Best for Kids
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, May 30, 2025
Dragon Boat Festival
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dragon Boat Festival
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Kids Skate Party
at Basketball Court (in Grand Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Schools Out Celebration
at Playground Area (in Castle Hill Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Little Mermaid
at Basketball Court
7:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m.
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince E
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda 4
at Basketball Courts (in Frank D. O'Connor Playground), Queens
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, must learn balance.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Paddington in Peru
at Skillman Ave. and 43rd Street (in Torsney Playground), Queens
8:30 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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!
Catch Them All Nature and History Scavenger Hunt
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a scavenger hunt inspired by the popular mobile game application "Pokemon Go". See how many of these can be found when the metaverse meets nature.
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride at NYC Parks
at Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a free workshop for children ages 6 and up who are ready to ride their bicycles independently.
Free!
Kids
Family Fun Day at John Jay Park
at Playground (in John Jay Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more! Come ready to have a great time!
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Welcome to Spring Family Day
at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
Family Day
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Captain Tilly Playground.
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.
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa
at Open Area (in Yolanda García Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter.....
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Shrek
at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Paul Raimonda Playground), Queens
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
A green ogre living a life of solitude in a far away swamp, Shrek is suddenly invaded by a horde of fairy tale characters.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Family Day
at Pomonok Playground, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Pomonok Playground
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.
Monday, June 2, 2025
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.
Idlewild's Science Book Club
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This is a reading and creative writing book club that blends environmental science with storytelling. Children ages 9-12 are encouraged to join the club!
Free!
Kids
Idlewild's Science Book Club
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This program fosters a love for science through engaging books, creative writing, discussions, and creative expression.
Free!
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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.
Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Just for Kids: Summer Reading Week Kick-off
at Dr. John's Playground (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dive into a book with Gerritsen Beach Public Library and Marine Park Alliance.
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.
Friday, June 6, 2025
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.
Family Game Night Marathon
at Multi-Use Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 

5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for our Game Night Marathon! For three Fridays in June we will have jumbo games, corn hole, Jenga, table tennis, and much more available for you
Free!
Kids
Movies Under The Stars: Moana 2
at Sid Augarten Field (in Vinmont Veteran Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage.....
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: IF
at P.S. 155 Playground, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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!
Family Fun Day at Thomas Jefferson Park
at Soccer Field (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
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.
Movies Under The Stars: The Little Mermaid (2023)
at Basketball Court (in I-Am-Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world......
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Inside Out 2
at Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely...
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Bug Buddies!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 

11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Family Day
at Open Area (in Hoover - Manton Playgrounds), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Hoover - Manton Playground.
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.
Monday, June 9, 2025
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.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.
Movies Under the Stars: Transformers One (2024)
at Play Area (in Brigadier General Charles Young Playground), Manhattan 

8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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.
Movies Under the Stars: The Karate Kid (1984)
at Playground (in First Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
A bullied teen learns self-defense and self-confidence from a sage handyman.
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 13, 2025
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.
Father's Day Silent Disco
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 

5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Father's Day Silent Disco
Free!
Kids
Family Game Night Marathon
at Multi-Use Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan 

5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for our Game Night Marathon! For three Fridays in June we will have jumbo games, corn hole, Jenga, table tennis, and much more available for you
Free!
Kids
Movies Under The Stars: Moana 2
at Basketball Courts (in Harding Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of......
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Wonka
at Robert Moses Playground, Manhattan 

8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers - "Bee" My Friend!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Free!
Kids
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