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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
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Family Art Project: Desert Dwellers
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Inspired by Wave Hill's Cactus and Succulent House, explore the plants that grow in warmer places. Learn how life survives harsh conditions by painting prints of these resilient cacti.
Kids
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Friday, March 20, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Family Art Project: Felted River
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow by using felt to depict underwater scenes of the Hudson River. We'll craft woolly art pieces that reflect the river's wide variety of plant and animal life.
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day: Fantastic Fibers
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate women's history month with us by learning about historical textile fabrication practices!
Free!
Kids
Spring Equinox Celebration
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join The Bronx River Foodway Team at Concrete Plant Park for a Spring Equinox Celebration!
Free!
Event
Hands On History: Poet-Trees
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate International Day of Forests and World Poetry Day with King Manor and Melting Metropolis!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Family Art Project: Felted River
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow by using felt to depict underwater scenes of the Hudson River. We'll craft woolly art pieces that reflect the river's wide variety of plant and animal life.
Kids
Story Time and Craft: Frogs
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spring time is here- and that means our frogs are waking up.
Free!
Event
Kids on the Move! Spring Balance
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On the Spring Equinox, we welcome the first day of spring with a balance of an equal amount of daytime and nighttime.
Event
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Concrete Friends Volunteer Day at CPP
at 1370 Westchester Avenue (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Concrete Friends Volunteer Day at CPP
Free!
Kids
Friday, March 27, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Family Art Project: Wear a Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Let’s make a hat inspired by early spring flowers to help us learn about the wonders of pollination.
Kids
Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT)
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join an experienced guide from NYC Bird Alliance for a free spring birding tour at Randall’s Island Park!
Free!
Event
MJM's 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy face painting, races, and games. Meet the Easter Bunny!
Free!
Kids
Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, SD 19 Easter Egg Hunt
at Remsen Avenue and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Senator Persaud will host a free Easter egg hunt in Senate District 19 for the families and children of the community on Saturday, March 28, at Canarsie Park on Seaview Avenue at the park's entrance on East 88th Street in Canarsie, Brooklyn 11236, from 1 pm. 3 p.m.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Family Art Project: Wear a Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Let’s make a hat inspired by early spring flowers to help us learn about the wonders of pollination.
Kids
Family Science: Sounds of Science
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover more about sound through a series of experiments, demonstrations, and STEAM activities that families can do together.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Friday, April 3, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt perfect for little ones aged 3 to 6—giggles and goodies guaranteed! Don’t miss out on the fun and laughter—bring your little bunnies along!
Free!
Event
Family Art Project: Flora and Fauna Mosaics
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the diversity of life at Wave Hill through mosaics.
Kids
Easter in the Garden
at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to Whole Neighborhood Garden for a fun family friendly Easter celebration! Festivities will include an Easter egg hunt, games, and crafts. All are welcome!
Free!
Kids
Pohela Boishakh -Bengali New Year
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Pohela Boishakh — Bengali New Year — at King Manor on Saturday, April 4th!
Free!
Event
Easter Egg Hunt
at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden for the garden group's annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Free!
Event
Easter Egg Hunt
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get ready for a fun-filled egg hunt adventure perfect for kids aged 7 to 12!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Family Art Project: Flora and Fauna Mosaics
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the diversity of life at Wave Hill through mosaics.
Kids
Easter Giveaway
at Santos Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Santos Community Garden for any Easter celebration! The garden group will be giving away Easter candy to the children in their community.
Free!
Kids
Monday, April 6, 2026
Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Monday Morning Pitch In to Pick Up at Starlight Park, Bronx
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
at Rosedale and Lacombe Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing at Soundview Park, The Bronx
Free!
Event
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Morning Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for morning gardening Thursday at Starlight Park
Free!
Kids
Concrete Friends Virtual Monthly Meeting
at Virtual/Online Events
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Concrete Friends Virtual Monthly Meeting
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Seining Kickoff Party
at Water's Edge Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Grab a pair of waders and help us as we drag a 30-foot-long seining net along the shore of the Harlem River and discover the amazing biodiversity found in our waterways.
Free!
Kids
Friday, April 10, 2026
Upcycled Egg Carton (and Cardboard) Crafts
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Upcycle egg cartons (and other materials) into insects and other springtime critters.
Free!
Kids
Community Field Day
at Fields 83 & 84 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We’re celebrating the reopening of our newly restored athletic fields and inviting families and kids to come play, explore, and enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors during Spring Recess.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Family Art Project: Turtle Friends
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
As turtles wake up from their winter rest, let’s learn about their fascinating lives.
Kids
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
Open House: The Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Historic Conference House reopens for the season on Saturday April 11 12 noon
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Open House: The Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Historic Conference House reopens for the season on Saturday April 11 12 noon
Free!
Event
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