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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, September 26, 2024
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 27, 2024
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
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food and beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game winner receives a prize.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 28, 2024
CANCELLED: Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 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
Community Science Seining
at Pier 4 Beach (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover the amazing biodiversity of the East River as Brooklyn Bridge Park staff and marine biologists use a seine net to catch-and-release incredible organisms
Free!
Event
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Free Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge park on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Free!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Lego Building Competition at Ocean Breeze
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lego Building Competition at Ocean Breeze
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
44th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at El Jardin del Paraiso (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks GreenThumb and GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking, Harvest Fair Competition, and more!
Free!
Event
The Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous children’s book, live music, and activities for all ages!
Free!
Event
Sunday, September 29, 2024
CANCELLED: CANCELLED: Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free public kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a free, family-friendly celebration of fall at our Harvest Festival! Get your face painted, sample fresh farm food, and take home a pumpkin.
Free!
Kids
Joann Ariola's Fall Festival
at Beach 116 (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Councilmember Joann Ariola and NYC Department of Parks for a fun filled day of exciting activities. There will be a mechanical ride, bounce house, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, refreshments, arts & craft, giveaways games, music and more.
Free!
Kids
Boogie Down Storytime at Harvest Festival
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Harvest Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts.
Free!
Kids
Monday, September 30, 2024
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden - Brooklyn, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 4, 2024
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
Game & Gab
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join Hex & Co, and unwind after work by playing board games in the park!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 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
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
Monday, October 7, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
Free!
Kids
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden - Brooklyn, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
Free!
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
Free!
Kids
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
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
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 11, 2024
Voter Education Week: A Walk Through Exhibit
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This walk through exhibit is open to the community to learn more about democracy, the voting process and ballot, and the importance of civic engagement. October 7-11 from 10-4pm.
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, October 12, 2024
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 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
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
Monday, October 14, 2024
Bayswater Fall Festival
at The Healing Garden
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers and NYC Department of Parks for a fun filled day of exciting activities. There will be a mechanical ride, bounce house, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, refreshments, arts & craft, giveaways games, music and more.
Free!
Event
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden - Brooklyn, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Leaf Rubbing Wreath
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us to create a seasonally inspired craft made from recycled materials.
Space is limited! Must RSVP.
Free!
Event
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
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