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.

Best for Kids Events

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from May 6, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Friday, August 15, 2025

Aug15

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!

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Kids

Aug15

Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens

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Kids

Aug15

Greenbelt Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island

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Kids

Aug15

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan

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Kids

Aug15

Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens

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Kids

Aug15

St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn

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Kids

Aug15

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

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Kids

Aug15

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!

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Kids

Aug15

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan

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Kids

Aug15

Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan

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Kids

Aug15

Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan

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Kids

Aug15

Detective Keith L. Williams Field House Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room A (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens

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Kids

Aug15

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan

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Kids

Aug15

Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens

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Kids

Aug15

St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn

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Kids

Aug15

Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day

at Media Lab (in Walker Park), Staten Island

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Kids

Aug15

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx

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Kids

Aug15

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!

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Kids

Aug15

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!

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Kids

Aug15

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.

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Kids

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Aug16

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!

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Kids

Aug16

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 celebrating simple fun!
Free!

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Kids

Aug16

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.

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Kids

Aug16

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!

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Kids

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Aug17

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.

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Kids

Aug17

Sea Shanty Sessions

at The Noble Maritime Collection

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.

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Kids