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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
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Fort Totten Fireworks Festival
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the school year with music, food trucks, fireworks, and more!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 27, 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
Fireworks & Fun
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Kick off the summer season on the Island! Enjoy evening of dancing, games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown.
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 28, 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
Metropolitan Opera SummerStage
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Metropolitan Opera’s free summer recital tour stop at Socrates Sculpture Park! This iconic series of opera is presented outdoors and features rising young stars and musicians.
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 29, 2024
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
Summer on the Hudson: Fishing Clinic
at West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Free Fishing Weekend with a catch-and-release fishing session in partnership with the DEC and the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association.
Free!
Event
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
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
Drag Story Hour
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for Bilingual storytelling with Drag Story Hour NYC presented in Spanish and English.
Free!
Kids
El Barrio Garden of Angels Grand Opening
at El Barrio Garden of Angels, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate with the garden group for the reopening of El Barrio Garden of Angels. Join the garden members for a fun day and learn more about how to be involved with the garden.
Free!
Event
Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden Summer Fair
at Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Rodale Pleasant Park Community Garden for their summer fair! There will be workshops on composting and street tree care, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, planting, and more!
Free!
Kids
SOCRATEENS EXHIBITION
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the 2023-2024 Socrateens for a day of celebration as they conclude their year of art-making and cultural exploration.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 30, 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
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
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
Urban Farm Cooking Demonstration
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the farm this summer to sample easy-to-make recipes featuring the farm’s seasonal produce.
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Movie Night: Migration
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars overlooking the Hell Gate Bridge and city skyline! Migration will begin at sunset.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 2, 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, July 3, 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, July 4, 2024
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, July 5, 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, July 6, 2024
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
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
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
Urban Farm Cooking Demonstration
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the farm this summer to sample easy-to-make recipes featuring the farm’s seasonal produce.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 7, 2024
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
Tuesday, July 9, 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, July 10, 2024
Groove NYC — Dance for Kids
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Socrates hosts GROOVE NYC dance sessions to give kids permission to move without judgment!
Free!
Kids
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance Reading Circle
at 124th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Reading Circle is a free pop-up library for kids at Marcus Garvey Park.
Free!
Kids
Taikoza: Japanese Taiko Drum & Dance
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come discover the wonderful world that Taikoza creates through sights and sounds.
Free!
Event
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, July 11, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Hopalong Andrew
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children’s series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Free!
Kids
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