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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, June 2, 2024
Family Friendly Activities at Vernon Cases Community Garden
at Vernon Cases Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Meet the gardeners and find out about opportunities to join the garden group and build community relationships. Free activities for children, garden tours, live music, and much more!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Read stories, sing songs and have fun together under the boughs of the trees. Join Hudson Park Library for this children’s storytime!
Free!
Kids
Youth Basketball
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy offers free basketball clinics for kids ages 4-17 led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization
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, June 5, 2024
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun Miss Debbie will have waiting!
Free!
Kids
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 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
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live!
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original music!
Free!
Kids
Signing Stories with Our Friends at the Richmondtown Library
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Bring your voices and sing along with some favorite tunes.
Free!
Kids
Art Meets Books
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Art and books collide with enriching activities for children ages 12 and under.
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
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 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
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, June 7, 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
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
Kids
Circus Amok
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The circus returns to Socrates! This uniquely creative experience is filled with performance, music, dance, and deft-defying skills of all kinds. Free, no RSVP required.
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Ocean Breeze Beach Volleyball Tournament
at Midland Beach Picnic Grounds (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
It's time to hit the sand for the second annual Ocean Breeze Volleyball Tournament!
Free!
Kids
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
Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival
at Sunset Cove, Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We're back with the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Horseshow Crab Festival, which celebrates the ancient mating ritual of these charismatic “Living dinosaurs” that come to our shores each year, helping provide a vital food source for migrating shorebirds like the endangered Red knot!
Attendees will meet at Sunset Cove Park, where the event will begin with a few activities. We will then meet the ancient “crabs” in person at the beach. Kids are welcome!
We encourage you to ride-share or take local public transportation down to the beach.
Check back soon for an updated schedule of events and happenings! For more information, call the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (718-318-4340)
This is a partnership program with the National Park Service, New York City Parks, NYC Audubon, Jamaica Bay - Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and the American Littoral Society. Free and open to the public
Free!
Event
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
Uptown Plein Air at the Dyckman Farmhouse
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Uptown Plein Air at the Dyckman Farmhouse
Saturday, June 8th from 10:30AM-1:30PM
FREE
Come watch a group of local artists practice their painting skills as they try to capture the lovely grounds of the Dyckman Farmhouse. Artists will host a Q&A to answer the public's questions about their process! The Dyckman Farmhouse will get to pick their favorite painting as a souvenir, so stay to find out the winning painting! Limited supplies will be available for children to join in on the fun!
Organized by local artist, Francis Hsueh.
The Artists:
Francis Hsueh, Organizer (https://art-francis.com)
Gregory Coutinho (http://www.gregorycoutinho.com)
Tony Serio (https://www.tonyserio.com)
Anna Rich (https://www.instagram.com/annarich.art)
David Nakabayashi (https://judyferraragallery.com/nakabayashi-david)
Jessica Prior (https://jessicapriorart.com)
Doug Madill (http://www.madillstudio.com)
Josefina Hernandez (https://www.josefinahernandez.com)
Free!
Kids
Mad Science presents Fire & Ice
at Jackson Pond Playground (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
“Fire & Ice”
Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement! Join us for SAFE and scientific fun with fire and ice!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Kids
Big Summer Pride Twirl
at Pier 3 Plaza (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Celebrate Pride with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy at this free, all-ages dance party, held at Pier 3 Plaza and Central Lawn in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Kids
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
Kids
Family Day: The Halluci Nation | Xiuhtezcatl | Asase Yaa Youth Ensemble
at Prospect Park Bandshell (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
It’s Family Day at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Come enjoy an afternoon of music that defies conventions and sparks your imagination.
Free!
Event
Sunday, June 9, 2024
International Girls Ensemble
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This FREE and fun workshop series will have participants engaging in fun theatre activities.
Free!
Kids
Mad Science presents Spin, Pop, Boom
at Sobelsohn Playground (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Are you ready for some fun science? Our Special Event, “Spin, Pop, Boom” is all about awesome experiments!
Free!
Event
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
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Central Astoria LDC 2024 Astoria Park Carnival!
Kids
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Read stories, sing songs and have fun together under the boughs of the trees. Join Hudson Park Library for this children’s storytime!
Free!
Kids
Youth Basketball
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy offers free basketball clinics for kids ages 4-17 led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization
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, June 12, 2024
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun Miss Debbie will have waiting!
Free!
Kids
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 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
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live!
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original music!
Free!
Kids
Art Meets Books
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Art and books collide with enriching activities for children ages 12 and under.
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
Free Kayaking
at Pier 2 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:00 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
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, June 14, 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
Saturday, June 15, 2024
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
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
Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?”
Free!
Kids
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