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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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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Aug 7

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day

at Walker Park Field House (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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 7

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!

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Event
Aug 7

KIM: Astoria Heights Playground

at Astoria Heights 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 7

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 7

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 7

KIM: Nostrand Playground

at PS 361, 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 7

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 7

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 7

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
Aug 7

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

Friday, August 8, 2025

Aug 8

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Greenbelt Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Media Lab (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Gymnasium (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day

at Walker Park Field House (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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Aug 8

KIM: Astoria Heights Playground

at Astoria Heights 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 8

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 8

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 8

KIM: Nostrand Playground

at PS 361, 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 8

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 8

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!

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