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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
Monday, June 18, 2018
June Summer Rowing Camp
at Peter Jay Sharp Boathouse, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Two-week rowing camp is designed for beginners and novices. We focus on the fundamentals of the sport and build a foundation for rowing in the future.
Kids
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Kid's Le Petit Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx 
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
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 20, 2018
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Learn to make really cute art out of recyclable materials.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Bilingual Children's Stories: LINC Read Aloud
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This bilingual children's program will start with a story about a frog. There will be activities after the reading for the whole family.
Free!
Kids
ConEdison Family Science Nights: Forces of Nature
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Challenge and observe gravity, friction, and several other physical forces, then apply your new knowledge to become a (balloon) rocket scientist!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 3
at Seton Park, Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Lego Ninjago Movie
at Story Playground, Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, also secret ninja warriors. Led by...
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Summer Fun for the Wee Ones
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Greenbelt Education for a fun-filled summer adventure with stories, nature exploration, and sprinklers for kids aged 2 to 3 years old.
Kids
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 and sing-along encouragement on our comfy and danceable turf lawn by the big locomotive.
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will use their imagination and curiosity, and explore ideas for self expression to create themed artwork.
Free!
Kids
Make Music New York at Carrie McCracken Truce Garden & Fundraising Event
at Carrie McCracken TRUCE Garden, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Bring in the first day of summer inna the garden at Carrie McCracken TRUCE Garden with live music, dance performance, and a kids fashion show.
Free!
Kids
Plaza Theatrical Presents The Wizard of Oz
at Sobelsohn Playground (in Forest Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they come to life in this theatrical performance of the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz.
Free!
Kids
Capoeira in the Park
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Led by expert instructors, this series introduces participants to the basic fundamentals of the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira and it's history.
Free!
Kids
Make Music New York at Stuyvesant Square
at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Make Music New York at Stuyvesant Square with three performances by talented artists!
Free!
Event
Movies Under the Stars: Wonder
at Harris Playground (in Harris Park), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, "Wonder" tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences ...
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 22, 2018
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids create fun art inspired by the season, using various materials and techniques.
Free!
Kids
Paws to Read OutLOUD
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids (up to age 10) can have fun & practice their skills by reading aloud to JJ, an adorable licensed therapy dog.
Free!
Event
Skate Night on the Upper East Side!
at Stanley Isaacs Playground, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Ben Kallos in a fun skate night at the park. Dance and enjoy an outdoor roller skating night with a live DJ and more! Skates will be provided.…
Free!
Kids
Family Camping: Manhattan
at Central Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on June 13.
Free!
Kids
Stargazing on the Waterfront
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Come see the stars and moon with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Telescopes are set up just west of the oval along the waterfront.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 3
at Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Karen Koslowitz, and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. Illumination, who brought audiences…
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Back to the Future
at John Golden Parking Lot (in John Golden Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Paul Vallone, and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of Water
at Nelson Avenue and Tennyson Drive (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
SpongeBob and Plankton form an alliance to recover the secret recipe for Krabby Patties, which has been stolen. Their search eventually leads them to the real world.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Yogi Bear
at Faber Park Entrance (in Faber Pool and Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Yogi Bear (voiced by Dan Aykroyd), Boo Boo, and Ranger Rick must save Jellystone Park from Mayor Brown, who wants to sell the property due to low attendance.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Lego Batman Movie
at Owen F. Dolen Park, Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker's (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may...
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 23, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
12th Annual Rockstock and Barrels Festival
at Beach 90th Street (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Rockaway rocks with family fun at the 12th Annual Rockstock and Barrels Festival, which includes surf contests, a local arts and crafts shopping village, skateboard demos, and live music.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Butterfly Habitat Hats
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
See them and sketch them flying among the meadow grasses or on the butterfly bush in Wave Hill’s Flower Garden.
Free!
Kids
Summer Kickoff
at Beach 108th Street Roller Rink (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us at Rockaway Beach for a fun-filled day for families to enjoy! There will be inflatables, Parks' Playmobile, arts and crafts, music, and refreshments.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Family Field and Play Day
at Asser Levy Recreation Center (in Asser Levy Playground), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come out and play! Let’s get together for a day full of sports, obstacle courses, water activities and many more!Bring your own family t-shirt design, the most original will get prices.
Free!
Kids
Toddlers at Parks Day
at St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the St. James Recreation Center's Toddlers at Parks program for a fun-filled day of sports, dance, music, games, and arts and crafts.
Kids
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. It's the latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Oaxaca Marionettes with Megan Basaldua
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel with us to Oaxaca, Mexico for the day to create alebrije marionettes from recycled materials!
Free!
Kids
Owl's Head Park Family Day
at Bensonhurst Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to this delightful afternoon of games, arts and crafts, face painting, music, popcorn, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Field Day
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens, Little Bay Park Kayak/Canoe Launch Site (in Little Bay Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of free activities including kayaking, interactive games, inflatables, a soccer clinic, live entertainment, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Day
at Electric Playground, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Rory Lancman in a fun afternoon of crafts, games, inflatables, transformation face painting with Agostino Arts, an animal show, a photo booth, and more!
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Seining
at Burnett Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. This program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Paper Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kids create fun paper crafts as gifts and to take home.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Puppet Shows
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Puppets, puppets, and more puppets bring whimsy and fun to our lineup.
Free!
Kids
Cido the Clown
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
From his red nose to his big feet, Cido is a professional clown to the fullest. This clown magic show is sure to be fun for all!
Free!
Kids
Fort Tryon Kids: Design, Engineer, and Build Workshop with Dr. A
at 190th Street Subway Terrace (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join Dr. A for a math, science, and engineering workshop and learn about how Fort Washington Terrace of Fort Tryon Park was built in 1941.
Free!
Kids
Cido the Clown
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
From his red nose to his big feet, Cido is a professional clown to the fullest. This clown magic show is sure to be fun for all!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Lego Ninjago Movie
at Sean's Place, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
High-school students moonlight as ninjas, and fight to defend their island of Ninjago.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 3
at Cortelyou Road & E. 17th Street, 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 third rendition of the delightful animated franchise, Gru (Steve…
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
at Bay 8th Street and Independence Avenue (in Dyker Beach Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
In this sequel to the animated Disney comedy, Surly and his friends must stop Oakton City's mayor from destroying their home to make way for a dysfunctional amusement park.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Moana
at Crotona Park, Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides...
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Family Art Project: Butterfly Habitat Hats
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
See them and sketch them flying among the meadow grasses or on the butterfly bush in Wave Hill’s Flower Garden.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Bush Clinton Park (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free, fun event! Show your child, 5 years of age or older, how to ride a 2-wheeler using the "balance first"…
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences under a summer sky.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Bay Waters
at Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
The Magic of Rogue
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
You may recognize Rogue from America's Got Talent, wow'ing audiences with his unique blend of music, flowers, fire, and animals! Prepare to be amazed.
Free!
Kids
Free Art-Making Workshop with Cecile Chong
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
As part of the exhibition El Dorado (The Golden), artist Cecile Chong will lead a free public art-making workshop to celebrate participants' own cultural identities. All ages and…
Free!
Kids
The Magic of Rogue
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
You may recognize Rogue from America's Got Talent, wow'ing audiences with his unique blend of music, flowers, fire, and animals! Prepare to be amazed.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
at Sheepshead 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! In this update of the wonderful 1995 adventure, four high school kids…
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
School's Out Festival
at Conch Playground, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the start of summer fun at Parks at our fun-filled School's Out Festival with inflatables, games, face painting, music, popcorn, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kid's Le Petit Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
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
Movies Under the Stars: The Lion King
at Russell Sage Playground, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A royal lion cub is driven into exile after his uncle murders his father.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Moana
at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides...
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Movies Under the Stars: Jumanji (2017)
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Four teenagers are sucked into a jungle-themed video game.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
School's Out Festival
at Police Officer Edward Byrne Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the start of summer fun with Parks at our fun-filled School's Out Festival with inflatables, games, face painting, music, popcorn, and more! Sponsored by Council…
Free!
Kids
Mellet Family Day
at Mellet (in Mellett Playground), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to this delightful afternoon of games, arts and crafts, face painting, music, popcorn, and more!
Free!
Kids
Recycle to Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Learn to make really cute art out of recyclable materials.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, June 28, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
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 and sing-along encouragement on our comfy and danceable turf lawn by the big locomotive.
Free!
Kids
Bill Brown Family Day
at Bill Brown Playground, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to this delightful afternoon of games, arts and crafts, face painting, music, popcorn, and more!
Free!
Kids
Kids Imaginative Arts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Children will use their imagination and curiosity, and explore ideas for self expression to create themed artwork.
Free!
Kids
Capoeira in the Park
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Led by expert instructors, this series introduces participants to the basic fundamentals of the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira and it's history.
Free!
Kids
Movie Nights in Rockaway - Star Wars: The Last Jedi
at Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join us for a free movie at the beach! Now playing--Star Wars: The Last Jedi!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
at Chelsea Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Ferdinand
at Conch Playground, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Power Rangers (2017)
at Pena Herrera Park (in Pena Herrera Playground), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat.
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 29, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tie-Dye Festival
at East River Playground, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala in a fun afternoon of Tie-Dye. Limited supplies will be provided so you can go home with your one-of-a-kind creation! This event is…
Free!
Kids
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids create fun art inspired by the season, using various materials and techniques.
Free!
Kids
Stargazing on the Waterfront
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Come see the stars and moon with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Telescopes are set up just west of the oval along the waterfront.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Wonder
at Paul Raimonda Playground, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man: Homecoming
at Willowbrook Park Archery Range (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Spider-Man learns the ropes of being a superhero under the tutelage of Tony Stark, all while juggling his responsibilities as high schooler Peter Parker.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
at McKinley Park, 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! This heart-warming 1982 classic tell the story of a young boy, Elliot (Henry…
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Spiderman Homecoming
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark,...
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Love-a-Tree Canvas Bags
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Use stencils and fabric paints in the form of sprays, stamps and crayons to make tree art on your own reusable bag.
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Norelli- Hargreaves Playground, Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages 5 or older, how to ride a two-wheeler. Please pre-register…
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Neighborhood Heroes with Karen Adelman
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
In this workshop, we’ll create capes or masks that celebrate the heroes right here in our own neighborhoods – parents, teachers, nurses, crossing guards, sanitation workers, and more.
Free!
Kids
Paper Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kids create fun paper crafts as gifts and to take home.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Puppet Shows
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Puppets, puppets, and more puppets bring whimsy and fun to our lineup.
Free!
Kids
Making Magic with Ethan
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Making Magic with Ethan
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Movies Under the Stars: An American Tail
at Rory Staunton Field, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Fievel, an immigrant mouse searches for his family in 1800s New York City after they are separated upon their arrival in America.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
at Broadway and Wayne Street (in CPL. Thompson Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Family Art Project: Love-a-Tree Canvas Bags
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Trees give us so much—shade, beauty, food, even oxygen. Why not make more of them and showcase them on a classy canvas bag!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
Making Magic with Ethan
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Making Magic with Ethan
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Monday, July 2, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
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
FrogWatch USA in the Greenbelt: Monthly Monitoring Sessions
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
We will hike within the Greenbelt to listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Edward Scissorhands
at Playground (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Robert Holden and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. A fantastic modern day suburban fairy tale.…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
Historic Richmond Town's Independence Day Celebration
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Historic Richmond Town’s Independence Day celebration has long been a favorite for families on Staten Island.
Event
The Great Miguelino
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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
Omar's 4th of July Block Party
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
A party hosted by Omar Olusion, come celebrate the holiday weekend with live DJ music, dance contests, fun games, and magic shows.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
The Great Miguelino
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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
Thursday, July 5, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Stories in the Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories. These stories—classics and more—will come to life through interactive book readings, sing-alongs, and movement.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Out of Thin Air: Guided Sound Walks
at City Hall Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Visit Out of Thin Air by Sari Careland and enjoy a blindfolded guided walk through the soundscape led by one of our docents.
Free!
Kids
Barefoot Dancing
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Barefoot Dancing brings authentic forms of ethnic dance and music to the public. While demonstrating and teaching the art forms, the artists explain the historical and cultural roots of each style of dance.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Bedtime Stories
at Bellevue South Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A hotel handyman's life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Jumanji (2017)
at Roy Wilkins Park Parking Lot, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Four teenagers are sucked into a jungle-themed video game.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 6, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Jumanji (2017)
at East 16th Road to East 18th Road on Cross Bay Boulevard (in Broad Channel Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. Four teenagers are sucked into a jungle-themed video game. Know Before You Go You…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 7, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Billowing Sails and Handmade Boats
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Use brightly colored kite paper to design colorful, flag-like sails. Then collage a mixture of buoyant materials cut from repurposed foam trays, corks, plastics and reeds, and construct a handmade sailboat.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Think Outside the Body with Dave Marini
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Transform your human form into a sculpture! Participants will create 3-dimensional interactive artworks using their bodies and sustainable materials.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farming 101: Living Seeds with Rachel Mukon
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us to explore a variety of seeds, learn what they need to grow, and make a living seed necklace to observe germination!
Free!
Kids
Hands On History: Become an American Revolution Spy
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kids (and adults) can learn all about the ways American spies kept their secrets during the Revolution, and learn how to send their own secret messages!
Free!
Event
Seasonal Tours: Deserts and Tropics
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Tours will feature plants in the garden that are native to other climates, including those in a tropical bed a display of cacti and succulents, and other seasonal highlights.
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Fey Nan Bwa: A Haitian Herb and Song Workshop with Sirene
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Vodou Priestess, Sirene Dantor Rene for an afternoon singing and learning about Haitian herbal wellness.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Puppet Shows
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Puppets, puppets, and more puppets bring whimsy and fun to our lineup.
Free!
Kids
Omar's Summer Block Party
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
A party hosted by Omar Olusion, come celebrate the holiday weekend with live DJ music, dance contests, fun games, and magic shows.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Hotel Transylvania
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Moana
at Springfield Park, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Donovan Richards and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes…
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Family Art Project: Billowing Sails and Handmade Boats
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Use brightly colored kite paper to design colorful, flag-like sails. Then collage a mixture of buoyant materials cut from repurposed foam trays, corks, plastics and reeds, and construct a handmade sailboat.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Family Nature Walk
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands.
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
Amazing Michael's Juggling Show
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Michael Karas presents a world-class juggling show full of jaw-dropping stunts, exciting audience participation, and hilarious physical comedy.
Free!
Kids
Amazing Michael's Juggling Show
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Michael Karas presents a world-class juggling show full of jaw-dropping stunts, exciting audience participation, and hilarious physical comedy.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The King and I
at Athens Square, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Costa Constantinides and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. Yul Brynner's magnetic, Oscar-winning…
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 9, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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
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
Movies Under the Stars: Hotel Transylvania 2
at Asser Levy Playground, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half-human, half-vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Hip Pickles
at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the dynamic sounds of the world’s most exciting interactive drum band!
Sponsored by Council Member Rafael L. Espinal, Jr.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets
at Cherry Tree Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia
at Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Park (in Tudor Park), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A rabbit cop must solve a missing-persons case in a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 12, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Stories in the Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories. These stories—classics and more—will come to life through interactive book readings, sing-alongs, and movement.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Barefoot Dancing
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Barefoot Dancing brings authentic forms of ethnic dance and music to the public. While demonstrating and teaching the art forms, the artists explain the historical and cultural roots of each style of dance.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Throwback Movie Series: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Exiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me: 3
at Los Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Karen Koslowitz, and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. Illumination, who brought audiences…
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 13, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walks
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
at Crocheron Park, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Rey learns the ways of the Force from Luke Skywalker, and develops a telepathic bond with Kylo Ren, who is struggling to master the Dark Side.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 14, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Felting the Earth’s Atmosphere
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, to make an atmospheric scene in an expansive landscape—perhaps a vibrant sunrise or sunset!
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Vegetable Gardening (and Eating!) with Kids
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Battery Urban Farm’s Educators will give participants insight on how we plant seeds, tend crops, harvest and cook with budding gardeners.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Kite Making 101 with Juan Hinojosa
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We are surrounded by computer games, smartphones, and apps, so why not take a moment to go old school? Learn how to build and fly your own kite made out of recycled materials.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at this fun family-friendly outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel StoryTime
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cali Co Cat and her carousel pals get you jumpin’ and leapin’ with fun, games, and stories to boot.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Skatz the Clown
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Skats the Clown has been bringing the funny to audiences for nearly two decades. His confusing style of clown comedy is guaranteed to bring out the inner child in everyone.
Free!
Kids
Skatz the Clown
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Skats the Clown has been bringing the funny to audiences for nearly two decades. His confusing style of clown comedy is guaranteed to bring out the inner child in everyone.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Big Fish
at Beach 94th Street, off Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
An estranged son tries to reconcile with his dying father, a Southern raconteur.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Family Art Project: Felting the Earth’s Atmosphere
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, to make an atmospheric scene in an expansive landscape—perhaps a vibrant sunrise or sunset!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
Cido the Clown
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Having entertained children for over 15 years, Cido is a member of the World Clown Association and Clowns of America International.
Free!
Kids
Music in the Garden: Funky Dawgz Brass Band
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Groove along to the Funky Dawgz Brass Band as they play a contagious,upbeat mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, hip hop, funk, and today’s hits with a brass twist.
Kids
Cido the Clown
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Having entertained children for over 15 years, Cido is a member of the World Clown Association and Clowns of America International.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 16, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Nature Nick's Animal Adventure
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park Zoo Picnic Area
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Nature Nick, New York's favorite zoologist, for a fast-paced and originally-scripted show featuring exotic wildlife from all corners of the world.
Free!
Kids
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
Family Music
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
Movies Under the Stars: Coco
at Grover Cleveland Park (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A boy journeys into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Broadhollow Theater Presents Aladdin
at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Enjoy all your favorite characters—Aladdin, Jasmine, Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more—in this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Moana
at Hamilton Fish Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island...
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 19, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Stories in the Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories. These stories—classics and more—will come to life through interactive book readings, sing-alongs, and movement.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Drawing During the Golden Hour
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Artists of all levels are invited to experience the “golden hour” light and draw different areas of the Garden in a group setting.
Kids
Barefoot Dancing
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Barefoot Dancing brings authentic forms of ethnic dance and music to the public. While demonstrating and teaching the art forms, the artists explain the historical and cultural roots of each style of dance.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 20, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Jungle Book
at Dry Dock Playground, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Southside with You
at Beach 59th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Docudrama about Barack Obama's first date with Michelle Robinson, his future wife, during the summer of 1989 in Chicago.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 21, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Spray a Garden
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Add the colors of summer to a garden painting made without brushes, inspired by all the flowering plants in the garden.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Solar Energy Family Workshop
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This activity teaches children how to harness the light of the sun to power everyday object. They will transform a recycled soda can into a solar rover.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Body in Between – Body Casting with Liene Bosquê
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Participants will investigate the process of creating a three-dimensional copy of a living human body.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel StoryTime
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cali Co Cat and her carousel pals get you jumpin’ and leapin’ with fun, games, and stories to boot.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris of Pete and Chris Amusements are New England's ONLY Two-Man Kids Magic Show!
Free!
Kids
Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris of Pete and Chris Amusements are New England's ONLY Two-Man Kids Magic Show!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Brave
at Paul Raimonda Playground, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Princess Merida uses her bravery and archery skills to battle a curse and restore peace to the Scottish Highlands after she makes a wish that puts her entire kingdom in jeopardy.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Family Art Project: Spray a Garden
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Add the colors of summer to a garden painting, inspired by all the flowering plants in the garden.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
Magical Matt
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Magical Matt’s show is magical mayhem! As a fast-talking, wise-cracking magician, his act if full of guesses and surprises!
Free!
Kids
Free Art-Making Workshop with Cecile Chong
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
As part of the exhibition El Dorado (The Golden), artist Cecile Chong will lead a free public art-making workshop to celebrate participants' own cultural identities. All ages and…
Free!
Kids
Magical Matt
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Magical Matt’s show is magical mayhem! As a fast-talking, wise-cracking magician, his act if full of guesses and surprises!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Edward Scissorhands
at Athens Square, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Edward's unconventional charm is soon discovered as he styles hair, gardens and grooms dogs with the shears of metal where his fingers should have been.
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Movie Night at Randall's Island Park - The LEGO Batman Movie
at Field 42 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:10 p.m.
Within the Lego Universe, Batman (Will Arnett) must save Gotham City from his arch-enemy The Joker (Zach Galifianakis) who has vowed the ultimate revenge.
Free!
Kids
Monday, July 23, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
2018 Movies on the Waterfront Series: Bambi
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Central Astoria LDC is pleased to kick off the 2018 Movies on the Waterfront Series with a showing of Bambi.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Juniper Valley Park 80th Street Entrance (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages 5 or older, how to ride a two-wheeler. Please pre-register…
Free!
Kids
Family Music
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
Movies Under the Stars: Justice League
at Nathan Straus Playground (P.S. 140), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Hudson Vagabond Puppets Presents Caps for Sale and Three Billy Goats Gruff
at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Two classic stories come to life. First, a hat salesman falls asleep and wakes to find his hats missing! In the second story, three billy goats try to avoid and ogre as they try to cross a bridge!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show - Toy Story 3
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend or a few, and settle in for a movie night, featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and friends!
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Lego Batman Movie
at St. Nicholas Playground South, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
This children's series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Free!
Kids
Stories in the Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories. These stories—classics and more—will come to life through interactive book readings, sing-alongs, and movement.
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Event
Barefoot Dancing
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Barefoot Dancing brings authentic forms of ethnic dance and music to the public. While demonstrating and teaching the art forms, the artists explain the historical and cultural roots of each style of dance.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Throwback Movie Series: The Lion King
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A Lion cub crown prince is tricked by a treacherous uncle into thinking he caused his father's death and flees into exile in despair, only to learn in adulthood his identity and his responsibilities.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Loving Vincent
at Asser Levy Playground, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investigating his final days there.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 27, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest Powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over forty Indian Nations will…
Event
Movies Under the Stars: Coco
at Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A boy journeys into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 28, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of inter-tribal Native American dance competitions.
Event
Family Art Project: Cool-off Colors Collage
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The colors of teal, cobalt, cerulean, and cornflower blue make for cool, summer collages.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
23rd Annual Sandcastle Contest
at Beach 117th Street (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your buckets and tools, and build an award-winning sandcastle at this 23rd annual contest in the Rockaways!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Geological Pets with Aiysha Mayfield
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we explore the Park’s geological topography and transform rock samples into awesome Pet Rocks.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel StoryTime
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cali Co Cat and her carousel pals get you jumpin’ and leapin’ with fun, games, and stories to boot.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Phineas the Clown
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Phineas is an award-winning clown and juggler. He currently holds the world record for juggling clubs while bouncing on a pogo stick. Come see his show to see what he'll juggle next!
Free!
Kids
Phineas the Clown
at Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village (in Forest Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phineas is an award-winning clown and juggler. He currently holds the world record for juggling clubs while bouncing on a pogo stick. Come see his show to see what he'll juggle next!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of inter-tribal Native American dance competitions.
Event
Family Art Project: Cool-off Colors Collage
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The colors of teal, cobalt, cerulean, and cornflower blue make for cool, summer collages.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
23rd Annual Sandcastle Contest
at Beach 117th Street (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your buckets and tools, and build an award-winning sandcastle at this 23rd annual contest in the Rockaways!
Free!
Event
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences under a summer sky.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
The Great Miguelino
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 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
The Great Miguelino
at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:00 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 30, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Family Music
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
Movies Under the Stars: Justice League
at St Nicholas North Playground (in St. Nicholas Playground North), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Coco
at Yellowstone Park, Queens
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Council Member Karen Koslowitz and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. A boy journeys into the Land of the Dead…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show - Coco
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring the kids, and settle in for a movie night featuring this Oscar-winning animation film!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 72nd Track and Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Children 5 years old and younger learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment to build self-confidence and to develop teamwork.
Free!
Kids
Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Barefoot Dancing
at Lawn east of Memorial Grove (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Barefoot Dancing brings authentic forms of ethnic dance and music to the public. While demonstrating and teaching the art forms, the artists explain the historical and cultural roots of each style of dance.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 3, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Saturday, August 4, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Hands On History: Games Day
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Try your hand at toys children would have played with over 200 years ago and enjoy fun and games on the King Manor grounds.
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel StoryTime
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Cali Co Cat and her carousel pals get you jumpin’ and leapin’ with fun, games, and stories to boot.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Watercolor Workshop: On the Farm
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao.
Kids
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Seasonal Garden Tour: Dye Plants
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Tours will visit the Herb Garden and QBG Farm, and feature plants we use to create botanical dyes.
Kids
Le Carrousel Magique
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Voila! The world’s best magicians perform fun-filled tricks for kids of all ages!
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Movie Night at Randall's Island Park - Coco
at Field 81 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Coco is a Disney Pixar animated film that tells the story of 12 year-old Miguel Rivera who is accidentally transported to the land of the dead.
Free!
Event
Monday, August 6, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Music
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
FrogWatch USA in the Greenbelt: Monthly Monitoring Sessions
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
We will hike within the Greenbelt to listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Program suitable for…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, August 9, 2018
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.
Come out to Union Square Park every Thursday this summer for an unforgettable lineup of fitness classes, family-friendly activities, live music + dance performances, and movie nights.
Free!
Kids
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 72nd Track and Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Children 5 years old and younger learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment to build self-confidence and to develop teamwork.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Friday, August 10, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Movie Nights in Rockaway: Black Panther
at Beach 59th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Join us for a free movie night at the beach for the whole family to enjoy! The Marvel hit movie Black Panther comes to our shores.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 11, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at this fun family-friendly outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Underwater Neighbors of Riverside Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join the educators from Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to catch, observe, and identify fish and invertebrates.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Music in the Garden: Women's Raga Massive
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join Women’s Raga Massive for a series of improvised pieces, original works, and raga-inspired tributes to female heroes, embodying the collaborative and communal spirit of life.
Event
Monday, August 13, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Music
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, August 15, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 72nd Track and Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Children 5 years old and younger learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment to build self-confidence and to develop teamwork.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Friday, August 17, 2018
Prospect Park Tennis Summer Youth Program
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Youth of all skill levels will enjoy personal instruction that will help their game and improve their confidence on the court.
Kids
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Rockway Caribbean Carnival
at Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate West Indian culture with a day of music and dancing.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages! Kite kits are provided free for children (while supplies last), or bring your own favorite kite from home.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Music
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, August 22, 2018
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show - Up
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring the kids, and settle in for a free screening of this Oscar-winning animation film!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 72nd Track and Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Children 5 years old and younger learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment to build self-confidence and to develop teamwork.
Free!
Kids
Queens Botanical Garden Extended Summer Evenings
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in July and August.
Kids
Friday, August 24, 2018
Opening Day: Herbaria
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Through the preserved collection of specimens presented as part of Herbaria, explore the large variety of plant species that grow at QBG.
Event
Saturday, August 25, 2018
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.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences under a summer sky.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
Free!
Kids
Family Music
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, August 29, 2018
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.
Kids play giant tic tac toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more!
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 72nd Track and Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Children 5 years old and younger learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment to build self-confidence and to develop teamwork.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Hands On History: 18th Century Music and Sing-Along
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own shaker instrument, decorate it, and dance and play along to tunes that Rufus King and his family would have listened to in their home.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Festival Minokan: A Song and Drum Celebration
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Fanmi Asoto for a festival of Haitian singing and drumming. Lakou Souvenance ceremony honoring the spirits of Dahomey with music, dancing and food.
Event
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
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.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, aerialists, carnival rides and games, local food and merchandise vendors and more!
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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.Please bring your own yoga mat.
Free!
Kids
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
CinemaLIC Presents: Ratatouille
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Remy, a resident of Paris, appreciates good food and would love to become a chef. The only problem is, Remy is a rat.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied team sport.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Get Hooked!
at Southern waterfront across from the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with the fish and wildlife that live along our shoreline. Try your hand at fishing while learning about amazing underwater habitats at this free event.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
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 the Urban Park Rangers, readings of the eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Hands On History: Make Your Own Crazy Quilt Square
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
A popular pastime 200 years ago, crazy quilts were made from spare scraps of fabric and sewn with fancy stitches. Design your own at King Manor!
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm at Randall's Island Park!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for fun farm art projects that you can create and take home! All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Harvest Festival
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan, Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a free, family-friendly celebration of fall, featuring pumpkin decorating, face painting, kite flying, live musical performances, and more.
Free!
Kids
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Hands On History: Make Your Own Rag Rug
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at King Manor to learn about decorations and furniture inside 19th century homes, and make your own miniature rag rug to take home.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Saturday, December 8, 2018
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 holiday tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, tree decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Event
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Hosted by New York Rolling Fury
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area.
Kids
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