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Even when school's out, our parks are still the city's natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. They may never want to go back to class again! Ages 12 and under. To find more programs and activities for kids during the school break, please visit our School Break page.
Kids Week Events
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Kids Week: Wilderness Survival Skills
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
On this fun, family-friendly program (recommended ages 8 and up) you will learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Exploration Hike for Kids
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The natural world is the best playground in New York City. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the wonders of Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: All About Owls
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whooo knows what we will find as we look through owl pellet's and learn more about the adaptions of owls!
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Crafts Workshop
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Create crafts using natural materials found outdoors with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Crafts Workshop
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Create crafts using natural materials found outdoors with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Kids Week: Ranger Games
at Fort Totten Visitor's Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting nature games.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Birds of Prey
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will show you a fantastic example of an active red-tail nest and discuss the life cycles and habits of these spectacular urban predators.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Campfire Activities
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us for campfire activities around a colonial hearth. Learn about campfire safety and sing along to some fun campfire songs with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Winter Wildlife Hike for Kids
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a winter walk looking for signs of wildlife.
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 28, 2018
Kids Week: Nature Crafts Workshop
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Create crafts using natural materials found outside with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Campfire Activities
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of fun and outdoor activities as we gather around the campfire and enjoy the outdoors.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Build a Birdfeeder
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn how to build a birdfeeder for your own back yard.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Sounds of Nature
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in discovering music in nature by using natural materials and exploring the sounds inside the park.
Free!
Kids
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