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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
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Read stories, sing songs and have fun together under the boughs of the trees. Join Hudson Park Library for this children’s storytime!
Free!
Kids
Arts Trail Nature Walks: Alley Pond Park
at Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join the Queens College School of Arts, the Godwin-Ternbach Museum & Urban Park Rangers for an Arts Trail Nature Walk at Alley Pond Park!
Free!
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
at Parade Ground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
VCPA presents Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest- FREE Movies in the Park with music and crafts.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Groove NYC — Dance for Kids
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Socrates hosts GROOVE NYC dance sessions to give kids permission to move without judgment!
Free!
Kids
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance Reading Circle
at 124th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Reading Circle is a free pop-up library for kids at Marcus Garvey Park.
Free!
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 Miss Debbie will have waiting!
Free!
Kids
Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Hopalong Andrew
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Free summer concerts at Hippo Playground in Riverside Park!
Free!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Elena Moon Park and Friends
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children’s series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Free!
Kids
Stories in the Shade
at Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the City Island Library for Stories in the Shade every Thursday this summer, under the gazebo in the Playground for All Children.
Free!
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
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 2, 2024
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
Game & Gab
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join Hex & Co, and unwind after work by playing board games in the park!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Free Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge park on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Free!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Free!
Kids
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Through hands-on mini-experiments, children will experience the thrill of discovery, fostering their curiosity about the world of science.
Free!
Kids
Live Storytelling in Central Park
at Hans Christian Andersen Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Each summer on Saturday morning since 1956, New Yorkers of all ages have listened to Andersen tales and other stories, folktales, and fairytales from around the world told by a group of brilliant storytellers at the Hans Christian Andersen Statue in Central Park. This landmark New York event has remained free. In today's world, the engagement, benefits, and magical delight of listening to a story are ever more important.
Free!
Event
Mark Morris Dance Group
at Harbor View Lawn (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Mark Morris Dance Group returns to Brooklyn Park Bridge, for a special, outdoor performance and an all-ages family-friendly workshop.
Free!
Kids
Summer of Science: Just Add Water!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a splashing good time at the Greenbelt Nature Center
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Cooking Demonstration
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the farm this summer to sample easy-to-make recipes featuring the farm’s seasonal produce.
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Cooking Demonstration
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the farm this summer to sample easy-to-make recipes featuring the farm’s seasonal produce.
Free!
Kids
NYSCI presents: Rocket Launcher
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science as we explore the principles of flight by designing and launching a straw rocket & many other exciting activities!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Kids Day Fest at Patchen Community Square Garden
at Patchen Community Square, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
There will be lots of kid-friendly activities, including arts & craft projects, tie dye, garden tours, and a free library.
Free!
Event
Science in the Woods
at Alley Pond Park Environmental Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy FREE, hands-on science programming with our partners at APEC. Please be prepared for a hike with proper shoes and bug spray.
Free!
Event
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Monday, August 5, 2024
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
Free!
Kids
Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Read stories, sing songs and have fun together under the boughs of the trees. Join Hudson Park Library for this children’s storytime!
Free!
Kids
Percussion Workshops
at Lawn - along 35th Avenue (in Crocheron Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join the Queens College School of Arts for percussion workshops at Crocheron Park, where a professional teaching artist will guide the community in exploring percussion using unique items and fostering creative music-making in the park!
Free!
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
at Parade Ground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
VCPA presents Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest- FREE Movies in the Park with music and crafts.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
Free!
Kids
Groove NYC — Dance for Kids
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Socrates hosts GROOVE NYC dance sessions to give kids permission to move without judgment!
Free!
Kids
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance Reading Circle
at 124th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Reading Circle is a free pop-up library for kids at Marcus Garvey Park.
Free!
Kids
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance Reading Circle
at 124th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Reading Circle is a free pop-up library for kids at Marcus Garvey Park.
Free!
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 Miss Debbie will have waiting!
Free!
Kids
Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Cara Samantha
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Free Summer Concerts at Hippo Playground in Riverside Park!
Free!
Event
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Dances Around the World’s Boro: Soca
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Queensboro Dance Festival’s “Dancing Around the World’s Boro” dance class series. Each family-friendly class features a folkloric or social dance from a different culture from Queens.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 8, 2024
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
2024 Ocean Breeze Cross Country Camp
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: 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 and develop self-confidence in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Free!
Kids
Stories in the Shade
at Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the City Island Library for Stories in the Shade every Thursday this summer, under the gazebo in the Playground for All Children.
Free!
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
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
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