Best for Kids

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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.

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from June 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Jul31

KIM: Park Of the Americas

at Playground (Linden Playground) (in Park Of The Americas)Queens

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

KIM: Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park

at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

KIM: Sol Lain Playground

at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

KIM: The Big Park

at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

KIM: Tompkins Sqaure Park Playground

at Tompkins Square Park Playground - Ave A (in Tompkins Square Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts

at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

KIM: De Matti Playground

at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Join the fun! Our flag football program for ages 8–14 builds skills, teamwork, and confidence in a safe, fast-paced, non-contact environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

SSE: Learn to Play Volleyball

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Participants will learn fundamental volleyball skills such as serving, passing, hitting and blocking. Instruction is tailored to the age and skill level of the players.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Queens County Farm Hayrides!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.

Best For
Kids
Jul31

SSE: Kickball

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Get in the game! Our summer kickball program for ages 8–14 combines active play, skill-building, and teamwork in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Art Meets Books

at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Art and books collide with enriching activities for children ages 12 and under.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

SSE: Flag Football

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

4:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
tball is perfect for boys and girls ages 10-16 looking to learn the fundamentals of flag football in a safe, fast paces and fun environment
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

SSE: Boys Athletic Conditioning

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
This Program follows a progressive structure to build athletic skills, strength, agility, and confidence over the course of 12 weeks
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Double Dutch

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Jul31

Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie

at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Pontiac Playground)Bronx

8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on.....
Free!

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Kids
Jul31

Movies Under the Stars: IF

at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Evergreen Park)Queens

8:45 p.m.10:30 p.m.
IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025

Aug 1

Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground

at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Alley Pond Park

at Alley Springfield Playground (in Alley Pond Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Arrochar Playground

at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Bayswater Park

at Playground (in Bayswater Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Bloomingdale Park

at Bloomingdale ParkStaten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Carmansville Playground

at Play Area (in Carmansville Playground)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Columbus Park

at Columbus ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Corona Golf Playground

at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Highland Park

at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: John J. Carty Park

at Playground (in John J Carty Park)Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground

at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Levy Programs

at Play Area (in Levy Playground)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground

at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground

at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area (in Torsney Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground

at Play Area (in Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: McDonald's Playground

at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Nostrand Playground

at Nostrand PlaygroundBrooklyn

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Park Of the Americas

at Playground (Linden Playground) (in Park Of The Americas)Queens

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park

at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Sol Lain Playground

at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: The Big Park

at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park)Staten Island

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Tompkins Sqaure Park Playground

at Tompkins Square Park Playground - Ave A (in Tompkins Square Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts

at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

KIM: De Matti Playground

at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

Early Childhood Music & Movement

at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

10:45 a.m.11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

SSE: Co-ed Youth Basketball

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Dribble, pass, shoot and have a blast doing it! Our Youth Recreational Basketball Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, energetic, and supportive environ
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Join the fun! Our flag football program for ages 8–14 builds skills, teamwork, and confidence in a safe, fast-paced, non-contact environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

Queens County Farm Hayrides!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

SSE: Softball

at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly baseball program teaches hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running in a fun, team-focused environment for youth and teens.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug 1

SSE: Kickball & Dodgeball

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

3:45 p.m.5:00 p.m.
signed to promote teamwork, physical activity, and good sportsmanship, this program offers kids a chance to play two classic playground games in a safe and structured environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids

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