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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
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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
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
Friday, June 13, 2025
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!
Kids
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.
Kids
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Explorers Club with Dongan Hills Library
at Greenbelt Nature Center - Hike Start Point (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Dongan Hills Library and the Greenbelt Nature Center for an outdoor adventure!
Free!
Kids
Interactive Music Hour with Flying Teapot (Ages 0-4)
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join the garden members for a creative and very interactive hour of music, with songs and instruments for littles, geared to babies through age 4, led by Joanne Riel of Flying Teapot!
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: 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
Science in the Woods - Forest Animals and Local Birds
at Alley Pond Park Environmental Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Explore the forest ecosystem to learn about local plants and animals that make NYC Parks their home.
Free!
Kids
Arts & Crafts in the Garden
at Brooklyn's Finest Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us at Brooklyn's Finest Garden for a day of arts & crafts and fun for the whole family!
Free!
Kids
Open House - Planting, Games, & More
at Krystal Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Plant your own seeds to take home, play some giant Jenga, or visit all the garden beds! Take a deep dive into our 2025 attraction piece - our preserved wasp nest display!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers - "Bee" My Friend!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Free!
Kids
4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Festival at Tappen Park
at Tappen Park, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Stand united with Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc as we commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth at the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Festival at Tappen Park-Stapleton
Free!
Event
Arts & Crafts
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Hornaday Garden will be holding an arts & crafts event with snacks and different activities for the kids in the neighborhood for Open Garden NYC on June 14th!
Free!
Kids
Open Garden Doors
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jardin de la Familia will be having a fun and educational experience for kids and their families on Open Garden NYC!
Free!
Kids
Story Time in the Garden
at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The garden group will be hosting a story time for kids, book swap/giveaway, kids activities, and baked goods sale. All are welcome!
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Zing!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Free!
Kids
Open Bluegrass Jam Session
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
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.
Kids
Saturday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Free!
Kids
Saturday Community Clean Up - Student Shift
at Park House (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Are you a student looking to give back and make a difference? Come volunteer with fellow students every second Saturday at Washington Square Park!
Free!
Kids
Sparkle & Shine: A Glitter Art Adventure!
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Perfect for children of all skill levels, “Sparkle & Shine” is a magical way to make art that truly glows!
Free!
Kids
Park After Dark: Pride Movie Night (Wicked)
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 p.m.–11:55 p.m.
Bring a blanket and enjoy Wicked with a great view of the Hell Gate Bridge and city skyline!
Free!
Event
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Father's Day 2025
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Dad with a memorable day in vibrant gardens.
Event
CANCELLED: Open House
at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Open House - Enjoy the garden's peaceful sights, sounds, smells, and serenity, or join us to paint a garden sign!
Free!
Kids
Just for Kids: Inside a Firetruck
at Dr. John's Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This Father’s Day, enjoy an inside tour of a fire truck with Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
Free!
Event
Paint Day at the Garden
at Melrose New Generation Community Garden, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Melrose New Generation Community Garden to help add color to the garden by stopping by and painting a stepping stone!
Free!
Event
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.
Kids
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.
Kids
Monday, June 16, 2025
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!
Kids
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.
Kids
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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.
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!
Kids
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.
Kids
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
Independence Day Celebration 2025 at Fort Totten Park
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Bayside Historical Society is hosting the 8th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 18th, with a free concert and fireworks display by Grucci in Fort Totten Park.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 19, 2025
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.
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
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
Friday, June 20, 2025
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!
Kids
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.
Kids
Growing Readers in South Jamaica Infinity Garden
at South Jamaica Infinity Garden, Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrating reading through programming for families 0-5 yrs. old. All children will leave with their own book to read at home.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Garden Fun for Children
at Demera/Santiago Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to Demera Santiago Garden for a day of garden fun! There will be a compost demo for children, as well as, planting seeds and plant drawing.
Free!
Event
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
Science in the Woods - Forest Floor- Invertebrate Investigation
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Explore the forest ecosystem to learn about local plants and animals that make NYC Parks their home.
Free!
Event
Community Paddle at Starlight Park
at Starlight Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Community paddle at Starlight Park, Bronx.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day: Caribbean Heritage Month
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we learn about the Cultures here In Little Caribbean that make our neighborhood and community vibrant. Learn about the history of Carnival and why it is a year long festival that spans throughout the Caribbean and South America!
Free!
Event
NYC DOT Helmet Distribution
at Starlight Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
NYC DOT free helmet distribution at Starlight Park, Bronx
Free!
Kids
Pollinator Palooza
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We’re hosting a pollinator-themed afternoon of art, games, and exploration.
Free!
Event
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.
Kids
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