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
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Trick or Treat at Risse Street Community Garden
at Risse Street Community Garden, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Connect with the community through trick or treating and get your face painted!
Free!
Kids
Truco o Trato / Trick or Treat
at Sunset Community Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Una fiesta de Halloween para la comunidad. ¡Ven a disfrutar de música, dulces y diversión! A Halloween party for the community. Come and enjoy music, candy, and fun!
Free!
Kids
LIC Community Garden Halloween Trick or Treating
at LIC Community Gardens, Inc., Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please bring your little ones by the Long Island City Community Garden for our annual Halloween Trick or Treating event!
Free!
Kids
Safe Halloween at Howard Garden
at Howard Garden (in ), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
All are welcome to Howard Garden for a family-friendly Safe Halloween! There will be a costume contest, games, sweet treats, music, and refreshments. Fun for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Sugar Hill Hope Garden Annual Halloween Party Candy Giveaway
at Sugar Hill Hope Garden, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sugar Hill Hope Garden will be having a Halloween Celebration and Candy Giveaway!
Free!
Kids
Trick or Treat at the Garden Gate
at Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Treats only for goblins, ghosts and ghouls of all ages at the Edgecombe Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary gate, Saturday, October 31st for a Happy Halloween!
Free!
Kids
Halloween Party
at Garden of Life, Bronx
3:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Families in the community are invited to show off their Halloween costumes at Garden of Life's Halloween Party!
Free!
Kids
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites kids to put on your favorite costume and join the fun, featuring Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band.
Free!
Kids

HallowGreen
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
On this Halloween, we will be celebrating the Ghouls and Bootiful flora beneath spooky skies.
Free!
Kids
Halloween Candy Giveaway
at Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat? Treat! Come by the Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden on October 31st for a sweet surprise!
Free!
Kids
Haunted Garden Halloween Party
at 61 Franklin Street Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Neighbors of all ages are invited to stop by for Halloween fun, festive decorations, treats, and a few spooky surprises throughout the garden. Costumes are encouraged!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Family Art Project: Day of the Dead
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday.
Kids

Haunted Carousel
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.
Kids

Monday, November 2, 2026
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This November, bring your kids to Le Carrousel for an extravaganza!
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLD - Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Free!
Kids

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tiny Tots: Session 1
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

Tiny Tots: Session 2
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This November, bring your kids to Le Carrousel for an extravaganza!
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLD - Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Free!
Kids

Thursday, November 5, 2026
Tiny Tots: Session 1
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

Tiny Tots: Session 2
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Every Play Counts, Every Player Matters
at Athletic Field (in Starlight Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids

Youth Sports Club
at Gymnasium (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join our Youth Sports Club where will we hosting weekly clinics teaching youth how to play a variety of sports.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Raptors in Autumn Sky
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Keep your eyes on the sky as you look for migrating hawks soaring above the Hudson River!
Kids

Family Time
at Gymnasium (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Family Time is an open gymnasium time for members of all ages.
Free!
Kids
Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park
Free!
Kids

Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC-NY
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the opportunity to learn traditional indigenous crafts, and gain exposure to contemporary indigenous cultures.
Free!
Kids

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Family Art Project: Raptors in Autumn Sky
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Keep your eyes on the sky as you look for migrating hawks soaring above the Hudson River!
Kids

Monday, November 9, 2026
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This November, bring your kids to Le Carrousel for an extravaganza!
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLD - Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Free!
Kids

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tiny Tots: Session 1
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

Tiny Tots: Session 2
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This November, bring your kids to Le Carrousel for an extravaganza!
Free!
Kids

NYC Parks Girls Flag Football Festival
at Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a fun day of competition, drills, games, and other football activities.
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Tiny Tots: Session 1
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

Tiny Tots: Session 2
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Free!
Kids

After School Youth Recreation
at Classroom A - Small (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us after school for fun games and active play.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Every Play Counts, Every Player Matters
at Athletic Field (in Starlight Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids

Youth Sports Club
at Gymnasium (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join our Youth Sports Club where will we hosting weekly clinics teaching youth how to play a variety of sports.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We'll learn about soil and decomposers as we craft mini jar habitats. While jars are provided,
Kids

Family Time
at Gymnasium (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Family Time is an open gymnasium time for members of all ages.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids