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
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
A.R.R.O.W Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Media Lab (in Walker Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help children 5 and under learn soccer skills and develop self-confidence in a fun, noncompetitive environment.
Free!
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
at Astoria Heights Playground, 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!
Kids
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
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!
Kids
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!
Kids
Friday, August 8, 2025
A.R.R.O.W. Field House Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
A.R.R.O.W Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Media Lab (in Walker Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The NYC Parks Summer Day Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 6 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures.
Free!
Kids
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
at Astoria Heights Playground, 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!
Kids
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!
Kids
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
at Astoria Heights Playground, 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!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers - Storytelling with Rachael Harrington
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Free!
Event
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Saturday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Community Clean Up - Student Shift
at Park House (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Are you a student looking to give back and make a difference? Come volunteer with fellow students every second Saturday at Washington Square Park!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Karma Kids Yoga
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Free!
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