Marcus Playground) , Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for this free family film! In this hilarious animated feature, Junior (Andy Samberg), a stork, lands in…
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Movie Night: Sing
at Field 42 (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
8:40 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Koala Buster Moon is owner of a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. He takes one final attempt to save the theater by producing the world's greatest singing competition.
Free!
Kids
Monday, June 26, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile Presents Cinderella Samba
at
Dry Harbor Playground (in Forest Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a modernized version of the classic tale set in the lush landscape of Brazil. This timeless fairy tale finds Cinderella and her Prince in a Samba contest at the Carnival Ball.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Dry Harbor Playground
at
Dry Harbor Playground (in Forest Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Public Art Opening: Lovie Pignata at Virginia Park
at Virginia Park , Bronx
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and artist Lovie Pignata for the opening of her public artwork Daylighting at Virigina Park.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Bryant Park StoryTime
at
Reading Room (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Bring the kids to Bryant Park Corp.'s StoryTime for tails, meowsic, and arts and crafts to boot!
Free!
Kids
Kids Le Petit Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:45 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Make your own personalized bookmark to take home. This class is suitable for kids ages six to 12 years old.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Sing and Sign: Sign Language Class with Baby Fingers
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Learn American Sign Language through songs and play with other parents, educators, and/or children close to your child’s age.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Laurelton West Playground
at Laurelton West Playground (in Laurelton Parkway) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
School's Out Festival
at Almeda Playground , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Donovan J. Richards for a fun day of music, games, inflatables, cotton candy, ices, and more!
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:45 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Have fun turning discarded materials into usable works of art. Make a cute butterfly out of ordinary paper rolls.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: August Rush
at Williamsbridge Oval , Bronx , Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) , Bronx
8:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
A 12-year-old prodigy heads to New York City to find and reunite...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: 101 Dalmations (1996)
at Kelly Park , Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Council Member Chaim Deutsch for this free family film! In this delightful 1996 live-action remake…
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Citi Summer in the Square
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
,
South Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan ,
West Side Seating Area (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
7:00 a.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Spend your summer Thursdays in Union Square Park with over 135 free events for all ages from June 15th – August 10th
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories on our comfy turf lawn.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Ferry Point Park
at
Dawson Playground
, Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
School's Out Festival
at Police Officer Edward Byrne Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council District 29 for a fun day of music, games, inflatables, a photo booth, cotton candy, ices, and more!
Free!
Kids
Creative 3D Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:45 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Create a 3D gift for mom! This program is suitable for ages six to 12 years old.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Madagascar - Live Performance
at
Sobelsohn Playground (in Forest Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a live performance from Plaza Theatrical Productions of this popular comedy adventure. Please bring a blanket or a low chair.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets
at
Midland Field
, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Two mismatched mutts get lost in NYC due to their feuding, and must find their way home.
Free!
Kids
2017 Independence Celebration
at
Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:40 p.m.
This highly-anticipated event will feature a special performance by Queens Symphony Orchestra, followed by a spectacular Grucci fireworks display.
Free!
Event
Movies Under the Stars: Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
at Mellet (in Mellett Playground) , Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for this free family film! Bring the entire family out to enjoy this classic musical. Based on the…
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 30, 2017
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:45 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
This month, we're creating Q-Tip painted hand print trees!
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Cunningham Park
at
Cunningham Park
, Queens
3:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Family Skate Day
at
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
, Queens
4:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks & Council Member I. Daneek Miller for an evening of skating, face painting, music, and more!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
at Father Macris Park , Staten Island
8:00 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. Sam Witwicky is adjusting to college when the ancient Decepticon The Fallen returns…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Nature’s Canvas Bags
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Create an image of watery ripples, waves, washes or sprays on an everyday canvas bag that you can take everywhere! Create it as a memento or to show off your love for water and nature.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Megan Hicks will share the English story "King Thrushbeard," and Navida Stein will share the Indian tale "Old Woman and the Pumpkin."
Free!
Kids
Plover Day
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks' to celebrate nesting shorebirds! Discover one of New York City's endangered species, the Piping Plover, and ways you can help protect it by sharing the beach.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Betsy Head Playground
at
Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Family Garden Walk
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Visit favorite, family-friendly locations in the gardens on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Upstander Love Letters with Museum of Impact
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
During this interactive workshop, all are welcome to write, read, and create artistically-decorated letters of support to Upstanders.
Free!
Kids
Seasonal Garden Tours and Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff and check out our activity table.
Kids
Hands-On-History: American Lanterns
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Explore how Americans in the 19th century, like the Kings, celebrated Independence Day and then make festive red, white, and blue lanterns.
Free!
Kids
Omar’s 4th of July Block Party at Forest Park Carousel
at Forest Park Carousel (in Forest 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
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Family Art Project: Nature’s Canvas Bags
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Create an image of watery ripples, waves, washes or sprays on an everyday canvas bag that you can take everywhere!
Kids
Soundview Park Summer Art & Music Festival
at
Soundview Field House (in Soundview Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Join us, for the 8th Annual Soundview Park Art & Music Festival. This is a FREE family event!
Free!
Event
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Seasonal Garden Tours & Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff.
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 June 26.
Free!
Kids
Making Magic with Ethan at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
Ethan’s philosophy is that magic is meant to be created and shared with people; it should not simply be designed to trick the crowd.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Making Magic with Ethan at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
Ethan’s philosophy is that magic is meant to be created and shared with people; it should not simply be designed to trick the crowd.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Independence Day in Prospect Park
at
Children's Corner (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance this Independence Day for family-friendly activities at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House, and the 1912 Carousel.
Free!
Kids
Omar’s Fourth of July Block Party at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
At this party hosted by Omar Olusion, come celebrate the holiday weekend with live DJ music, dance contests, fun games, and magic shows.
Free!
Kids
The Amazing Captain Faust at Forest Park Carousel
at Forest Park Carousel (in Forest Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
Come see Captain Faust's slight-of-hand tricks and amazing illusions that is sure to leave guests in awe.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
The Amazing Captain Faust at Forest Park Carousel
at Forest Park Carousel (in Forest Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
Come see Captain Faust's slight-of-hand tricks and amazing illusions that is sure to leave guests in awe.
Free!
Kids
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
at East River Esplanade , Manhattan
9:25 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
The 41st annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to the East River this year.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Maple Playground
at 136-50 Maple Ave. Queens, NY United States (in Maple Playground) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
at
Westerleigh Park
, Staten Island
8:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free screening of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids ages seven and younger and their family are welcome to stop for music, storytelling, and theater in the park.
Free!
Kids
Arm of the Sea Theater: 'The Rejuvenary River Circus'
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
This circus is an allegory featuring gorgeous masks and puppet characters, a unique handmade set and live original music.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Summer Outdoor Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets
at North Lawn (in Stuyvesant Square) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
This is the first of four FREE outdoor summer movies, all set in our wonderful city. Come with your blanket and snacks to sit on the North Lawn in West Stuyvesant.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 7, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Al Smith Playground
at
Alfred E Smith Park (in Alfred E. Smith Playground) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Willowbrook Park , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family.
Free!
Event
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Wet Felting Florals
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Pull from bright colors of wool roving, as well as your own outdoor sketches of the flowering garden, to make an eye-popping, floral-fabric landscape.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Bill Gordh will share the Irish story "Three Daughters and a Mother's Blessing" and Laura Simms will share the Romanian story "The Wild Rose."
Free!
Kids
Farm & Compost Welcome Tours
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 a.m.
In this one-hour tour, you will get a crash course on how we produce nutrient-rich compost from food scraps and horticultural waste.
Kids
Freshwater Fishing
at The Pool (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Westerleigh Park
at 168 Willard Ave Staten Island, 10314 (in Westerleigh Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Family Cooking Classes by Allergic to Salad
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join culinary instructors of Allergic to Salad for a farm-to-table cooking experience to introduce your children to all aspects of cooking.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Fort Tryon Kids: Firefly Pajama Party
at Jacob Javits Playground (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join Eva Neves, artist and educator, for a fun night of crafts, games, stories, and firefly catching!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 9, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Wet Felting Florals
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Pull from bright colors of wool roving, as well as your own outdoor sketches of the flowering garden, to make an eye-popping, floral-fabric landscape.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Family Nature Walk
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Little Red Lighthouse Open House
at Plaza Lafayette (in ) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. First-come, first-served.
Free!
Event
Freshwater Fishing
at
Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
You can try to hook a pumpkinseed sunfish, carp or chain pickerel. This program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Free!
Kids
The Great Miguelino at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
Miguelino’s tricks will leave some guests in awe while making other guests laugh. Volunteers from the audience will be chosen to help him with his spectacular magic tricks.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
The Great Miguelino at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
Miguelino’s tricks will leave some guests in awe while making other guests laugh. Volunteers from the audience will be chosen to help him with his spectacular magic tricks.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 10, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Music Together with Music and Me
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Zoo Picnic Area
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us for music and movement for young children and the adults that want to sing and dance along.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Linden Park
at Stanley Ave. & Ashford St. Brooklyn, NY 11207 United States (in Linden Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Kids Music with Coyote Pups
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
In this highly entertaining and educational class, music is used as a vehicle for kids to learn about the world around them.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Communtiy Day in Highland Park
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park) , Queens
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music, inflatables, games, crafts, and much more!
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Highland Park
at Jackie Robinson Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11208 United States
5:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia
at Bloomingdale Playground , Manhattan
8:30 p.m.
–11:30 p.m.
A rabbit cop must solve a missing person's case in a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Free!
Event
Thursday, July 13, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids ages seven and younger and their family are welcome to stop for music, storytelling, and theater in the park.
Free!
Kids
Magic by Georgie Porgie
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Enjoy a live, interactive magic show filled with numerous surprises presented by Magic Touch Parties.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Loreto Park
at Haight Ave Bronx, NY 10461 United States (in Loreto Playground) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 14, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Corporal Thompson Park
at Cpl. Thompson Park (in CPL. Thompson Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Handmade River Rafts
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Collage a mixture of buoyant materials cut from repurposed foam trays, colorful foam sheets, and reeds. Make it into an all-natural raft or handmade boat.
Free!
Kids
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
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Diane Edgecomb will share the Kurdish story "Kurdish Cinderella" and April Armstrong will share the West African "Anansi Stories."
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Fred Samuels Playground
at
Samuel Playground (in Fred Samuel Playground) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Family Cooking Classes by Allergic to Salad
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join culinary instructors of Allergic to Salad for a farm-to-table cooking experience to introduce your children to all aspects of cooking.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 16, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Handmade River Rafts
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Collage a mixture of buoyant materials cut from repurposed foam trays, colorful foam sheets, and reeds. Make it into an all-natural raft or handmade boat.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
In Search of Something Special
at Playground for All Children (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts and activities designed for children of all abilities.
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 July 10.
Free!
Kids
Cido the Clown at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
From his red nose to his big feet, Cido is a professional clown to the fullest.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Cido the Clown at Fantasy Forest
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
From his red nose to his big feet, Cido is a professional clown to the fullest.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 17, 2017
The Connective Project
at
The Rose Garden
9:00 a.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Prospect Park Alliance is bringing together artists, Brooklyn notables, and the public to create a site-specific art installation, which celebrates Prospect Park.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp: Mini Camp 2017
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us each week for activities and adventures, including one off-site visit to the Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park.
Kids
EarthCapades: 'Planetary Circus'
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
A father-son duo presents amazing feats of balance and juggling with a message about caring for planet Earth.
Free!
Kids
Plaza Theatrical Presents "Madagascar"
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Zoo Picnic Area
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join lions, hippos, and a group of plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in this live-action musical adventure.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Kids Music with Coyote Pups
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
In this highly entertaining and educational class, music is used as a vehicle for kids to learn about the world around them.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp: Mini Camp 2017
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us each week for activities and adventures, including one off-site visit to the Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park.
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Clove Lakes Park
at
Clove Lakes Park
, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Mad Science Presents Spin, Pop, Boom
at
Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Are you ready for some fun science? Witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore all sorts of spectacular reactions.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Sing
at Raoul Wallenberg Playground (in Highbridge Park) , Manhattan
8:30 p.m.
–11:30 p.m.
A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his bankrupt theater.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids ages seven and younger and their family are welcome to stop for music, storytelling, and theater in the park.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp: Mini Camp 2017
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us each week for activities and adventures, including one off-site visit to the Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park.
Kids
A Morning of Music with Darlene Graham
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Darlene Graham entertains children of all ages with her interactive and exciting performance.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at St. Vartan’s Playground
at St. Vartan Park , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 21, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Owl’s Head Park
at
Owl's Head Park
, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Spray a Watercolor Garden
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Paint the colors of summer into a garden painting made without brushes, and inspired by all the flowering plants in the garden.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
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. This…
Free!
Event
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
LuAnn Adams will share the Egyptian story "Blue Hippopotamus" and Heather Forest will share the Persian story "The Hunchback."
Free!
Kids
Seining
at Neptune Avenue and Bayview Avenue , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Get ready to get your hands wet, on our seining programs, we use nets to catch fish. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. First come, first-served.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Freshwater Fishing
at
Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. Participation is first-come, first-served
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Spray a Watercolor Garden
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Paint the colors of summer into a garden painting made without brushes, inspired by all the flowering plants in the garden.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
The Magic of Rogue
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–2:45 p.m.
As seen on America’s Got Talent, Rogue brings a combination of magic and comedy. With tons of audience interaction, this show is a mixture of music, flowers, fire, and animals.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
The Magic of Rogue
at
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
4:00 p.m.
–4:45 p.m.
As seen on America’s Got Talent, Rogue brings a combination of magic and comedy. With tons of audience interaction, this show is a mixture of music, flowers, fire, and animals.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 24, 2017
Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or low chair to watch a free screening of the Oscar-winning animated movie Zootopia!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp: Mini Camp 2017
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us each week for activities and adventures, including one off-site visit to the Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park.
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Columbus Park Manhattan
at
Columbus Park
, Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
My Reptile Guys
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Zoo Picnic Area
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an interactive show, featuring 12 amazing reptiles. This event includes a petting zoo session to allow the kids to touch or hold the animals.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Kids Music with Coyote Pups
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
In this highly entertaining and educational class, music is used as a vehicle for kids to learn about the world around them.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp: Mini Camp 2017
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us each week for activities and adventures, including one off-site visit to the Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park.
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Pelham Bay Park
at Pelham Bay Park , Bronx
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Catskill Puppet Theater Presents The Lion's Whiskers
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy this musical adaptation of a traditional folktale.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids ages seven and younger and their family are welcome to stop for music, storytelling, and theater in the park.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Summer Day Camp: Mini Camp 2017
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join us each week for activities and adventures, including one off-site visit to the Carousel for All Children at Willowbrook Park.
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Union Square – South Plaza
at
Union Square (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 28, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Stapleton Playground
at Stapleton Playground , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Good Dinosaur (2015)
at White Playground (in White Park) , Manhattan
8:30 p.m.
–11:30 p.m.
In a world where the dinosaurs never went extinct, a lost dinosaur befriends a prehistoric boy while searching for his family.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Sundials and Sunprints
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Through handmade sundials, learn about the sun’s shadows and discover a simple and fun way to tell time. Add a traditional motto or create your own.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Katie Green will share the H.C. Andersen story "Will-O'Wisp" and Peninnah Schram will share the Jewish story "The Rooster Who Would be King."
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Clinton Playground
at Clinton Playground (in Crotona Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Family Art Project: Sundials and Sunprints
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Through handmade sundials, learn about the sun’s shadows and discover a simple and fun way to tell time. Add a traditional motto or create your own.
Kids
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
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: SunGaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Gaze at the central star of our solar system using special safe scopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association!
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
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
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Tending to a Growing Garden
at
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Visitors of all ages can come help Prospect Park Alliance take care of the potato plot, herb gardens, and berry patches by pulling weeds and helping to water the plants.
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
Monday, July 31, 2017
Movies Under the Stars: Ella Enchanted
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Ella is under a spell to be constantly honest, a fact she must hide from her new step family in order to protect the prince of the land.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
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
Puppets in the Park Presents: 'Cinderella Samba'
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Zoo Picnic Area
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy this modern version of the classic tale set in the lush landscape of Brazil. This timeless story finds Cinderella and her prince in a samba contest at the Carnival Ball.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
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
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
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
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Maria Hernandez Park
at
Maria Hernandez Park
, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Plaza Theatrical Presents Madagascar
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a live performance from Plaza Theatrical Productions of this popular comedy adventure.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show - The Muppets Movie
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a movie night out on the Pier.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Citi Summer in the Square
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
,
South Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan ,
West Side Seating Area (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
7:00 a.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Spend your summer Thursdays in Union Square Park with over 135 free events for all ages from June 15 through August 10, including a free screening of The Karate Kid.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Underwood Park
at
Underwood Park
, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 4, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Jennifer’s Playground
at Jennifer's Playground , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Karen de Mauro will share the Indian story "Great Joy" and Ron Sopyla will share the H.C. Andersen story "The Most Amazing Thing."
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Sweet Spot Festival
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
3:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Vibe to sounds spun by a collection of North America’s renowned sound architects.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Monday, August 7, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Marion Hopkinson Playground
at Marion Hopkinson Park (in Marion Hopkinson Playground) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Wiz
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
In the The Wiz, Dorothy chases after her dog during a NYC snowstorm, gets swept up by a cyclone and gets transplanted to the Land of Oz.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
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
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Learn about the ecology of the space, view wildlife up close, and learn how the island’s history has shaped our natural areas.
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
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Snug Harbor Cultural Center
at Snug Harbor Culture Center (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Patty Cake Theatre Presents Alice in Wonderland
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Enjoy this enchanting classic fairy tale with a modern twist.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Ben Abrams Playground
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 11, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Walker Park Summer Camp
at
Walker Park
, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Ellen Shapiro will share the Japanese story "The Magic Teapot" and Arif Choudhury and Jean Hale will share the Arabian and Lenape stories "The Well of Sweetness" and "Rainbow Crow."
Free!
Kids
Farm & Compost Welcome Tours
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 a.m.
Discover what’s behind the scenes at Queens Botanical Farm & Compost. In this one-hour tour, you will get a crash course on how we produce nutrient-rich compost from food scraps and horticultural waste.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at SummerStage in Central Park as a part of Family Day
at
Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park) , Manhattan
3:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
The Uni Project at Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Hester Street
at
Hester Street Crossing (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come read, draw, and explore with the Uni every Sunday in front of the Hester Street Playground in Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Monday, August 14, 2017
Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or low chair to watch a free screening of the Oscar-winning animated movie Zootopia!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
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
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
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
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Thomas Jefferson
at
Thomas Jefferson Park
, Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
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
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
A Morning of Music with Darlene Graham
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Darlene Graham entertains children of all ages with her interactive and exciting performance.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 18, 2017
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at St. James Park
at
St. James Park
, Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
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
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Marc Young will share the Palestinian story "The Camel Husband" and Judith Heineman will share the Afghan story "The Wooden Sword."
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Midland Beach Park
at Midland Playground (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Come fly a kite at this festival for all ages! Celebrate simple fun with live music and free kite-making for children (kites while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Monday, August 21, 2017
Movies Under the Stars: The Jungle Book
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or low chair to watch a free screening of The Jungle Book, an exciting adventure about a young boy raised in the jungle with animals.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
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
Puppets in the Park presents "Cinderella Samba"
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join us for a free puppet show featuring "Cinderella Samba".
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Alley Pond Park
at
Alley Pond Park
, Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
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
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Parent and Me Yoga
at
Abby's Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
9:00 a.m.
–9:45 a.m.
Join us for free yoga for children and their parents/caregivers with Christina Shablak, a certified children's instructor. All children are welcome with a parent or caregiver.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
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
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Robin Bady will share the H.C. Andersen story "The Beetle Who Went on a Journey" and Megan Wells will share the English story "Jack and the Beanstalk."
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Corporal Allan F. Kivlehan Park
at New Dorp Lane and Cedar Grove Avenue (in Great Kills Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at Travers Park
at Travers Park , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: SunGaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Gaze at the central star of our solar system using special safe scopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association!
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at
Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Activity Table
at Queens Botanical Garden , Queens
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Every weekend from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., please stop by our activity table to create something new.
Kids
Monday, August 28, 2017
Movies Under the Stars: The Jungle Book
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
The Jungle Book is an adventure about a young boy who was raised in the jungle with animals.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
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
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
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
Free Kids Yoga at Washington Square Park
at Kids Playground (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–10:45 a.m.
Kids can join in the yoga fun as they stretch and move to songs, rhymes, and more with Sacred Sounds Yoga.
Free!
Kids
CityParks PuppetMobile presents Cinderella Samba at J. Hood Wright Park
at J Hood Wright Park (in J. Hood Wright Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Cinderella Samba is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale. The CityParks PuppetMobile production sets the timeless tale in the lush landscape of…
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
This three-day, cumulative skateboarding program provides a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) for beginners and intermediates.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join Big and Little Skills Academy for dynamic youth basketball clinics on Pier 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 1, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
This three-day, cumulative skateboarding program provides a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) for beginners and intermediates.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
This three-day, cumulative skateboarding program provides a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) for beginners and intermediates.
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Loren Niemi will share the Grimm story "Hansel and Gretel" and Valentina Ortiz will share the Mexican story "Mother Earth," with music by Alda Reuter.
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
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
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
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
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Liz Weir will share Irish tales and Angela Halvorson Borg will share the Iraqi story "The Golden Lamb."
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
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
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
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
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Melissa Heckler will share the H.C. Andersen story "The Emperor's New Clothes" and Therese Folkes Plair will share the H.C. Andersen story "The Princess and the Pea."
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
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
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
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
A variety of stories will be shared in Celebration of Diane Wolkstein, curated by Rachel Zucker.
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: SunGaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Gaze at the central star of our solar system using special safe scopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association!
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Tiny Tots Stories and Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
9:00 a.m.
–10:00 a.m.
Fun is had with cute and funny stories and songs for tiny tots to enjoy. Session ends with fun arts activity inspired by the stories and songs.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Recycle to Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn to make cute crafts out of recycled materials to give as gifts or keep for yourself.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Kids Imaginative Arts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect
Free!
Kids
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
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Stories at the Statue of Hans Christian Andersen
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Rolf Stang (as H.C. Andersen) will present The Ugly Duckling's Birthday Party and Laura Simms will share the H.C. Andersen story "The Ugly Duckling."
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Make beautiful, fun things out of paper to give as a gift or keep for yourself
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
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
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Explore and learn about the great variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, chickens, and even rice paddies at our Urban Farm. Ask our Urban Farmers about all that's growing!
Free!
Kids
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
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
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
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
4:30 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Join us for our tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, decoration-making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Youth Wheelchair Basketball host by New York Rolling Fury
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
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