Best for Kids

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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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from September 30, 2026 to March 1, 2027

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Oct 3

Fort Totten Fall Festival

at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a free Fall Festival. Enjoy family fun games & activities, performers, silent disco, and more!
Free!

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Oct 3

Gladiators NYC

at Cloisters Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Step into the action at Gladiators NYC! Experience medieval-inspired demonstrations, hands-on activities, foam sword and shield play, and interactive quests for all ages.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 3

Park Open Studio

at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 3

Summer Sports Experience: Basketball: Skills and Drills

at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge 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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Classical For Kids

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Classical pianist and parent Eleonor Bindman hosts this music listening event for families.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Al Quinones Playground

at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Ben Abrams Playground

at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Hunts Point Playground

at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Loreto Playground

at Loreto Playground, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Metcalf Playground

at Metcalf Playground (in Soundview Park), Bronx

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Spuyten Duyvil Playground

at Play Area (in Spuyten Duyvil Playground), Bronx

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: St. James Playground

at St. James Park Playground (in St. James Park), Bronx

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: St. Mary's Park West

at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Kids in Motion: Williamsbridge Oval Playground West

at Playground South (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Movies Under the Stars: The Wild Robot

at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan

6:45 p.m.–8:30 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!

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Kids
Oct 3

Movies Under the Stars: Hocus Pocus | PG

at Turf Field (in Murray Playground), Queens

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Three 17th-century wishes, resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 3

Movies Under the Stars: Lilo and Stitch (2025)

at Play Area (in Noble Playground), Bronx

8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch”...
Free!

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Kids

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Oct 4

The Garden

at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Let imaginations bloom! ? On Oct 4, families with children ages 0-5 can experience The Garden, a FREE outdoor performance featuring movement, multilingual poetry, sensory play & more.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 4

Girl's Softball Clinic

at Ballfield 11

9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the offseason? This all-girls softball program will help you keep the rust off your game and get you
Free!

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Kids
Oct 4

Family Art Project: Whimsical Windchimes

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
As the days grow colder and gusts of air shake the trees, harness the power of wind with your very own windchime.

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Kids
Oct 4

Kids In Motion: Grover Cleveland Playground

at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland 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
Oct 4

Kids In Motion: Rosemary's Playground

at Playground (in Rosemary's 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!

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Kids
Oct 4

Climate Week: Transform a T Shirt into a Tote Bag

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Climate Week is a great time to be crafty and eco-friendly!
Free!

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Event
Oct 4

Fall Festival

at Beach 116 (in Rockaway Beach), Queens

12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Bring your family for a fun filled day at the Rockaway Fall Festival. There will be a pumpkin maze, pumpkin patch, Mechanical ride, light refreshments, giveaways, games and arts & crafts.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 4

Harvest Festival

at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!

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Oct 4

Urban Wildlife: The Big City Trio

at West 72nd and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a lighthearted look at pigeons, rats, and squirrels, the everyday animals that give our neighborhoods a little extra personality
Free!

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Kids
Oct 4

Movies Under the Stars: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants (2025)

at Lawn Area (in Bill Brown Playground), Brooklyn

6:45 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure!
Free!

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Kids

Monday, October 5, 2026

Oct 5

CANCELLED: Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up

at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with us! We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River.
Free!

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Kids
Oct 5

Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLD - Ballet Programming

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

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
BE BOLD - Ballet Explorations, Ballet Offers Leadership Development! A new approach to dance education!
Free!

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Event

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Oct 6

CANCELED: Kids in Motion: Seward Park

at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

CANCELED: 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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids in Motion: Anne Loftus Playground

at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

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Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids In Motion: Beach 59th Street Playground

at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), 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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids In Motion: Bowne Park

at Bowne Park Playground (in Bowne 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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids in Motion: Columbus Park

at Columbus Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids In Motion: 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
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids In Motion: 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.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids In Motion: Rosemary's Playground

at Playground (in Rosemary's 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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury Playground

at Samuel Seabury 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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids In Motion: St. John's park

at Playground (in St. John's 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.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

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!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Kids in Motion: Tompkins Square Park

at Avenue A and St. Marks Place (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!

Best For
Kids

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