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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
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
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
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Fever Festival
at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
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, June 14, 2026
Just for Kids: PuppetMobile’s Pinocchio
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Find a spot on the lawn for this one-of-a-kind production of Pinocchio in Marine Park, presented by the CityParks PuppetMobile in partnership with City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks.
Free!
Kids
Monday, June 15, 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
Tuesday, June 16, 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
Wednesday, June 17, 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
Thursday, June 18, 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
NYC Parks Presents: Class Dismissed Carnival
at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 19, 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
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
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
Just for Kids: Juneteenth Book Event
at Dr. John's Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn all about the celebration of Juneteenth and the importance of commemorating this milestone with Gerritsen Beach Public Library.
Free!
Kids
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, June 21, 2026
Just for Kids: Inside an Ambulance
at Dr. John's Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This Father’s Day, enjoy a multilingual tour of an ambulance with Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department, including English-, Spanish-, and Russian-speaking volunteers.
Free!
Kids
Summer Sun: Scopes on the Solstice
at Lawn near the flagpole (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join MPA and the Amateur Astronomers Association as we celebrate the longest day of the year by viewing the sun through telescopes with filters to allow for safe solar observation.Â
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 23, 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
Wednesday, June 24, 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, June 25, 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
Fireworks & Fun - Urban Farm Open Hours
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun with special evening Open Hours at our Urban Farm (6 PM-9 PM)!
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 26, 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
Olympic Handball Tournament
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Olympic Handball Tournament
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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
Tuesday, June 30, 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
Monday, July 6, 2026
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Media Lab (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Cunningham Park Field House Summer Camp Extended Day
at Cunningham Park Field House (in Cunningham Park), 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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Faber Park Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room A / Media Lab (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Rotunda (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Afterschool Room (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), 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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
St. James Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Extended Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
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 will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventures, techno
Free!
Kids
Cunningham Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Cunningham Park Field House (in Cunningham Park), 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! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
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! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
Faber Park Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room A / Media Lab (in Faber Park Recreation Center), 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! Your child will engage in sports, fitness, and outdoor adventure, tech
Free!
Kids
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