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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
Friday, June 27, 2025
School's Out Celebration
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens 
4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for inflatables, carnival games and fun activities, as we celebrate the start of summer break in the park!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 28, 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
Family Art Project: Blossom Up Your Garden Flag
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Make your own flag with flowers and colors that represent you!
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
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
Movie Night at Crocheron Park: Wild Robot
at 35th Avenue at Golden Pond (in Crocheron Park), Queens
8:55 p.m.–10:55 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the Park!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Family Art Project: Blossom Up Your Garden Flag
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Make your own flag with flowers and colors that represent you!
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
Movie Night: Wicked Sing-Along
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Something has changed…on our calendar! Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an evening screening of the Academy Award-winning film Wicked!
Free!
Event
Monday, June 30, 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
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