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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
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
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
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
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
Monday, October 7, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
Free!
Kids
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden - Brooklyn, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
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
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
Free!
Kids
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
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
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, October 11, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
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, October 12, 2024
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
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)
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
Monday, October 14, 2024
Bayswater Fall Festival
at The Healing Garden
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers and NYC Department of Parks for a fun filled day of exciting activities. There will be a mechanical ride, bounce house, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, refreshments, arts & craft, giveaways games, music and more.
Free!
Event
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden - Brooklyn, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Leaf Rubbing Wreath
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us to create a seasonally inspired craft made from recycled materials.
Space is limited! Must RSVP.
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, October 16, 2024
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Thursday, October 17, 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
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, October 18, 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
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program at the NYRR Fall Jamboree
at Armory Track, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
Raptors in the Autumn Sky
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be inspired by our feathery friends
Free!
Event
Whiz Kidz
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
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)
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
Fall Festival
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day packed with fun, creativity, and a touch of history on October 19th from 11AM-4PM! Fall Festival returns to the Dyckman Farmhouse with new and exciting activities + our favorite annual ones.
Free!
Event
Field Guide: Fire Feast
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We come together to consider foods that signify moments of togetherness. This fire feast is to give energies back, to consider our togetherness and how we strive for freedom of others.
Free!
Event
Open House New York: The Historic Houses of Conference House Park
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Open House New York: The Historic Houses of Conference House Park
Free!
Kids
West 104th Street Garden 30th Anniversary Festival
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group has a fun, family-friendly day planned with games, a flea market, a raffle, a bake sale, workshops, pumpkin painting and refreshments. All are welcome!
Free!
Kids
6&B Kids Bulb Planting Day
at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join 6th Street & Avenue B Garden group, rain or shine, to help plant daffodil bulbs in their kids garden and enjoy a warming cup of borscht cooked up by Chef Michael!
Free!
Kids
Raptorama!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
See live birds of prey up close with American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and NYC Bird Alliance.
Free!
Kids
Marine Park Alliance Presents: The Festival of Lights - Diwali
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pandit Ravi Doobay describes traditions honoring the holy month of Hartika on the Hindu calendar and Bharatanatyam dancer Sloka Lyengar performs exquisite devotional dances.
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Open House New York: The Historic Houses of Conference House Park
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Open House New York: The Historic Houses of Conference House Park
Free!
Kids
West 104th Street Garden 30th Anniversary Festival
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group has a fun, family-friendly day planned with games, a flea market, a raffle, a bake sale, workshops, pumpkin painting and refreshments. All are welcome!
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 21, 2024
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden - Brooklyn, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Halloween Monster Mobile
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us to create a seasonally inspired craft made from recycled materials.
Limited space! Must RSVP.
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
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Thursday, October 24, 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
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, October 25, 2024
Annual Pumpkin Decorating Festival
at Neighborhood Advisory Committee Community Garden, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee Community Garden will host an afternoon of pumpkin decorating for children 11 years and younger along with face painting and games with simple prizes.
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
Movie Night at Crocheron Park: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
at 35th Avenue at Golden Pond (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Come and enjoy a movie under the stars at Crocheron Park! Bring a friend, a neighbor, your family and a blanket or low chair to enjoy Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Halloween Crafts, Experiments and a Haunted Room
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us on October 26th from 10 AM - 2 PM for a day of spooky crafts, thrilling experiments, and a walk through our haunted room!
Free!
Event
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