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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
Friday, July 18, 2025
KIM: John J. Carty Park
at Playground (in John J Carty Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Levy Programs
at Play Area (in Levy Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
at P.S. 55 (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground
at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area (in Torsney Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
at Play Area (in Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: McDonald's Playground
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Nostrand Playground
at Nostrand Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Park Of the Americas
at Playground (Linden Playground) (in Park Of The Americas), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park
at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Poor Richards Playground
at Poor Richard's Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Samuel Seabury Playground
at Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Seward Park
at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Sol Lain Playground
at Sol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: The Big Park
at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Tompkins Square Park Playground
at Tompkins Square Park Playground - Ave A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Yellowstone Park
at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 2nd to September 26 at 10am, kiddos will enjoy an amazing magic show, be wowed by wacky science experiments, or engage with a puppet show!
Free!
Kids
KIM: De Matti Playground
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball
at Play Area (in Holcombe Rucker Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds.
Free!
Kids
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Free!
Kids
Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Astoria Heights Playground), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Tie Dye event at Astoria Heights Playground on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 11AM-1PM.
Free!
Kids
KIM - Al Quinones Playground
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Behagen Playground
at Play Area (in Behagen Playground), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Ben Abrams Playground
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Devoe Park
at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Hunts Point Playground
at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Loreto Playground
at Loreto Playground, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Tremont Playground
at Entrance - 175th St & Arthur Ave (in Walter Gladwin Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Puppet Mobile: Pippi Longstocking
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come enjoy “Pippi Longstocking”, as we celebrate the books 80th anniversary with the Puppet mobile.
Free!
Kids
SSE: Co-ed Youth Basketball
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dribble, pass, shoot and have a blast doing it! Our Youth Recreational Basketball Program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, energetic, and supportive environ
Free!
Kids
SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join the fun! Our flag football program for ages 8–14 builds skills, teamwork, and confidence in a safe, fast-paced, non-contact environment.
Free!
Kids
Baisley Pond Park Basketball Festival
at Baisley Pond South Playground - 150th Street Playground (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Basketball Festival at Baisley Pond Park on July 17th & July 18th from 12PM-4PM for Youth Ages 8-14.
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.
Kids
SSE: Softball
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly baseball program teaches hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running in a fun, team-focused environment for youth and teens.
Free!
Kids
SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball
at Play Area (in Holcombe Rucker Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds.
Free!
Kids
SSE: Kickball & Dodgeball
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
signed to promote teamwork, physical activity, and good sportsmanship, this program offers kids a chance to play two classic playground games in a safe and structured environment.
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Gaga Festival
at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
SSE Presents: Softball for Beginners
at Ballfield 11
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Softball for Beginners every Friday at Ballfield 11, Flushing Meadows Corona Park from 4PM-6PM. For Youth ages 7-12.
Free!
Kids
SSE: Youth Soccer Stars
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
5:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
This soccer program offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where children of all skill levels can learn and enjoy the game of soccer.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie (2025)
at Lawn (in Naples Playground), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under The Stars: Captain America: Brave New World
at Athletic Field (in Dunbar Playground), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected.....
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
at Kaiser Park Baseball Field (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Inside Out 2
at Lawn Area
9:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Inside Out 2 dives back into Riley’s mind as new emotions like Anxiety shake up headquarters—and Joy and the gang aren’t sure how to feel about it.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground
at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Alley Pond Park
at Alley Springfield Playground (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Arrochar Playground
at Play Area (in Arrochar Playground), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
at Astoria Heights Playground, Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Bayswater Park
at Playground (in Bayswater Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM: Bloomingdale Park
at Bloomingdale Park, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
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