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, June 27, 2026
Kids in Motion: Columbus Park
at Columbus Park, Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: De Matti Playground
at De Matti Playground (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Faber
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Grover Cleveland Playground
at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland 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

Kids In Motion: Hoover-Manton Playgrounds
at Open Area (in Hoover - Manton Playgrounds), 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

Kids In Motion: Levy
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Mathews-Palmer Playground
at Play Area (in Mathews-Palmer Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: Nautilus Playground
at Nautilus Playground (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), 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

Kids In Motion: P.S. 55
at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park
at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park), 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

Kids In Motion: Schmul
at Playground (in Schmul Park), Staten Island
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
Kids in Motion: Seward Park
at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids in Motion: Sol Lain Playground
at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids in Motion: St. Mary's Park West
at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: The Big Park
at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Torsney Playground
at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area (in Torsney 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

Kids In Motion: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), 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 Recreation Summer Sports Experience
at Basketball Courts (in Dutch Kills Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience season has begun!
Free!
Kids

Summer Sports Experience: Basketball Skills and Drills
at Basketball Courts (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds.
Free!
Kids

NYC Parks Presents: Summer Starts Here
at Basketball Court (in Cedar Playground), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids

Pollinator Palooza
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Buzz over to the Urban Farm for a colorful afternoon of pollinator-themed afternoon of activities, games, crafts, and garden tours.
Free!
Kids

Summer Sports Experience: Basketball Seasonal Clinics at Faber Recreation Center
at Multi-Use Room B (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island 
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Flag Football
at Basketball Courts (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds.
Free!
Kids

Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.
Free!
Kids

Movies Under the Stars: Space Jam
at Multipurpose Field (in Mahoney Playground), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
Michael Jordan must help the Looney Tunes win a basketball game against a group of outer-space creatures who plan to kidnap the Looney Tunes
Free!
Kids

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Summer Sport Experience: Pickleball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Goat (2026)
at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros & play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest animals in the world.
Free!
Kids

Monday, June 29, 2026
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Pickleball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
June - Monday Morning Pitch in to Pick Up
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
June - Monday Morning Pitch in to Pick Up
Free!
Kids

Le Carrousel Extravaganza in Bryant Park
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
A lively, all-in-one entertainment experience featuring magic, puppetry, science, music, and storytelling.
Free!
Kids

Summer Sports Experience: Basketball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Pickleball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Pickleball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Summer Sports Experience: Pickleball
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
Free!
Kids
Kids in Motion: Al Quinones Playground
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: Alley/Springfield Playground
at Alley Springfield Playground (in Alley Pond Park), 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

Kids in Motion: Anne Loftus Playground
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: Arrochar
at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Austin J. McDonald's Playground
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
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
Kids in Motion: Ben Abrams Playground
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground
at Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: Brookville Park
at Brookville Playground (in Brookville Park), 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

Kids in Motion: Columbus Park
at Columbus Park, Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids

Kids In Motion: De Matti Playground
at De Matti Playground (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Faber
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
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
Kids In Motion: Grover Cleveland Playground
at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland 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

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