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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
Wednesday, June 4, 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 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
Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 5, 2025
NYSCI in the Woods at Alley Springfield Playground
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) as we enjoy the park on our day off to create bubbles, explore the principles of flight and experiment with aerodynamics.
All ages are welcome.
Free!
Kids
Just for Kids: Summer Reading Week Kick-off
at Dr. John's Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dive into a book with Gerritsen Beach Public Library and Marine Park Alliance.
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 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 6, 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
NYSCI in the Woods at Buz O'Rourke Playground
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) as we enjoy the park on our day off to create bubbles, explore the principles of flight and experiment with aerodynamics.
All 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, June 7, 2025
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 - Trees in the Forest and Leaf Identification
at 39th Ave Alley Creek Trail, 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
Community Paddle at Starlight Park
at Starlight Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free Community Paddle Starlight Park Bronx
Free!
Kids
Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC
at Starlight Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
North American Indigenous Center Workshop at River House, Starlight Park, the Bronx
Free!
Kids
Morgan’s Bronx River Walking Tour
at West Farms 2 and 4 Train Station
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Historian-led tour along Bronx River at West Farms Rapids Park in honor of Morgan Powell.
Free!
Event
World Oceans Day
at Water's Edge Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team for a fun-filled and educational afternoon exploring the unique organisms that call the greater NYC Harbor Estuary home.
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
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
Party in the Garden: Brass Queens
at Wave Hill, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, the New York-based, female-led Brass Queens returns to Wave Hill with their signature style with a mix of the Big Apple and the Big Easy.
Kids
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
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
Monday, June 9, 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 10, 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 11, 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
Wetland Wednesdays
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays!
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 will be waiting!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Gardening Thursday at Shoelace Park, Bronx
at 224th Street (in Shoelace Park) (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on a trip alone the river removing, weeding, and mulching different rain gardens!
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 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
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