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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, August 8, 2024
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
Hip to Hip Theatre Company presents: The Winter’s Tale
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Hip to Hip Theatre Company presents: The Winter’s Tale
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 9, 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
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
Ocean Breeze Parent & Me Paint Night
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Parent & Me Paint Night
Free!
Event
Movie Night - Elemental
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars overlooking the Hell Gate Bridge and city skyline! Elemental will begin at sunset.
Free!
Kids
Top Gun: Maverick | SummerStarz Free Movies (Transmitter Park)
at WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Top Gun: Maverick was rescheduled from July 12th, after being rained out.
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After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.
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SummerStarz is a series of 4 free, wonderful family-friendly movies at Transmitter Park presented by Town Square, a local nonprofit organization. Come early to snag a good spot on the grass. Enjoy the gorgeous Brooklyn waterfront until the movie starts at sunset. Get your FREE TICKETS! Can’t wait!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Community Science Seining
at Pier 4 Beach (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover the amazing biodiversity of the East River as Brooklyn Bridge Park staff and marine biologists use a seine net to catch-and-release incredible organisms
Free!
Event
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
Open Play: Corn Hole and Dominoes
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ready to flex those dominoes muscles or show off your corn hole skills? Join us for Open Play at DFM! On select Saturdays, you can play corn hole or dominoes for free at the museum.
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
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
Citypark's PuppetMobile Presents Cinderella Samba
at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Cityparks PuppetMobile for Cinderella Samba!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Kids
Hindu Lamp Ceremony
at Pebble Beach (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy at their 12th annual Hindu Lamp Ceremony at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pebble Beach
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Family Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Free!
Kids
Family Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm.
Free!
Kids
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, August 13, 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
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
Dances Around the World’s Boro: Greek Social Dance Circles
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!
Event
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
Wednesday, August 14, 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
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: Joanie Leeds
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
Dances Around the World’s Boro: Japanese Yosakoi dance
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!
Event
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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
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 16, 2024
Story Time & Art Activity with the New York Public Library (NYPL) at Van Cortlandt House Museum
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Van Cortlandt House Museum has partnered with the New York Public Library (NYPL) for a free kids story time and art activity day! Join us on the museum lawn on Friday, August 16th from 10 AM - 12 PM to read a story, make some art to take home, and discover the many resources, programs, and services that the NYPL has to offer for New Yorkers of all ages.
This is a FREE walk-up event - registration is not required.
Free!
Event
Carousel Grab-n-Go
at 1 Eton Place (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Take a spin on the Carousel for all Children and grab a dragon fly craft.
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
Saturday, August 17, 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
Learn to Ride a Bike Clinic at Ocean Breeze
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to Ride a Bike Day at Ocean Breeze!
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
Family Fun Day
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Save the Date! Join us for our FREE Annual Family Fun Day at Idlewild Environmental Center on August 17th from 12-4 PM.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages! Kite kits are provided free for children, or bring your own favorite kite from home.
Free!
Kids
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
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