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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
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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!
Kids
Friday, March 29, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
Easter Weekend School Holiday in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the Easter Weekend school holiday at the Prospect Park Audubon Center and Carousel!
Free!
Kids
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!
Kids
Saturday, March 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
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
Easter Weekend School Holiday in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the Easter Weekend school holiday at the Prospect Park Audubon Center and Carousel!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
Easter Weekend School Holiday in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the Easter Weekend school holiday at the Prospect Park Audubon Center and Carousel!
Free!
Kids
Monday, April 1, 2024
Easter Weekend School Holiday in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the Easter Weekend school holiday at the Prospect Park Audubon Center and Carousel!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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!
Kids
Friday, April 5, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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!
Kids
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
RIPA, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16
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
Easter Egg Hunt with Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, SD 19
at Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us in Canarsie Park for an Easter egg hunt hosted by Senator Persaud. Enjoy games, giveaways, and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Free!
Kids
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
From the Ground Up: A Family Exploration Day
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum for a free, engaging and educational public event for all ages on Saturday, April 6th from 12PM-2:00PM
Free!
Kids
Spring Opening at the Audubon Center
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kick off the spring season with fun nature activities at the Prospect Park Audubon Center!
Free!
Event
Children Easter Egg Hunt at Nehemiah 10 Community Garden
at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Nehemiah Ten Community Garden will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 6th.
Free!
Kids
Hands-on History: Eye on the Sky
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.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
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Sakura Drumming
at E. 36th St. & Ave. U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Local artist Yoko Miyamoto Sheridan leads us in a Japanese celebration under the old cherry trees in full bloom. Bring a drum if you have one and together we'll create sounds of spring. No drumming experience necessary -- all levels welcome!
Meet at E. 36th St. & Ave. U.
Free!
Event
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
Spring Opening at the Audubon Center
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kick off the spring season with fun nature activities at the Prospect Park Audubon Center!
Free!
Event
Monday, April 8, 2024
Solar Eclipse Party
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an unforgettable 2024 Solar Eclipse viewing event! Experience this rare, once-in-a-generation celestial phenomenon on Randall’s Island
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Eid al-Fitr School Holiday in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly nature programming on the school holiday for Eid al-Fitr.
Event
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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!
Kids
Friday, April 12, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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!
Kids
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program @ Icahn Stadium
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
RIPA, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16
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
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
Nature Exploration
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Audubon Center to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds.
Free!
Kids
Spring Break 2024 at Bay 84th Street Community Garden
at Bay 84th Street Community Garden, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Come bring the whole family for a day of fun arts and crafts at Bay 84th Street Community Garden! Children will plant seeds, paint, and create a Mother’s Day gift through crafts.
Free!
Event
Marine Park Alliance Presents: National Board Game Day
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Put the phone away and play some actual board games for National Board Game Day. BYO favorite board games or play one of ours including a Parks inspired version of Jeopardy. Fun for the whole family!
Free!
Event
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt
at Freshwater Wildflower Meadow (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a spotted lanternfly squish-fest! Learn how to identify and remove egg masses, and help us squash as many eggs as possible.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Family Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Spring Festival
at Bayswater Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Councilmember Selvena Brooks Powers for a family fun filled day at Bayswater Park. There will be inflatables, Obstacle course, games, giveaways, and more!
Free!
Kids
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
Nature Exploration
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Audubon Center to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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!
Kids
Friday, April 19, 2024
Carousel Rides
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. Open Thursdays – Sundays and Holidays, this treasured historic attraction features magnificent carved horses, lions, giraffes and deer.
Kids
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