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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
Friday, July 31, 2026
Kids in Motion: Willis Playground
at Play Area (in Willis 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: 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
KIM: Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard
at Play Area (in Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:30 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
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
Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
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: Seasonal Clinics at Greenbelt Recreation Center
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 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 Seasonal Clinics at McDonald's Playground
at Multi-Use Room
3:30 p.m.–5:30 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: Spuyten Duyvil Playground "Game On"
at Play Area (in Spuyten Duyvil Playground), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 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
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
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