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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, August 21, 2026
Hunts Point Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
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
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright 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
Jennifer's Playground Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Jennifer's Playground Field House (in Jennifer's Playground), 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
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Afterschool Room (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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
Sorrentino Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (in Sorrentino Recreation Center), 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
St. James Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
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
St. John's Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
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
Walker Park Field House Summer Camp Regular Day
at Walker Park Field House (in Walker Park), 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
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Summer Camp Regular Day
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
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
NYC Parks Presents: Kids in Motion "Hustle Clash"
at Playground Area (in Bailey Playground), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 22, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Game of Zones: Girls Basketball Clinics
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
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
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Hoops Harmony Basketball Clinic
at Play Area (in Spuyten Duyvil Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Hopalong Andrew
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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 in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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
Friday, September 4, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival amusements, local vendors, and cotton candy. Rain date September 13.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Angling for a Fish
at Gerritsen Beach (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Marine Park Alliance and NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation to learn to fish. All supplies provided!
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 11, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities for children.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 18, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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
Friday, September 25, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Salt Marsh Saturday
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
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
Saturday, October 3, 2026
46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at New York City, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us & GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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!
Kids
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites kids to put on your favorite costume and join the fun.
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
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