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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
Saturday, February 7, 2026
National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan 
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with activities for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Family Birding
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Embark on an avian adventure with Hannah Kirshenbaum from NYC Queer Birders on this special family bird walk during our EagleFest® celebrations.
Kids
Hands On History: Read Black History
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn more about Black figures in American history and revolutions around the world. This event will have reading circles and create art inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
Free!
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Sunday, February 8, 2026
Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Soaring with Eagles
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate EagleFest! We’ll make wings of our very own modeled after birds of prey found in the Bronx.
Kids
Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.
Free!
Kids
Valentine's Day Celebration
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Children and families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval for a Valentine's Day event
Free!
Kids
Kids on the Move! Explore Like an Eagle
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Use your eagle senses to explore the wintery Wave Hill grounds.
Kids
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come Join our free youth basketball program
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 13, 2026
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come Join our free youth basketball program
Free!
Kids
Hearts and Scribbles
at Multi-Use Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come Join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Family Art Project: Love for Woodland Friends
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, create lovable woodland critters using paper.
Kids
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: Love for Woodland Friends
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day, create lovable woodland critters using paper.
Kids
Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Come hit, throw, and catch throughout the winter at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.
Free!
Kids
Monday, February 16, 2026
Kids Week: Kindness Rocks!!
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we learn more about local geology while we participate in the Kindness Rocks Project.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Tree Tunes
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an exploration of the soundtrack of the natural world.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Gather Around the Campfire
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and hear tales of NYC’s urban wildlife while enjoying the warmth of a campfire.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Meet the Critters
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
From stick bugs to snakes, meet the animals that call the center their home.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Kids Week: Year of the Horse...Of Course
at Ocean Breeze Pier, Seaview Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Unit as they celebrate Lunar New Year. It is the year of the horse.
Free!
Kids
Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival
at Sara D Roosevelt Park (in Sara D. Roosevelt Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Kick off the Year of the Horse with fireworks, traditional dancing, and other events!
Free!
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Kids Week: Campfire Story Time
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a cozy campfire and story telling session. Rangers will read books and use puppets paired with visual props.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Lunar New Year Celebration
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in celebrating the year of the horse with crafts and activities
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Winter Birding for Kids
at West 90th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bird watching can be fun, especially during the winter season. Learn all about different ways to identify birds in our parks.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Nature Walk and Quill Writing for Kids & Families at Conference House Park
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, the Urban Park Rangers, and the Friends of the Biddle House for a nature walk along our trails and beach, followed by a quill writing art activity!
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Build A Birdfeeder
at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Make your own bird feeder with the Rangers. Make your own feeder and watch as your yard becomes the pit stop on the birds’ journeys around the city.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Build a Nature Birdfeeder
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about winter birds in your neighborhood and what they like to eat. Build your very own bird feeder from recycled materials.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Knot Tying
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us in a workshop on a few key knots and learn to make and take home your own handmade paracord bracelet that is as fashionable as it is functional.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Wigwam Gathering and Campfire
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Explore and enter our recently restored Lenape wigwam and enjoy an afternoon by a warm campfire. Learn how to use a bow drill and other methods to start a fire.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Winter Wonderland Bingo
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we search to fill our bingo cards with sights and sounds of the season! We will use our senses to explore the local flora and fauna.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come Join our free youth basketball program
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Kids Week: Ranger Games
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting nature games.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Eco Improv
at Multi-Use Room A (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Create creature characters and acting out ecosystem and habitat interactions
Free!
Kids
Freezin' Season: National Women Inventors Month
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Work in a team to build your own invention out of resources from the King Manor classroom!
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn all the nature that surrounds us on this walk through Central Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a fun nature scavenger hunt!
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a fun nature scavenger hunt!
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 20, 2026
Kids Week: Hibernation Staycation
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Animals are going to sleep for the winter--- gather around the fire and hear their stories. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Bring your curiosity and find out
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Sketching
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Find your artistic inspiration with the Rangers as we delve into the sights and sounds of nature!Join us for a stroll around the park, stopping along the way to sketch what speaks to us
Free!
Kids
Little Hearts, Big Smiles!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to the Al Oerter Recreation on Friday February 20, to celebrate love and friendship at our Little Hearts, Big Smiles event.
Free!
Kids
Freezin' Season: Frederick Douglass' Birthday
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! Join us for a reading circle and make your own bookmark inspired by Frederick Douglass.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Shelter Building
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rangers will teach you different methods of shelter building using natural materials.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Urban Wildlife
at Lawn Area (in Gorman Playground), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn about the diverse wildlife found in New York City’s parks.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Winter Nature Crafts
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Let the winter season inspire you as we create crafts from things found in nature.
Free!
Kids
Basketball Skills and Drills
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come Join our free youth basketball program
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Family Art Project: Fan of Lunar New Year!
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse by learning about their role in the Chinese zodiac.
Kids
Wuffy & the Dinosaur Dig Adventure
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a talk with children’s author Helen Rogosin is back with the grumpy, yet loveable Wuffy, who teaches the importance of collaboration.
Free!
Kids
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