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
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun will be waiting!
Free!
Kids
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!
SSE: Kickball & Dodgeball
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
signed to promote teamwork, physical activity, and good sportsmanship, this program offers kids a chance to play two classic playground games in a safe and structured environment.
Free!
Kids
SSE: Youth Soccer Stars
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
5:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This soccer program offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where children of all skill levels can learn and enjoy the game of soccer.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
at Athletic Field (in Peter's Field), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The animated film tells the story of teenage sea kraken Ruby Gillman. Struggling to fit in at her high school Oceanside High, Ruby discovers her ancestral destiny to reign as Warrior Qu
Free!
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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!
Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground
at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), 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!
KIM: Alley Pond Park
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
KIM: Arrochar Playground
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
KIM: Bayswater Park
at Playground (in Bayswater 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
KIM: Bloomingdale Park
at Bloomingdale 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
KIM: Bloomingdale Playground
at Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:30 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!
KIM: Carmansville Playground
at Play Area (in Carmansville 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!
KIM: 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!
KIM: Corona Golf Playground
at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground), Queens 

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!
Kids
KIM: Highland Park
at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland 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
KIM: John J. Carty Park
at Playground (in John J Carty Park), 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!
Kids
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio 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
KIM: Levy Programs
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
KIM: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
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
KIM: Lou Lodati / 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
KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
at Play Area (in Martin Luther King, Jr. 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!
KIM: 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
KIM: Nostrand Playground
at Nostrand Playground, 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!
Kids
KIM: Park Of the Americas
at Playground (Linden Playground) (in Park Of The Americas), 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
KIM: 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
KIM: 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!
KIM: 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
KIM: Tompkins Square Park Playground
at Tompkins Square Park Playground - Ave A (in Tompkins Square 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!
KIM: 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
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona 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
KIM: De Matti Playground
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

10:30 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
SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join the fun! Our flag football program for ages 8–14 builds skills, teamwork, and confidence in a safe, fast-paced, non-contact environment.
Free!
Kids
SSE: Learn to Play Volleyball
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participants will learn fundamental volleyball skills such as serving, passing, hitting and blocking. Instruction is tailored to the age and skill level of the players.
Free!
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.
SSE: Kickball
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Get in the game! Our summer kickball program for ages 8–14 combines active play, skill-building, and teamwork in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Free!
Kids
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!
Kids
SSE: Flag Football
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
tball is perfect for boys and girls ages 10-16 looking to learn the fundamentals of flag football in a safe, fast paces and fun environment
Free!
Kids
SSE: Boys Athletic Conditioning
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This Program follows a progressive structure to build athletic skills, strength, agility, and confidence over the course of 12 weeks
Free!
Kids
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!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Wild Robot
at Wright Brothers Playground, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned
Free!
Friday, August 8, 2025
Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground
at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), 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!
KIM: Alley Pond Park
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
KIM: Arrochar Playground
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
KIM: Bayswater Park
at Playground (in Bayswater 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
KIM: Bloomingdale Park
at Bloomingdale 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
KIM: Bloomingdale Playground
at Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:30 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!
KIM: Carmansville Playground
at Play Area (in Carmansville 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!
KIM: 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!
KIM: Corona Golf Playground
at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground), Queens 

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!
Kids
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