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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
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Friday, April 3, 2026
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Easter Super Egg Hunt
at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us on this day when the Easter Bunny comes to play. We'll have treats and games to play for a day of Easter fun!
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt perfect for little ones aged 3 to 6—giggles and goodies guaranteed! Don’t miss out on the fun and laughter—bring your little bunnies along!
Free!
Event
Family Art Project: Flora and Fauna Mosaics
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the diversity of life at Wave Hill through mosaics.
Kids
Bunny Wonderland
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a family friendly Easter themed special event.
Free!
Event
WBO Spring Egg Hunt
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for spring games, arts & crafts, potato sack races and more!
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 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
Easter in the Garden
at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to Whole Neighborhood Garden for a fun family friendly Easter celebration! Festivities will include an Easter egg hunt, games, and crafts. All are welcome!
Free!
Kids
Pohela Boishakh -Bengali New Year
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Pohela Boishakh — Bengali New Year — at King Manor on Saturday, April 4th!
Free!
Event
Von King’s Annual Egg Hunt
at HVK South Terrace (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Egg Hunt
Free!
Event
Easter Egg Hunt
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get ready for a fun-filled egg hunt adventure perfect for kids aged 7 to 12!
Free!
Kids
Easter Egg Hunt
at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden for the garden group's annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Free!
Event
Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 8 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Family Art Project: Flora and Fauna Mosaics
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the diversity of life at Wave Hill through mosaics.
Kids
Spring has Sprung Wildlife Walk
at Springfield Blvd and 146th Avenue Entrance (in Springfield Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and explore the fascinating world of young animals and their very early days!
Free!
Event
Monday, April 6, 2026
Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up at Starlight Park, Bronx
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Ranger Games
at Lawn (in Naples Playground), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting nature games.
Free!
Event
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Fire Making
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers atop Fort Greene and learn the basics of fire safety and fire making.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Beach Mural Making
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Let your natural creativity flow! Join the Urban Park Rangers at Orchard Beach to build a communal mural using natural materials.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Earth Month Native Plant Party
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Month with the Urban Park Rangers in a service-oriented event focused on native wildflower planting and its benefits to park ecosystems.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Geology Rocks!
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all about the geological landscape of Manhattan.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Kids Week: All About Trees
at Lawn Area - Bay Street and School Road (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn all about trees! The Rangers will take a walk around the park sharing how trees grow, how to identify common NYC trees, and some park history.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Animal Habitats
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers for a habitat hike and learn about the process of construction and design behind animal architecture.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
at Rochester Avenue and President Street (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn all the nature that surrounds us on this walk through Central Park.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Wilson Avenue and Weirfield Street (in Irving Square Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Search for signs of spring on this nature scavenger hunt. Follow the trail of urban wildlife and unique plants and trees, discover something new while having a blast!
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park using your senses of touch, smell, sight and hearing to explore the natural world.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Search for signs of spring on this nature scavenger hunt. Follow the trail of urban wildlife and unique plants and trees, discover something new while having a blast!
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Springtime Celebration
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of crafts, games and other fun activities to celebrate all things spring.
Free!
Event
Little Sprouts: Jump and Play
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join the fun out A.R.R.O.W. Field Houses' Little Sprouts: Jump and Play program.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
at Rosedale and Lacombe Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing at Soundview Park, The Bronx
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
at Rosedale and Lacombe Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows, foam axes and targets.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join our Urban Park Rangers for free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod or cast a net. Ages 8 and up
Free!
Event
Morning Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for morning gardening Thursday at Starlight Park
Free!
Kids
Concrete Friends Virtual Monthly Meeting
at Virtual/Online Events
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Concrete Friends Virtual Monthly Meeting
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Spring Wildlife Crafts
at De Matti Playground (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and make a funny bunny craft to celebrate the spring season! You will be very HOPPY that you did!
Free!
Event
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Seining Kickoff Party
at Water's Edge Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Grab a pair of waders and help us as we drag a 30-foot-long seining net along the shore of the Harlem River and discover the amazing biodiversity found in our waterways.
Free!
Event
Kids Week: Birding for Kids
at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bird watching can be fun, especially in the spring. Learn all about different ways to identify birds in our parks.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Earth Month Eco Crafts
at Entrance - 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets (in Travers Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Create your own art piece using items from the natural world as your inspiration.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Immersive Storytelling Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this storytelling adventure! Embark on this quest of survival skills, and learn how to find your way while identifying the flora and fauna of the forest.
Free!
Kids
Friday, April 10, 2026
Upcycled Egg Carton (and Cardboard) Crafts
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Upcycle egg cartons (and other materials) into insects and other springtime critters.
Free!
Kids
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