Best for Kids
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
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
FrogWatch USA Virtual Training
at Virtual/Online Workshop
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
earn how to identify local frog species, their importance in wetland ecosystems, and more. This 90-minute online training session will certify participants as FrogWatch USA volunteers.
Free!
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Greenbelt @ Home: Meet Our Animal Ambassadors
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with snakes, turtles, frogs, and much more! Our educators will address your questions and help the group learn about the natural history of these amazing animals.
Free!
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Virtual STEAM Workshop: Paper Cutting Series
at Virtual/Online Workshop
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Participants will learn the traditional art form of Chinese paper cutting to inspire creative expression. Join us for one or both sessions and embrace a deep dive into this innovative art practice.
Free!
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
A Horse of Course
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and our Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Unit to learn about our specialized enforcement unit in Parks. We will also take a nature walk on the bridle path at Forest Park.
Free!
Event
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Nature Craft with Angel - Make Your Own Bird Feeder Ornaments
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Environmental Educator Angel Ehlers on this hands-on virtual journey, as she takes you through the easy process of making your own bird feeder from a few simple materials and ingredients.
Free!
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Story Time | Hopping into Spring with Frogs
at Virtual/Online Workshop
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Springtime is the frogs' most noisy season of all, so come on by to see what all the hubbub is about! We will learn fun facts, read a great storybook, and make a creative frog craft together.
Free!
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Birding: Spring Migrants
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. On this program, we search for birds that have gotten an early start on the Spring migration season.
Free!
Kids
Con Edison's Family Science Night
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
These science experiments and activities are perfect for an evening of family fun and learning together.
Free!
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Virtual STEAM Workshop: Paper Cutting Series
at Virtual/Online Workshop
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Participants will learn the traditional art form of Chinese paper cutting to inspire creative expression.
Free!
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Birding: Spring Migrants
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. On this program, we search for birds that have gotten an early start on the Spring migration season.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Birding: Birding 101
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. On this program, learn the very basics of bird watching as a hobby.
Free!
Kids
Welcome Spring Scavenger Hunt & Seed Swap
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come down to the Park from 10 am – Noon to participate in family friendly Springtime fun! Join our scavenger hunt, swap seeds or cuttings, and take home a plant grow kit.
Free!
Coastal Scavenger Hunt
at Beach 86th Street (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
You never know what you may observe on this exploration of clues left behind by some of the species that call this area their home.
Free!
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
at BMX Jump Park (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Free!