Best for Kids
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, November 9, 2024
Rolling Out Autumn Landscapes
at Wave Hill, Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Experience the many colors of Wave Hill’s seasonal landscape
Free!
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
Greenbelt Geological Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Let's explore the fascinating geology of Greenbelt on a fun hike together!
Free!
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Kids on the Move! Foliage Frolic
at Wave Hill, Bronx
, Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Don't leaf yourself out of this amazing class!
Free!
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Sunflower Hanger
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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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, November 14, 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!
Friday, November 15, 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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2024
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
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Junior Volunteer Corps
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for fall family fun in November! Join us to rake leaves, and tackle litter in Brooklyn’s Backyard. Come learn the value of service and meet other families and children on this day of giving back.
Free!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Thank You Boxes
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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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, November 21, 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!
Friday, November 22, 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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags
at Wave Hill, Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of these important plants!
Free!
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
Family Science: Sounds of Science
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover more about sound through a series of experiments, demonstrations, and STEAM activities.
Free!
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, November 28, 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!
Friday, November 29, 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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Young naturalists will uncover how plants and animals adapt to the cold through fun experiments, outdoor adventures, and creative activities.
Free!
Thursday, December 5, 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!
Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Young naturalists will uncover how plants and animals adapt to the cold through fun experiments, outdoor adventures, and creative activities.
Free!
Friday, December 6, 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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hands-on History: Pickles Then and Now
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 a.m.–4:00 a.m.
Hands on History is a FREE family program series held each first and third Saturday of the month at King Manor from 1-4pm.
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
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Festival of Lights - Santa in the Park!
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Make holiday crafts and take a family photo with that famous jolly old man in red.
Free!
Event
Create Your Own Kerchief
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own 18th century kerchief with artist and historian Cheyney McKnight of Not Your Momma’s History!
Free!
Event
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!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Young naturalists will uncover how plants and animals adapt to the cold through fun experiments, outdoor adventures, and creative activities.
Free!
Thursday, December 12, 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!
Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Young naturalists will uncover how plants and animals adapt to the cold through fun experiments, outdoor adventures, and creative activities.
Free!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Singing Stories with our Friends from the Richmondtown Library
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Caroline Cutroneo from the Richmondtown Branch of the New York Public Library, for winter season reading fun in the Greenbelt.
Free!
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!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!
Kids
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