Best for Kids

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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.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Jul18

Queens County Farm Hayrides!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie (2025)

at Lawn (in Naples Playground)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids
Jul18

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!

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Kids

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Astoria Heights Playground

at Astoria Heights PlaygroundQueens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Bloomingdale Park

at Bloomingdale ParkStaten 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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Bloomingdale Playground

at Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.6:30 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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Carmansville Playground

at Play Area (in Carmansville 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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Columbus Park

at Columbus ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Corona Golf Playground

at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Grover Cleveland Playground

at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized spo
Free!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Highland Park

at Lower Highland Playground (in Highland Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground

at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground

at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area (in Torsney Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

KIM: Nostrand Playground

at Nostrand PlaygroundBrooklyn

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

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Kids
Jul19

KIM: Poor Richards Playground

at Poor Richard's PlaygroundManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

KIM: Samuel Seabury Playground

at Samuel Seabury PlaygroundManhattan

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

KIM: Seward Park

at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

KIM: Yellowstone Park

at Katzman Playground (in Yellowstone Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

Words & Wands: Storytime on the High Line with Infirnity

at 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Gather ‘round for a morning of storytelling and artmaking on the High Line’s Lawn. Learn, relax, and create with us!
Free!

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Event
Jul19

KIM: De Matti Playground

at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

Summer Family Science: A Blast from the Past!

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Learn about fossils, glaciers, and have all sorts of prehistoric fun!
Free!

Must See
Event
Jul19

Farmhouse Family Day: Creative Critters

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Create different bug themed crafts and meet some of our worms from our worm bin that help with our composting, go on a scavenger hunt to find rollie pollies and more!
Free!

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Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

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!

Best For
Kids
Jul19

KIM - Hunts Point Playground

at Basketball Court (in Hunts Point Playground)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Best For
Kids

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