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KIM: Grover Cleveland Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Park Of the Americas
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Sol Lain Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: The Big Park
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Tompkins Square Park Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Yellowstone Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
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, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Corona Golf Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Alley Pond Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Arrochar Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Bayswater Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Bloomingdale Park
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Carmansville Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Columbus Park
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Highland Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: John J. Carty Park
The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
This Summer, bring your kids to Le Carrousel for an extravaganza of fun! 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! There's also music events and more, no tickets or reservations required!
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Nostrand Playground
The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may cancelled due to harsh weather or conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Levy Programs
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Bloomingdale Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: McDonald's Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
Amazing magic shows, wacky science experiments, and engaging puppet shows, plus music events and more, all for kids!
Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology
Prepare to dive into the fascinating world of underwater discovery as the Intrepid Museum premieres Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology . Located in the Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion, the bilingual exhibition marks the first stop of a multi-year international tour co-produced with Flying Fish, the acclaimed exhibition firm behind the Museum’s popular Apollo: When We Went to the Moon . This exhibition reflects the Museum’s ongoing commitment to delivering stories at the intersection of history and innovation. Rooted in Intrepid ’s historic legacy as an aircraft carrier that launched warplanes in multiple conflicts, Mysteries from the Deep takes visitors beneath the surface to explore sunken aircraft, shipwrecks, submerged cities and lost landscapes. Presented in both English and Spanish, these investigations span conflicts, cultures and centuries, demonstrating how underwater archaeology connects the past to the present and informs the future. The exhibition covers more than 9,000 square feet and is on view through January 11, 2026. Entry is free with general admission. Visitors become underwater archaeologists through 15 interactive experiences as they navigate sonar mapping, pilot a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), reconstruct digital dive sites and examine real artifacts from historic shipwrecks. From ancient ruins to cutting-edge technology, the exhibition displays the tools and tenacity behind underwater exploration. Exhibition Highlights: Bilingual Presentation (English/Spanish) – All exhibition text, videos and educational materials are available in two languages to ensure broader access. Underwater Archaeology Lab – Explore the science of underwater discovery using authentic tools and experiment with sonar, ROVs and AI. Deep Dive into Intrepid ’s Story – Apply newfound insights to the Museum’s aircraft collection, including the fragments of a Corsair featured in the exhibition Final Flight: Story of a WWII Corsair , located just steps away in the Museum’s hangar deck. Submerged Histories – Examine stories of Pavlopetri, Greece, the world’s oldest known sunken city and the Clotilda in Mobile Bay, Alabama, the last known slave ship to arrive in the U.S. Tools of the Trade – See archaeologist Megan Lickliter-Mundon’s actual dive suit and discover how remote sensing technologies like LiDAR and sonar illuminate the ocean floor. The Future of Exploration – Learn how underwater archaeology intersects with climate change, innovation and global preservation efforts. More than an exhibition, Mysteries from the Deep is an invitation to explore the unknown. Perfect for history lovers, science enthusiasts and curious minds of all ages, it offers a rare opportunity to uncover the hidden past and experience the thrill of discovery.
Young Naturalists
Become a naturalist during this weekly nature exploration! Each week explore a new topic. Come to all sessions and earn a special certificate! The group will hike up to 1 mile during the program. Trails are not stroller friendly.
The Subway Doodle Experience
The Banksy Museum is proud to announce the first solo show by renowned multimedia artist Subway Doodle. Subway Doodle, celebrated for transforming the mundane into the magical by drawing whimsical blue creatures into New York City subway scenes, will take over the museum’s performance space with an all-new immersive experience. “Subway Doodle’s work is imaginative, humorous, and undeniably New York,” said William Meade, Executive Director of The Banksy Museum. Kids (and adults) will love the “Brooklyn Pony,” a giant rideable rat, and subway car set that puts you in the doodle. Three screens showcase an impressive body of work that ranges from silly to political, and sometimes somewhere in between. Some work may not be suitable for all ages. The Subway Doodle Experience is free. An additional fee is required for the rest of the museum.
KIM: Poor Richards Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Samuel Seabury Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Kids Creative Corner
A space at Le Carrousel for parents and kids to read, color, and find crafts to stimulate your kid’s creativity and keep small hands busy.
Kosher Wonderland at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Step into a magical world of giant treats and kosher adventures! Kids will explore kosher food and brachos through hands-on stations and whimsical scenes. This limited-time summer 2025 exhibit brings Jewish learning to life in a fairytale setting.
Samsung Galaxy Experience Space
A fan-favorite that NY locals and travelers alike look forward to, the Samsung Galaxy Experience Space pop-up location promises to give visitors first-hand experiences of the latest innovations, opportunity to try the newest Samsung Galaxy devices and a one-of-a-kind chance to receive customizable giveaways. Expect things like capturing stunning photos, elevating wellness practices and: Celebrity Meet and Greet Premium Food Truck Daily Workshop Local Community Events
Summer Kids: Yogi Beans Children’s Yoga
This event is a yoga experience for kids to explore the mind-body-heart foundations of yoga. Yogi Beans is committed to introducing young people to a healthy and lifelong activity that is noncompetitive, non-judgmental, physically challenging, and a ton of fun!
Dinosaur Safari
Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.
Van Gogh’s Flowers
You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only the New York Botanical Garden can deliver in Van Gogh’s Flowers ! Fun for the whole family, spend the day exploring colorful botanical displays, large-scale artworks and a monumental field of sunflowers that celebrate his iconic works. Stop by the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden to enjoy hands-on programs, like crafts and potting up plant seedlings. On select nights, experience the exhibition after dark at Starry Nights, featuring live music and performances, plus cocktails and light bites for purchase. Conditions permitting, the evening culminates in a dazzling drone show!
KIM: Athens Square Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Cambria Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: London Planetree Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Rosemary's Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
SSE: Basketball Training & Development Ages 13-17
Summer Sports Experience provides instructional basketball clinics and developmental training for students between the ages of 13-17. Coaches will focus on individual skill development, group practices, and fitness drills towards their athletic development.
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute celebrates the viral cultural phenomenon of slime, packing a vibrant 8,000 square-foot space in SoHo filled with experiments, interaction, inspiration, and sensory delights. Unique artistic touches include a 150’ high gloss, curvy DIY bar for guests to design their dream slimes, fe
KIM: Raoul Wallenberg Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Seward Park
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Kids STEAM: Process Art
Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to express themselves using various art supplies to create beautiful art. Let's make something wonderful together! *Registration is required online.* Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited.
Toddler Storytime
This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island branch. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active toddler build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Suggested for toddlers/little walkers and their caregivers.
KIM: De Matti Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Tour the Historic Sands-Willets House, c. 1735/1845
Come explore how both the Sands and the Willets families lived in our historic home! During our 1-hour docent-led tour, you’ll visit Sands-Willets’ two period kitchen displays, and learn about their Colonial and post-Colonial roots. See how the Sands women spent their days cooking in the beehive oven and on the hearth, doing laundry without any conveniences, and much, much more. Our toy room is dedicated to children’s activities and children’s samplers from the 1700s and 1800s. The remainder of our period rooms, including two parlors and the dining room, show how the second family of this house, the Willets, lived. Our in-depth study of the suffragist movement shows how women progressed in their mission over the years, finally gaining success and earning the right to vote. Admission payable at the door: $10 per person; $5 children under 10. Sands-Willets House is wheelchair accessible. Please note: Please check our website for tour dates and updates before your visit, at cowneck.org
Online Little Movers Storytime
This event is online only. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home! Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Register and you will receive an email with the link by 9:00 am on the day of the event. Storytime is a program for parents/caregivers and their children. Both the parent/caregiver and the child must be present during the entire program: unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave the program. When registering for this program, parents/caregivers should use their name and information–you don’t need a library card to participate!
Wacky Waterplay
Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel! Join us on the library’s front lawn for water play fun! Please do not arrive earlier than the posted time to allow us time for set up. Our special guests today will be: 10:30AM to 12:30PM: Foam Party in the grass next to the library’s parking lot. Presented by “Foam at your Home.” 10:30AM to 12:30PM: Girl Scouts Traveling Trefoil Van
Process Art: Session 1
Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Registration Required/ ages 3-5.
SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball
Summer Sports Experience Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Our knowledgeable NYC Parks staff train kids in sports such as basketball, ball hockey, kickball, flag football, pickleball, soccer, team handball, track and field, and volleyball. This program covers basic and more advanced techniques. Summer Sports Experience is a drop-in program recommended for children ages 8-14. Participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Summer Sports Experience is not a childcare program, and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees. For more information, please visit nyc.gov/parks. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.
Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography
The Museum of Modern Art announces Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography , the first major exhibition of Hollywood studio portraiture to be drawn from the Museum’s film stills archive since 1993. On view in the Titus and Morita Galleries, the exhibition will offer a revisionist look at the Department of Film’s photographic archive, examining the evolution of editorial practice before the digital age, AI technology, and social media reshaped the experience of celebrity. Face Value will feature over 200 works from 1921to 1996, including studio photography of Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Katharine Hepburn, Dennis Hopper, Lena Horne, Bela Lugosi, Carmen Miranda, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Barbara Stanwyck, Elizabeth Taylor, Spencer Tracy, Oprah Winfrey, and many others.
KIM - Al Quinones Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Ben Abrams Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Devoe Park
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Hunts Point Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Tremont Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Behagen Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
The Wizard’s Quest
Wizards young and old are invited to journey around the gallery to hunt for fantastical beasts and mythical monsters in this magical self-paced adventure activity. Solve riddles to collect potion ingredients along the way before mixing up a miniature vial of shimmering elixir to keep on a necklace or keychain. Perfect for both Potter and fantasy fans!
Adventure of the Missing Color (Grades K – 5)
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, Science Heroes will get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Hosted by Emma Clark Library. Grades K – 5.
Dance Storytime With Ingrid Silva
Presented in collaboration with Lincoln Center as part of the Summer for the City programming. Lincoln Center’s free Storytime programming returns at Summer for the City—and, due to continued popular demand, we have scheduled two readings every Wednesday! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts—which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—Storytime events feature a children’s book reading accompanied by live music, dance, or theater, engaging kids of all ages. As part of Summer for the City’s Brazil Week, the Library for the Performing Arts has invited Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva to read her children’s book A bailarina que pintava suas sapatilhas, or The Ballerina Who Painted Her Ballet Shoes. The book tells the story of Silva’s journey in ballet, from her childhood in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro to her experience at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York, when she became a leading dancer and known worldwide. Silva tells how she faced racial and social prejudice and inspires children to discover themselves through her journey showing that dance is for everyone. Join us for this inspirational Storytime! There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon. Click here to learn more and reserve. Please visit Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Event Page or our Living Library: Celebrating 60 Years Series Page for more details.
Little Movers Storytime
This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Branch. Join us in the Community Room to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Then, meet us in the Children’s Room on the 2nd floor for playtime and fun craft activity. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage, along with a parent/caregiver. *Space is limited. First come will be first served.*
Let’s Dance
This enchanting and interactive family concert brings the joy of classical music to life! Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of waltzing wonders, dances, and timeless melodies that will get everyone moving and grooving. This is no ordinary concert! Everyone is encouraged to participate. From guided dance-alongs to interactive rhythm games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Smithsonian Young Ambassador Reading Day
Title: Paletero Man Author: Lucky Diaz Age range: 4 to 8 years old A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.
KIM - St. Mary's Park
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Loreto Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees. Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Summer Adventure for Tots
This event will take place in person at Throg’s Neck Library. Join staff from the Throg’s Neck Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to creating your own world in a fun arts and crafts program for Toddlers and Preschoolers. All materials will be provided. This program is for Toddlers (2 years old) and Preschoolers (3-5 years old). Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt
Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!
Lincoln Center Summer for the City presents Brazil Week: Dance Storytime With Ingrid Silva
Lincoln Center’s free Storytime programming returns at Summer for the City! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts—which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—Storytime events feature a children’s book reading accompanied by live music, dance, or theater, engaging kids of all ages. As part of Summer for the City’s Brazil Week, the Library for the Performing Arts has invited Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva to read her children’s book A bailarina que pintava suas sapatilhas, or The Ballerina Who Painted Her Ballet Shoes. The book tells the story of Silva’s journey in ballet, from her childhood in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro to her experience at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York, when she became a leading dancer and known worldwide. Silva tells how she faced racial and social prejudice and inspires children to discover themselves through her journey showing that dance is for everyone. Join us for this inspirational Storytime! There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. Presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Little Movers Storytime: Stuffed Animal Show and Tell
This event will take place in-person at the Mariners Harbor Library. Join us for a stuffed animal themed storytime to share stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Bring along your favorite stuffed animal friend to share with the group!
SSE: Co-ed Youth Basketball
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 environment. Whether your child is new to the sport or building on existing skills, this program provides the perfect blend of instruction, play, and teamwork. Players will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure fair play and balanced teams. Weekly practices and games help young athletes improve their abilities while gaining confidence on and off the court.
SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills
This program provides young athletes with the opportunity to engage in a structured non-contact flag football program where they can learn the sport as well as train for competition. The program offers a fun, fast-paced, and non-contact introduction to the game of football for boys and girls ages 8 to 14. Designed to teach the fundamentals of football in a safe and inclusive environment, this program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development.
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Join us for fun songs, stories and rhyhmes in Spanish and English. Recommended for children 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.
Dog Crafts At The Bryant Park Art Cart
Join AKC Museum of the Dog educators at the Bryant Park Art Cart (located on the Upper Terrace, near the William Cullen Bryant statue in Bryant Park) for FREE dog-themed art series. Make a different craft at this all ages workshop. The outdoor space is also dog-friendly, so bring your pets along as your muse!
Pop Up Play
Join us for music and sensory learning toys while you engage with your child. Recommended for children 1 – 5 with parent or caregiver.
Process Art: Session 2
Promote early literacy through art, while getting creative! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, and more while working on motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Registration Required/ ages 3-5.
Family Storytime
Come join us for a family storytime in our children’s room before the library opens! Let’s sing songs and read our favorite books together! ***PLEASE READ*** 8 spots will be open for online registration each week, and another 8 spots will be held for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis, for a total of 16 families. Please register under the child’s name. Tickets for walk-ins will be given out at 11AM on the day of the program. Online registrants must check-in at the entrance to the library by 11:20AM. Tickets for a waitlist will also be given out. If there are still spots available after 11:20AM, families will be moved from the waitlist into the story time. The child must be present with their caregiver at the time of check-in. Online Registration will open one week in advance at 2PM. Sometimes, the online registration will have an unexpected delay. Please keep refreshing the registration page between 2PM-3PM. If the registration does not work by 3PM, then please call the library at 212-714-8400. We apologize for this, and are working on a solution.
Movies at the Bridge: Wonder Park
This event will take place in person at the Macomb’s Bridge Library. Come in and join us for the film Wonder Park Synopsis: Buckle up for an epic adventure where anything is possible. A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery — the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world’s wildest rides and operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park Runtime: 125 minutes
Letterpress Play
Join this special pop-up event featuring Kyle Hawley, founder and creative director of Austin-based Letterpress PLAY. Kyle will lead a live letterpress printing demo on a Sigwalt Chicago #11 press, and guests will take home their own print. She’ll guide an open crafting session with Letterpress PLAY’s signature paper toys—originally designed when her kids were young to offer screen-free, Montessori-inspired fun that sparks creativity and hands-on learning.
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
Experience the Queens Farm’s 47 acres with a tractor pulled hayride. Find your seat on a hay bale for a special view of the farm’s pastures, woody areas, and growing fields.
Mocktails and Crafts In The Garden
Stop by Dyckman Farmhouse Museum to make your own delicious homemade drink using herbs from our eight-bed educational garden and create prints inspired by what's growing on our half-acre property!
SSE: Softball
This program is a beginner-friendly program designed to teach youth and teens the core skills of the game in a fun, energetic, and team-focused environment. Players will learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running while building confidence, staying active, and connecting with their community.
SSE: Boys Athletic Conditioning
of 12 weeks. Participants will learn basic movements, spatial awareness, core engagement and stamina needed for athletic development. This program is appropriate for youth ages 10-16.
Lincoln Square BID’s “Summer Jazz Sensations” Lunchtime Concert Series
Lincoln Square is celebrating summer with a jazzy flare as the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) is returning with the fourth iteration of its beloved summer concert series – Summer Jazz Sensations . Attendees can enjoy outdoor performances by local, iconic, and well-known jazz artists from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Note: In the event of rain, concerts are scheduled to be held on Friday immediately following each Wednesday performance. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of the neighborhood’s diverse offerings right from Dante Park; Lincoln Square BID is partnering with local eatery Le Botaniste to offer a rotation of treats, bites, and sips available for purchase at select concerts. The BID’s partners at the West Side Y will be present weekly to lead the audience through gentle stretch yoga.
Family Program: Sketching in the Garden and Galleries
Try out fun drawing prompts and sketch in the museum’s garden or cool off and be inspired by the mansion’s interiors. Create your own Cooper Hewitt postcard with what makes New York City home to you and mail it to a friend! Family drop-in activities are designed for youth ages 5–12 and their adult guardian/caregivers. Explore the exhibition Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial with the Kids Gallery Guide available on site.
Summer Adventure: Make Some Noise
Join the children’s staff from the High Bridge library for an exciting, hands-on program where children will play and make their own musical instrument. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball
Summer Sports Experience Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Our knowledgeable NYC Parks staff train kids in sports such as basketball, ball hockey, kickball, flag football, pickleball, soccer, team handball, track and field, and volleyball. This program covers basic and more advanced techniques. Summer Sports Experience is a drop-in program recommended for children ages 8-14. Participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Summer Sports Experience is not a childcare program, and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees. For more information, please visit nyc.gov/parks. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.
FREE Broadway Magic Hour show to support Brooklyn YMCA in July
Brooklyn is about to get a whole lot more magical. NYC’s #1 Magic Show for all ages is performing a free show for YMCA Summer Campers at Park Slope Armory (8th Ave, Brooklyn) on July 16 at 2 p.m. to support the YMCA of New York. The Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio is a family friendly magic show voted one of the best off-Broadway experiences in New York City. We would love to have you there! Visit https://broadwaymagichour.com/ to learn more about The Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio, which has been playing to sold-out audiences in NYC’s theater district for the past 10 months.
Summer Adventures: Make Some Noise!
This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Make some noise with your own rain stick, a musical instrument that experts believe was used to summon rain during droughts. It’s easy and fun to make! Use it as a sensory toy or to make some music. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Art in the Park
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 will be waiting!
Paint & Snack!
This event will take place in-person at Parkchester Library. Come relax and enjoy an hour of free painting. Get in touch with your inner artist and paint. No skill required, all materials and supplies provided.
Teens Create!: Ceramics
Get creative and paint a ceramic figure with us! Registration opens a week before the program. Call over the phone or register in person to sign up for this program. For Tweens and Teens ages 10-18
Friendship Bracelets for Kids
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Summer Adventure: Food Zine Remix
Join staff from the Bloomingdale Library for an exciting, hands-on program where you create your own zine. Let’s make a community story about food! We’ll taste the five major flavors and talk about the foods that remind us of home. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Summer Adventure : Kickoff Event
You’re invited to the Summer at the Library Kickoff Event Join staff at the Dongan Hills library from 3pm-5pm for an exciting hands-on event dedicated to NYPL reading trackers, NYPL giveaways, and a birding binoculars craft. Best for children ages 5–10, or those at a similar developmental stage. All supplies are provided. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Teen Art Club: Screen Printing
Join Baychester YA for an afternoon of screen printing, where we will use stencils and ink to decorate t-shirts and tote bags! You can bring your own shirt or tote to decorate, or we will have options ready for you at the branch. Screen printing is both fun and messy, so come wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting permanent ink on. We will have aprons, but accidents happen! This program can accommodate 6 people. In order to have enough time to complete your project, please arrive before 3:45pm. From air-dry clay to watercolors to drawing apps on iPads and much more, we’re coming together every Wednesday to explore and express ourselves. Come by and make something, or drop us a suggestion for a future craft! Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more. This program will be conducted in person, in English, in the Community Room of Baychester Library. This branch is fully wheelchair accessible.
Open Art Studio for Teens: Zine Edition
We’re turning our Open Art Studio into a zine-making workshop! Discover the history of zines—from 1930s sci-fi fan zines and punk-era DIY culture to feminist, queer, and political self-publishing. What to Expect: Hands-on instruction in layout, collage, stapling, photocopying & binding All materials provided—paper, markers, stickers, glue, photocopies—and feel free to bring your own ephemera A relaxed, creative environment to craft zines reflecting your ideas—be they personal, political, artistic, or experimental Conversation about zines as a low-tech way to tell stories, spark movements, and connect with others Who Can Join: Teens and community members of all ages—whether you’re a first-timer or a curious creator. No registration required; drop in and let your creativity flow!
Summer Adventure: Brilliant Buttons
This event will take place in-person at the Grand Concourse Library. Join staff from the Grand Concourse Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 5-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques. _______________________________________________________________ Este evento se llevará a cabo en persona en el Grand Concourse Library. ¡Únase a nosotros en un programa emocionante y práctico dedicado a STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas)! Para niños de 5 a 12 años a quienes les encanta crear e innovar nuevas ideas y técnicas. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. Please Note: Programs are subject to change.
Boogie Woogie Wednesday: Hip Hop and Street Dance
Free Focus Dance is dedicated to spreading the uplifting power of Street Dance, and will present a live performance featuring a variety of dance styles including; Hip-Hop, Break Dancing, House, and Funk. An open group lesson in basic hip-hop will follow the show and everyone is encouraged to join!
Clay Scuplture
This program will take place in person. Find your inner sculptor! Pick your favorite color clay and create something. While supplies last.
Summer Totes!
Join us at the Soundview Library as we celebrate summer by designing our own summer tote bags! With our UV color changing vinyl, you're in for a surprise as you'll either get blue, purple, yellow, or pink on your tote! Using the Cricut Design Space, choose your design for your tote and then bring it into the sunlight to see what color you'll get. Bring your friends and let's see what you get. This is first come first serve due to limited materials! There's a 15 minute grace period.
STEAM at NYPL for Kids & Teens
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Kids will see, feel, and participate in the action!🎉 Perfect forkids ages 3–14Let the science chaos begin — we promise it’ll be smart, safe, and seriously fun!_______________________🚐 Wetravel to you— anywhere in NYC and beyond🎈 Great forbirthday parties, schools, camps, kindergartens✅ We’re a registeredDOE Vendorand certifiedWomen Minority Business🔬 More info:https://scienceshowforkids.com Crazy Science Show for Kids: Liquid Nitrogen, Dry Ice & Color Chemistry PartyGet ready for an unforgettable science adventure packed withexplosive fun, frozen magic,andmind-blowing experiments! OurCrazy Scientistwill lead an interactive, high-energy show featuringliquid nitrogen— the “cosmic” substance that freezes objects in seconds at -320°F! 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OurCrazy Scientistwill lead an interactive, high-energy show featuringliquid nitrogen— the “cosmic” substance that freezes objects in seconds at -320°F! We’ll freeze roses, pop balloons, shatter popcorn, and create a liquid nitrogen explosion!But that’s not all...We’ll dive into thecolorful side of chemistrywith a rainbow storm in a flask, a bubbling soap volcano, fizzy scientific soda, and more hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and excitement. Kids will see, feel, and participate in the action!🎉 Perfect forkids ages 3–14Let the science chaos begin — we promise it’ll be smart, safe, and seriously fun!_______________________🚐 Wetravel to you— anywhere in NYC and beyond🎈 Great forbirthday parties, schools, camps, kindergartens✅ We’re a registeredDOE Vendorand certifiedWomen Minority Business🔬 More info:https://scienceshowforkids.com Crazy Science Show for Kids: Liquid Nitrogen, Dry Ice & Color Chemistry PartyGet ready for an unforgettable science adventure packed withexplosive fun, frozen magic,andmind-blowing experiments! OurCrazy Scientistwill lead an interactive, high-energy show featuringliquid nitrogen— the “cosmic” substance that freezes objects in seconds at -320°F! We’ll freeze roses, pop balloons, shatter popcorn, and create a liquid nitrogen explosion!But that’s not all...We’ll dive into thecolorful side of chemistrywith a rainbow storm in a flask, a bubbling soap volcano, fizzy scientific soda, and more hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and excitement. Kids will see, feel, and participate in the action!🎉 Perfect forkids ages 3–14Let the science chaos begin — we promise it’ll be smart, safe, and seriously fun!_______________________🚐 Wetravel to you— anywhere in NYC and beyond🎈 Great forbirthday parties, schools, camps, kindergartens✅ We’re a registeredDOE Vendorand certifiedWomen Minority Business🔬 More info:https://scienceshowforkids.com
Idlewild Environmental Center: Enviro Games!
A fun, interactive session featuring team challenges and board games that inspire awareness and action. We welcome all participants ages 7+!
SSE: Kickball & Dodgeball
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. Youth kickball and dodgeball is open to participants 6-12
Family Storytime
This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. This is an in-person event.
Teen/ Tween Beach Slime
It’s summertime and time to make your very own batch of beach slime. No Registration Required -First Come/ First served For ages 10-17
Wednesday Art Club: Button Making
This event will take place in person. Come make buttons with our button machines! We'll have multiple size options and plenty of cool designs for you to make buttons with.
Diamond Art: Eiffel Tower
Join us in collaborating on a diamond art project that will be put on display in the library! The theme of the project will be the Eiffel Tower! The program is on a first come first served basis as sets are limited. Snacks and refreshments are provided! For ages 13 – 18.
Teen Zine Challenge
This event will take place in person at Castle Hill Library. Come design your own zine (independent magazine) filled with poetry, art, or whatever inspires you. Learn more about NYPL’s summer Teen Zine Challenge and how you can submit your creations to our contest for a chance to be featured at our Teen Voices Festival at the link below! https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/06/02/participate-nypls-teen-zine-challenge-summer-and-showcase-your-zines-teen-voices
Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Draw in the Garden
Discover the beauty and color of the flowers and plants in bloom at Planting Fields! This unique program invites children to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of blooming flowers and plants. Participants will embark on a creative journey through the Sensory Garden, using all their senses to connect with nature. With their own Nature Journal in hand, they’ll explore the beauty of the garden, sketching and drawing the flora around them. Plus, they’ll learn how to create breathtaking still life paintings inspired by the famous Georgia O’Keeffe! This is more than just a class – it’s an opportunity to cultivate artistic skills while fostering a deeper connection with the natural world. At the end of the program, each child will leave with their very own Nature Journal, filled with botanical sketches, and a stunning floral painting to show off their new artistic abilities. It’s a colorful, creative adventure they won’t forget! Wednesday Workshops for Kids: Draw in the Garden Wednesday, July 16 4 – 6pm Ages 5 – 12 $25 per child Located at the Education Center
KIDFEST: PARALLEL EXIT’S SUNRISE CIRCUS
Join us for a joyful and family-friendly celebration of circus arts! Sunrise Circus by the award-winning Parallel Exit brings together a remarkable cast of performers from Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus, and more, delivering a show full of heart, humor, and astonishing feats. Perfect for all ages, this dynamic performance will captivate children, grandparents, and everyone in between. Prepare for a morning of laughter, wonder, and unforgettable moments with this lively, high-energy show. “They can get laughs simply by breathing.” – The New York Times The fun starts early with a cookie decorating workshop with our friends at Citarella starting at 3:30 pm. Pre-show workshops are free for all KidFEST ticket holders. Parallel Exit. Photo: Maike Schulz
Smith Haven Mall Carnival
Enjoy summer fun for the whole family with exciting midway rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., July 10 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are also available on the midway. Online pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Visit the website for coupons for $5 off regular-price ride wristbands, $5 off a 50-ticket Super Saver Family Pack, and $2 off a $10 food purchase. Parking is free. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending the carnival.
Hudson Yards’ free Summer Concert Series returns with top emerging stars. PAUL RUSSELL will be performing Wednesday, July 16th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM live on the Wells Fargo Stage in the Public Square & Gardens.
Wells Fargo customers get exclusive access to the Wells Fargo Club in The Bosque with complimentary snacks and beverages. As an official partner of the Summer Concert Series, Mastercard cardholders can purchase reserved seating and premium food & drink packages.
Free Kayaking
Free public kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots, which open on a rolling basis 2 weeks out from each date.
Summer Sounds at Manhattan West
Head to Manhattan West Plaza for weekly outdoor performances from talented musicians from around the world.
SSE: Youth Soccer Stars
This soccer program offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where children of all skill levels can learn and enjoy the game of soccer. Designed for boys and girls ages 6-14, this non-competitive program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical activity.
Minecraft Club
For ages 8 to 12 Use your imagination and your wits as you play with (or against!) your friends in this creative world-building game. Space is limited, registration is required. You must register to use one of our accounts and computers. Parents/Caregivers are required to remain in the building for the duration of this program.
Bryant Park Yoga Presented by Halara
Celebrating 22 years of making yoga accessible to all, Bryant Park’s beloved wellness series returns this summer. One of New York City’s largest and longest-running community fitness programs, Bryant Park Yoga presented by Halara offers an easy way for both locals and visitors of all skill levels to incorporate yoga into their routines with twice-weekly classes on Tuesdays and through September 17. The series features more than 30 of the region’s top yoga instructors, giving participants the chance to explore a variety of styles with each visit. Bryant Park Yoga takes place Tuesdays at 10am on the Upper Terrace, and Wednesday evenings on the lawn at 6pm. Collaborating with Bryant Park for the first time as the presenting partner, viral women’s athleisure brand Halara will enhance select classes with branded giveaways designed to celebrate wellness, community, and connection.
2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES
Long Island Road Running Club’s ongoing commitment to quality racing, healthy choices and bringing friends & family together! 7PM Start – Rain or Shine 6:30PM Kids Fun Run Start EISENHOWER PARK – FIELD 2 Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554 Please Note: 11th Night Aug 6th is the USATF-LI Grand Prix 1 MILE and all abilities are welcome! SAVE and Pay ONLY $10 per race by becoming a LIRRC Member Today ACTIVE Military is FREE please message in the chat icon below for a free entry. Please message in 24hrs or more before race date. Kids fun run is only $1 All kids receive a ribbon! (Money will be collected day of at registration) Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods AMENITIES Refreshments, Water Music & Finish Line Photos/Video Raffles & a 50/50 Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods.
Lincoln Center Summer for the City presents Brazil Week: Gafieira Rio Miami
Gafieira Rio Miami is a dynamic Brazilian big band made up of 11 talented musicians from Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, and the United States, reflecting South Florida’s rich cultural tapestry. Founded by native Brazilian and Latin GRAMMY winner Diogo Brown, Gafieira Rio Miami breathes new life into samba de gafieira partner dancing, a lively tradition that flourished in Brazil during the 1940s and ’50s. Originating in Rio de Janeiro, gafieira dance halls were hubs of creativity where waltz, jazz, soul, tango, and samba rhythms merged to create a unique, expressive sound that defied social conventions and invited creative movement. As Brown shows, gafieira embraces a range of genres such as chorinho, pagode, and maxixe. The group’s repertoire includes gorgeous arrangements of classics by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Alcione, Wilson das Neves, Moacir Santos, and many more. There are two ways to access this free event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. Presented in collaboration with Brasil Summerfest.
Wednesday Night Lights
The Southampton Youth Bureau will be hosting Wednesday Night Lights from 7pm – 10:30pm at Iron Point Park every Wednesday during the Summer (July 9th – August 20th)! Teens in grades 5-12 will have the opportunity to play soccer while learning techniques from experienced coaches in weekly clinics! Free food and DJ/music will be provided by the Southampton Youth Bureau on select days. Wednesday Night Lights will be canceled if weather is inclement. Please check our website or social media for weather related updates. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/ybpayment
BX16 Bodega 1600M Race
Introducing the BX16 Bodega 1600M – the first-ever race hosted by the Bronx Burners, presented by New Balance. The Bronx Burners have been building momentum—and now, we’re taking it to the track. We’re proud to announce our inaugural race: the BX16 Bodega 1600M , a community-powered race at the legendary Macombs Dam Park , presented by New Balance . This isn’t just a race—it’s a full-circle moment, rooted in history and bursting with Bronx pride. Whether you’re coming to race, cheer, or vibe out, we want you there. On Wednesday, July 16 , the BX16 Bodega 1600M takes over Macombs Dam Park —and track racing comes home . 1600m, around Historic Macombs Dam Park Track Community energy, youth + adult heats, spectators welcome All proceeds go toward Bronx Burners’ youth scholarship fund Free beverages & snacks, community vibes, and BX pride July 16, 2025 6:00 PM: Sign In 7:00 PM : Start Rain or Shine Joseph Yancey Track at Macombs Dam Park E. 157 St &, W 161st St. Bronx, NY 10451 Entry Fees Adults:$19.31 (includes processing fee) Under 18: FREE Register Here Click here to learn more
2025 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES
Long Island Road Running Club’s ongoing commitment to quality racing, healthy choices and bringing friends & family together! 7PM Start – Rain or Shine 6:30PM Kids Fun Run Start EISENHOWER PARK – FIELD 2 Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554 Please Note: 11th Night Aug 6th is the USATF-LI Grand Prix 1 MILE and all abilities are welcome! SAVE and Pay ONLY $10 per race by becoming a LIRRC Member Today ACTIVE Military is FREE please message in the chat icon below for a free entry. Please message in 24hrs or more before race date. Kids fun run is only $1 All kids receive a ribbon! (Money will be collected day of at registration) Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods AMENITIES Refreshments, Water Music & Finish Line Photos/Video Raffles & a 50/50 Post-race food courtesy of All Round Foods.
Jazz at Pier 84
Celebrate all things jazz with music by local legends, combining smooth tunes with beautiful Hudson River Park evenings.
Movies on the Green
Head to the Center Green with the family and bring a blanket and portable, low-profile chair* and enjoy some of your all-time favorites. Movies start at dusk, but get there early to enjoy periodic entertainment. July 9 – Inside Out 2 July 23 – Coco August 6 – Lilo & Stitch August 20 – Mufasa: The Lion King If you have a “normal” height chair, please situate yourself at the back of the green so the view of other patrons is not obstructed.* Rain dates are the following Wednesday Sponsored by Main Street Radiology
Movies Under The Stars: Transformers One
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 showings across the five boroughs. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be prominently posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Movies Under the Stars: The Goonies
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 showings across the five boroughs. A group of teenagers finds a map leading to a hidden treasure. They must overcome booby traps, natural obstructions, and a gang of desperate thieves in their race for the loot. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie
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 showings across the five boroughs. Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Movies Under the Stars: Transformers One
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 showings across the five boroughs. TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Williamsburg
The Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel and San Paolino di Nola is one of the oldest Italian American Feasts in America.
The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents Black Joy Film Fest
The Billie brings back an audience favorite with its Black Joy Film Fest. The screenings will be held outside on the West Plaza of Restoration throughout the summer months, showcasing a variety of acclaimed films including: The Fire Inside (7/24), The Piano Lesson (7/31), Nickel Boys (8/7), Six Triple Eight (8/14) and Wicked (8/28). The Fest kicks off on July 10 th with a special screening of the acclaimed film Mufasa. Black Joy Summer Film Screenings is part of The Billie’s annual Summerfest and was created as a way to provide free, family-friendly entertainment that engage audiences in the beauty, complexity and resilience found in our communities across the globe. The Billie’s annual SummerFest is a specially curated series of outdoor events and programs designed for the community and welcoming New Yorkers and visitors alike to the heart of Brooklyn in Bed-Stuy.
KIM: Bowne Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Long Island History Hunt
A dozen museums and historical societies, from Brooklyn to Montauk, are teaming up to offer an epic adventure to places where spies, patriots and presidents helped shaped local history. From the secrets of the Culper Spy Ring to the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the past comes alive at every stop in a digital tapestry that weaves together history’s hidden gems and little-known stories. Participants scan a QR code or visit https://app.otocast.com/guide/LIHistoryHunt to register and then visit a designated museum, landmark, monument, historic home, park or colonial tavern. At each location, visitors are invited to take a selfie challenge and upload their photo. Visitors who complete a challenge at any site are automatically eligible to win a prize. Those who complete a challenge at all 12 sites will earn the title of Revolutionary Trailblazer and be entered into the grand prize drawing that includes $500, an 18 th century-style luncheon at the Ketcham Inn tavern, family museum memberships and a basket of curated surprises. The contest runs from July 1st through September 30th.
Anne Frank The Exhibition
For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
KIM: Grover Cleveland Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Alley Pond Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Arrochar Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Bayswater Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Columbus Park
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Corona Golf Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Highland Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: John J. Carty Park
The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: McDonald's Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Park Of the Americas
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Tompkins Square Park Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Yellowstone Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Prospect Park Stroller Walk
Calling all parents and caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways. Embrace the sound of streams and songs of birds.
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Birds of a Feather
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen. Stroller parking in designated area is mandatory.
KIM: Sol Lain Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Carmansville Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Nostrand Playground
The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may cancelled due to harsh weather or conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
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, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Samsung Galaxy Experience Space
A fan-favorite that NY locals and travelers alike look forward to, the Samsung Galaxy Experience Space pop-up location promises to give visitors first-hand experiences of the latest innovations, opportunity to try the newest Samsung Galaxy devices and a one-of-a-kind chance to receive customizable giveaways. Expect things like capturing stunning photos, elevating wellness practices and: Celebrity Meet and Greet Premium Food Truck Daily Workshop Local Community Events
KIM: Samuel Seabury Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Bloomingdale Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Seward Park
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
The Subway Doodle Experience
The Banksy Museum is proud to announce the first solo show by renowned multimedia artist Subway Doodle. Subway Doodle, celebrated for transforming the mundane into the magical by drawing whimsical blue creatures into New York City subway scenes, will take over the museum’s performance space with an all-new immersive experience. “Subway Doodle’s work is imaginative, humorous, and undeniably New York,” said William Meade, Executive Director of The Banksy Museum. Kids (and adults) will love the “Brooklyn Pony,” a giant rideable rat, and subway car set that puts you in the doodle. Three screens showcase an impressive body of work that ranges from silly to political, and sometimes somewhere in between. Some work may not be suitable for all ages. The Subway Doodle Experience is free. An additional fee is required for the rest of the museum.
Kids Creative Corner
A space at Le Carrousel for parents and kids to read, color, and find crafts to stimulate your kid’s creativity and keep small hands busy.
Kosher Wonderland at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Step into a magical world of giant treats and kosher adventures! Kids will explore kosher food and brachos through hands-on stations and whimsical scenes. This limited-time summer 2025 exhibit brings Jewish learning to life in a fairytale setting.
Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology
Prepare to dive into the fascinating world of underwater discovery as the Intrepid Museum premieres Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology . Located in the Museum’s Space Shuttle Pavilion, the bilingual exhibition marks the first stop of a multi-year international tour co-produced with Flying Fish, the acclaimed exhibition firm behind the Museum’s popular Apollo: When We Went to the Moon . This exhibition reflects the Museum’s ongoing commitment to delivering stories at the intersection of history and innovation. Rooted in Intrepid ’s historic legacy as an aircraft carrier that launched warplanes in multiple conflicts, Mysteries from the Deep takes visitors beneath the surface to explore sunken aircraft, shipwrecks, submerged cities and lost landscapes. Presented in both English and Spanish, these investigations span conflicts, cultures and centuries, demonstrating how underwater archaeology connects the past to the present and informs the future. The exhibition covers more than 9,000 square feet and is on view through January 11, 2026. Entry is free with general admission. Visitors become underwater archaeologists through 15 interactive experiences as they navigate sonar mapping, pilot a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), reconstruct digital dive sites and examine real artifacts from historic shipwrecks. From ancient ruins to cutting-edge technology, the exhibition displays the tools and tenacity behind underwater exploration. Exhibition Highlights: Bilingual Presentation (English/Spanish) – All exhibition text, videos and educational materials are available in two languages to ensure broader access. Underwater Archaeology Lab – Explore the science of underwater discovery using authentic tools and experiment with sonar, ROVs and AI. Deep Dive into Intrepid ’s Story – Apply newfound insights to the Museum’s aircraft collection, including the fragments of a Corsair featured in the exhibition Final Flight: Story of a WWII Corsair , located just steps away in the Museum’s hangar deck. Submerged Histories – Examine stories of Pavlopetri, Greece, the world’s oldest known sunken city and the Clotilda in Mobile Bay, Alabama, the last known slave ship to arrive in the U.S. Tools of the Trade – See archaeologist Megan Lickliter-Mundon’s actual dive suit and discover how remote sensing technologies like LiDAR and sonar illuminate the ocean floor. The Future of Exploration – Learn how underwater archaeology intersects with climate change, innovation and global preservation efforts. More than an exhibition, Mysteries from the Deep is an invitation to explore the unknown. Perfect for history lovers, science enthusiasts and curious minds of all ages, it offers a rare opportunity to uncover the hidden past and experience the thrill of discovery.
SSE: Nautilus Playground Basketball for Beginners Ages 6 - 12
Summer Sports Experience provides instructional basketball clinics and developmental training for students between the ages of 6-12. Coaches will focus on individual skill development, group practices, and fitness drills towards their athletic development.
KIM: Athens Square Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Cambria Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Raoul Wallenberg Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Rosemary's Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Opening Week: World of Darkness at the Bronx Zoo
Step into the dark at the Bronx Zoo and discover the mysteries, adaptations, and surprises of animals that thrive in darkness. Featured creatures include blood pythons, aye-ayes, fruit bats, and vampire bats! Kids can also discover some cuter critters, like the sand cat, two-toed sloth, and douroucouli (night monkeys).
Children’s Performance Series in Riverside Park
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7. Wear sunscreen. Stroller parking in a designated area is mandatory.
Summer Kids: City Owlets OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos
Join us for our 2025 Summer Kids Program! This free event is hosted by HPPC in partnership with City Owlets! TITLE: Summer Kids: City Owlets OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos SUBTITLE/TAGLINE: Select date and time Join us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Join us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. About this eventJoin us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Join us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. TITLE: Summer Kids: City Owlets OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos SUBTITLE/TAGLINE: Select date and time Join us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Join us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. About this eventJoin us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Join us for Summer Kids on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy, in partnership with City Owlets for OWLbert Einsteins - Science Demos. We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park.Please visit our website, https://www.hunterspointparks.org/ for more information on everything that is happening in the Park.Summer Kids is sponsored by TF Cornerstone, Hunter's Point South Living, and Council Member Julie Won through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.
KIM: Poor Richards Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: London Planetree Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Bowne Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Dinosaur Safari
Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including more than 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Dinosaur Safari is a beloved tradition and immersive walkthrough experience at the Bronx Zoo that has captured the hearts and curiosity of families and paleontologists-in-training for years. New this year, guests will marvel at the 11 brand-new dinosaurs and pterosaurs making their debut as they move and roar with new cutting-edge animatronic technology so realistic that guests will feel like they’re transported back to prehistoric times. From the 43-foot Giganotosaurus, to a pair of Sphaerotholus, to the famous apex predator Tyrannosaurus rex, encountering a Triceratopsand Ankylosaurus, dino lovers of all ages will take a step back in time, but make memories guaranteed to last a lifetime. Dinosaur Safari adventurers will also experience: (NEW) Walkthrough Rib Cage Tunnel: Who else can say they’ve walked through a dinosaur rib cage? Take a walk through a life-sized Mamenchisaurus rib cage and see just how big these giants were when they walked the Earth. (NEW) Climbable Fossil: Crawl atop and explore the skull and ribs of a life-sized Sinraptor fossil. (NEW) Dino Egg Photo Opp: Take unforgettable photos with family and friends “hatching” from larger-than-life Maiasaura eggs. Fossil Dig Site: Get hands-on with an immersive dig site where guests can dig up ancient fossils and discover the very latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs. And so much more to explore. Journey through the ages and uncover how these prehistoric species are connected to modern dinosaurs that are still alive today – birds! Along the immersive adventure, guests will encounter live interpreters along the trail and learn new discoveries about these ancient creatures, including some of the physical and behavioral adaptations used by many dinosaurs and modern wildlife, such as birds and other present-day animals.
Percussion Playground
Percussion Playground puts the ‘us’ in music and the ‘fun’ in fundamentals with children’s interactive music workshops, led by experienced teaching artists. Borrow from a selection of colorful and creative percussion instruments and learn the ABCs of music with resident teaching artists. Play solo, with your family or friends, or even become part of an impromptu orchestra! in the 40th Street Plaza across from Le Carrousel.
Van Gogh’s Flowers
You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only the New York Botanical Garden can deliver in Van Gogh’s Flowers ! Fun for the whole family, spend the day exploring colorful botanical displays, large-scale artworks and a monumental field of sunflowers that celebrate his iconic works. Stop by the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden to enjoy hands-on programs, like crafts and potting up plant seedlings. On select nights, experience the exhibition after dark at Starry Nights, featuring live music and performances, plus cocktails and light bites for purchase. Conditions permitting, the evening culminates in a dazzling drone show!
KIM: De Matti Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball
Summer Sports Experience Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Our knowledgeable NYC Parks staff train kids in sports such as basketball, ball hockey, kickball, flag football, pickleball, soccer, team handball, track and field, and volleyball. This program covers basic and more advanced techniques. Summer Sports Experience is a drop-in program recommended for children ages 8-14. Participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Summer Sports Experience is not a childcare program, and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees. For more information, please visit nyc.gov/parks. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.
Tour the Historic Sands-Willets House, c. 1735/1845
Come explore how both the Sands and the Willets families lived in our historic home! During our 1-hour docent-led tour, you’ll visit Sands-Willets’ two period kitchen displays, and learn about their Colonial and post-Colonial roots. See how the Sands women spent their days cooking in the beehive oven and on the hearth, doing laundry without any conveniences, and much, much more. Our toy room is dedicated to children’s activities and children’s samplers from the 1700s and 1800s. The remainder of our period rooms, including two parlors and the dining room, show how the second family of this house, the Willets, lived. Our in-depth study of the suffragist movement shows how women progressed in their mission over the years, finally gaining success and earning the right to vote. Admission payable at the door: $10 per person; $5 children under 10. Sands-Willets House is wheelchair accessible. Please note: Please check our website for tour dates and updates before your visit, at cowneck.org
Lapsit Storytime: Baby & Me
This event will take place in person at the Richmondtown Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers, along with a parent/caregiver. *Space is limited. First come will be first served. No pre-registration required.*
Little Movers Storytime
Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. The storytime will take place inthe community room on LL2. Limit of 15 children and their caregivers. First come, first served.
Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography
The Museum of Modern Art announces Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography , the first major exhibition of Hollywood studio portraiture to be drawn from the Museum’s film stills archive since 1993. On view in the Titus and Morita Galleries, the exhibition will offer a revisionist look at the Department of Film’s photographic archive, examining the evolution of editorial practice before the digital age, AI technology, and social media reshaped the experience of celebrity. Face Value will feature over 200 works from 1921to 1996, including studio photography of Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Katharine Hepburn, Dennis Hopper, Lena Horne, Bela Lugosi, Carmen Miranda, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Barbara Stanwyck, Elizabeth Taylor, Spencer Tracy, Oprah Winfrey, and many others.
KIM - Al Quinones Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Devoe Park
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Behagen Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Ben Abrams Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Hunts Point Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Tremont Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - St. Mary's Park
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM - Loreto Playground
The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demo, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids In Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in the program. Kids in motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees. Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
The Wizard’s Quest
Wizards young and old are invited to journey around the gallery to hunt for fantastical beasts and mythical monsters in this magical self-paced adventure activity. Solve riddles to collect potion ingredients along the way before mixing up a miniature vial of shimmering elixir to keep on a necklace or keychain. Perfect for both Potter and fantasy fans!
Summer Thursday Concert Series: Someone Say Silly? It's a Super Silly Sing-Along!
Presented by Music with Patrick. Join Mr. Patrick, his guitar, and his silly puppet friends for a sing-along session the whole family will enjoy. We’ll be rocking to frog songs, unicorn songs, dinosaur songs, and of course, shark songs! For children ages 1 month – 12 years. Registration is not required. First come, first served. This program is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
Family Nature Journaling Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Young naturalists practice being scientists, explorers, artists, and storytellers with nature journaling! Kids get their very own journals to decorate before heading off on a nature hikes to record, collect, draw, and revel in nature.
Radical Rockaway Scavenger Hunt
Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite. You’ll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then you’ll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You’ll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you interpret creative tasks, accept wacky challenges, and get outside your comfort zone! ONE TICKET PER PERSON. Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You’ll text photos and videos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play – to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to interpret the creative challenges. You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!
SSE: Learn to Play Volleyball
Participants will learn fundamental volleyball skills such as serving, passing, hitting and blocking. Instruction is tailored to the age and skill level of the players. This program is focused on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting, and skill development in a fun environment. Parks volleyball program is appropriate for participants ages 8-16.
SSE: Flag Football Skills and Drills
This program provides young athletes with the opportunity to engage in a structured non-contact flag football program where they can learn the sport as well as train for competition. The program offers a fun, fast-paced, and non-contact introduction to the game of football for boys and girls ages 8 to 14. Designed to teach the fundamentals of football in a safe and inclusive environment, this program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development.
Toddler Time: Little Movers
This storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. ***PLEASE READ*** 8 spots will be open for online registration each week, and another 8 spots will be held for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis, for a total of 16 families. Please register under the child’s name. Tickets for walk-ins will be given out at 11AM on the day of the program. Online registrants must check-in at the entrance to the library by 11:20AM. Tickets for a waitlist will also be given out. If there are still spots available after 11:20AM, families will be moved from the waitlist into the story time. The child must be present with their caregiver at the time of check-in. Online Registration will open one week in advance at 2PM. Sometimes, the online registration will have an unexpected delay. Please keep refreshing the registration page between 2PM-3PM. If the registration does not work by 3PM, then please call the library at 212-714-8400. We apologize for this, and are working on a solution.
Little Movers Storytime: Toddlers and Tales
This event will take place in person at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. For ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver. This is an in-person event.
Lapsit Storytime
Join us at the Washington Heights Library for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers and who prefer a gentle, slow-paced program. Sign up for the NYPL Kids e-newsletter to get information on upcoming author talks and events happening at the Library and online. Get updates on online programming, at-home activities, and more in your inbox! — Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca de Washington Heights para un tiempo especial para vincularse con su pequeño y conocer a otros cuidadores. Exploraremos las alegrías de los libros, las canciones y el movimiento suave, además de desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje temprano que puede practicar en casa. Venga preparado para sentarse con su hijo en el regazo. Ideal para niños que aún no caminan y que prefieren un programa suave y pausado. Suscríbase al boletín electrónico de NYPL Kids para recibir información sobre las próximas charlas de autores y eventos que tendrán lugar en la Biblioteca y en línea. Recibe en tu bandeja de entrada información actualizada sobre programación en línea, actividades para realizar en casa y mucho más.
Baisley Pond Park Basketball Festival
Join NYC Parks and Queens Recreation for our Baisley Pond Park Basketball Festival. Youth ages 8-14 can participate in a variety of basketball activities and skill challenges. They’ll also have a chance to compete in the 3-point contest and Speed Lay-Up contest. First-place winners will take home awards.
Vision Board Collage
This event will take place in person at 125th st library. Get creative, on a paper or Canva, create a vision board for your future goals.
Colonial Craft Day: Quilt Block Art
Explore the art of storytelling through quilting! Join this special hands-on program where you’ll decorate quilt blocks while learning about Freedom Quilts and their role during the American Revolution. Discover how quilts were more than just blankets — they were symbols of resistance, freedom, and communication. Discuss the meanings behind different quilt patterns and their connections to the fight for independence. Drop in any time from 12:30-2:30pm to try your hand at this all-ages activity!
Colonial Arts & Crafts: Quilt Block Art at Fraunces Tavern
Explore the art of storytelling through quilting in a special hands-on program where you can decorate quilt blocks while learning about Freedom Quilts and their role during the American Revolution. Discover how quilts were more than just blankets — they were symbols of resistance, freedom, and communication. Drop in any time from 12:30-2:30pm to try your hand at this all-ages
Broadway in Bryant Park
106.7 LITE FM presents sneak-peek performances from the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway on the Bryant Park Stage, hosted by the station’s on-air personalities and theatre favorites.
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
Experience the Queens Farm’s 47 acres with a tractor pulled hayride. Find your seat on a hay bale for a special view of the farm’s pastures, woody areas, and growing fields.
Teen Zine Challenge: Zines for Self Care @ Belmont
This event takes place in-person at the Belmont Library. Join staff at Belmont to make zines that support your mental well-being including intentions, affirmations, and self-care strategies for yourself or to share with others. Snacks will be served upon availability. Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including our newly expanded Teen Centers at select branches, TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations, and more.
Natural Plant Medicines from the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans Tribe on the Homelands
Join Misty Cook Davids—herbalist, cultural consultant, and member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community—for a guided walk through the historic grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Learn to identify natural medicines growing in the landscape around us and explore the plants cultivated in our garden. Misty will share the traditional knowledge behind these medicines, including their history, methods of gathering, drying, preservation, and use.
Prospect Park Zoo Field Trip
Join Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday afternoon for a wild trip to the Prospect Park Zoo!
SSE: Kickball
This is a structured recreational kickball program designed to engage youth ages 8–14 in active play, skill development, and teamwork during the summer months. The program provides a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for physical activity and social interaction through one of the most accessible and popular playground sports.
SSE: Basketball Skills & Drills | Intro to Basketball
Summer Sports Experience Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. Our knowledgeable NYC Parks staff train kids in sports such as basketball, ball hockey, kickball, flag football, pickleball, soccer, team handball, track and field, and volleyball. This program covers basic and more advanced techniques. Summer Sports Experience is a drop-in program recommended for children ages 8-14. Participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Summer Sports Experience is not a childcare program, and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees. For more information, please visit nyc.gov/parks. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.
STEAMcrafting: Button Making
Come and join us at the Forth Washington Library to make your very own customizable buttons! We have a button maker that we can use your very own designs to make into buttons. We can help you design, choose, print out, cut, and seal your buttons to put wherever you'd like!
Summer Adventure: Sun-sational Suncatchers
Join the children’s staff from the Washington Heights library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to self-expression through art! Create a colorful suncatcher to hang in your window. Get creative and come up with a design that expresses your artistic mood – the colors and shape of your suncatcher are entirely up to you! Suitable for ages 5-12. First come, first served. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Crafternoons
Come join us as we create individualize craft.
Summer Adventure: Sun-sational Suncatchers!
This program takes place in person at the Tottenville Library. Create a colorful suncatcher to hang in your window. Get creative and come up with a design that expresses your artistic mood – the colors and shape of your suncatcher are entirely up to you! Ages 5-12. First come first served. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Idlewild Environment Center: Critter Encounter
Join us each week for a hands-on Critter Encounter where you'll meet a different animal from our center and learn fascinating facts about their habits and habitats. We welcome all participants ages 7-12!
Public Gallery Tour
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Registration is not required for this drop-in event. Today’s tour features current exhibitions . Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251. Glyndor Gallery is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with an elevator that provides access to the gallery level. The Sunroom Project Space can be accessed with an ADA-compliant ramp. The restroom on the gallery level is all-gender and ADA-compliant.
Summer Movie Series : Secret Garden
This event will take place in person at the Roosevelt Island Library. Please join us to watch the movie, Secret Garden (1993), on Thursday, July 17, at 2:30 PM. The movie will be screened in the Community Room. Rating (PG) Runtime: 101 minutes Synopsis: In this classic novel adaption, a young girl is suddenly orphaned and sent to live with her withdrawn uncle. Feeling neglected, she begins exploring her new home’s estate and soon discovers the magic—and secrets—that surround her.
Heroes & Villains Lower Manhattan Walking Tour
In New York, we love stories about heroic acts, courageous actions and the brave people who shaped New York. Bad actors had as much to do with shaping New York City as the acclaimed heroes – but even those heroes had skeletons in their closets. The Reynolds Pamphlet, anyone? Liam’s Heroes & Villains Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan, uncovers stories hidden beneath the ones appearing in all of the history books. From Jeremiah Hamilton to Hetty Green to some of the iconic filming locations where well known fictional heroes & villains (John Wick, anyone?) were brought to our screens, Liam covers it all. This tour is great for families and folks who love history as much as they love TV shows and movies.
Art Meets Books
Art and books collide with enriching activities for children ages 12 and under. Our friends from the Portable Museum Project are bringing fun projects inspired by some of your favorite books, read by Hudson Park Library . Children will also be invited to write down their own story with a librarian Activities change week to week.
Designing Interactive Media
Showing the workflow of conceptualization, planning, and executing the production of a small independent (indie) game from a small indie game development team.
Teen Lounge at Stapleton Branch
This event will take place in person at Stapleton Library. Drop in on Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM for board games, video games, or a craft ! “Discover what the Library offers NYC teens, including TeenLIVE events, programs, book recommendations and more.”
Big City Fishing at Pier 26
Drop in a line with the Park’s River Project and go catch and release fishing at the water’s edge. All the necessary equipment and instruction is provided.
Kid’s Crafts: Painting Mayhem
Please Note: Programs are subject to change. Join us for Arts and Crafts with paper, paint, crayons and more!
Summer Adventure: Sticky Structures – Marshmellow Tower
Join staff from the Mott Haven Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM! Dive into the captivating world of S.T.E.A.M. with Marshmallow Towers! Explore the secrets of architecture and unleash your creativity in the ultimate challenge—building towering masterpieces with mini marshmallows and toothpicks. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Summer at the Library: Tote Bags and Sticker Making!
Come in to make your own custom tote bags and stickers in line with this year's Summer at the Library's theme of CREATE YOUR WORLD. Materials and snacks provided.
Summer Adventure: Marshmallow Engineering
Dive into the captivating world of S.T.E.A.M. with Marshmallow Towers! Explore the secrets of architecture and unleash your creativity in the ultimate challenge – building towering masterpieces with mini marshmallows and toothpicks.
Cousin Mugs!
National Cousin Day is next week so it's time to show a cousin some appreciation! Jon us at the Soundview Library in designing a mug for one of your cousins to gift to them on National Cousin Day (July 24th). Using our Cricut Design Space, create a mug design and then come back on Wednesday July 23rd to get your mug!
SSE: Flag Football
This non-contact version of football is perfect for boys and girls ages 10-16 looking to learn the fundamentals of flag football in a safe, fast paces and fun environment. Players will build essential skills such as passing, catching, running plays and defending; all while learning the importance of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
3D Pen Workshop
This event is taking place in person at the Mariners Harbor Library. The technology of 3D printing right at your fingertips. Use these pens that serve as portable 3D printers to create any miniature models you like and take back home for yourself. For ages 13-18.
Don't Squish My Creativity – Open-Ended Art
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us this afternoon as we encourage CREATIVITY! Explore a variety of materials to create beautiful artwork. Use your imagination to try new things. Ages 3 and Up Space is limited to 12 children with their caregivers.
Teen Pixel Art & Perler Beads
Learn about pixel art, and bring your art to life with perler beads.
Gardening Club
Hosted at the Bronx Library Center! Calling all young nature lovers (Ages 5–12)! Dig in, get messy, and grow your green thumb — right at the Bronx Library Center! Learn all about plants — how they grow, what they need, and why they matter. Discover bugs, soil, and sunshine. Make garden-themed crafts & more! Join Us!
Summer Adventure: Printing with Geometric Shapes
Join the children’s staff from the Bloomingdale library for an exciting, hands-on program where you will combine Join staff from the Bloomingdale library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to printing with geometric shapes. Design your own print using cardboard geometric shapes! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2025 city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading and Learning Programs. Additional support is provided by Jane Lauder; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; Montblanc; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.
Teen Arts & Crafts: Zine Making!
Learn all about zine making and make your own zine! Zines are DIY magazines that are about whatever topic you are passionate about or know about! Many are handwritten or photocopied and stapled. They are a completely unique form of self expression. This year NYPL has a zine making contest called Create Your World. Learn more about it here! At the program, we’ll provide all the art supplies and you bring your ideas and creativity! Snacks will be provided. For teens 12+ Examples made by teens : Read about what’s in them here.
Free Kayaking
Free public kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots, which open on a rolling basis 2 weeks out from each date.
Pool Nights at SYS
Youth in grades K – 8 are invited to have fun swimming, playing sports, games, and much more at the Southampton Youth Services (SYS), 1370a Majors Path beginning Monday, July 7th and ending on Thursday, August 14th. The pool is open on Mondays for youth going into grades K – 4 and on Thursdays for youth going into grades 5 – 8 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Roundtrip transportation is available from the Flanders Community Center, 655 Flanders Rd. Bus leaves at 5:00pm and will return approximately at 8:30pm. A bathing suit and towel are required so don’t forget it! Life jackets are required for inexperienced swimmers. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information, please call (631) 702-2425 or visit www.southamptontownny.gov/ybpayment.
Teen Center Crawl
Put your skills to the test in our Teen Center Crawl! Complete three exciting challenges: Create a beat using Koala on the iPads, record a short track in the studio, and finally snap a photo with the Canon M50 at our “photobooth." Be the first to finish all three and win a special prize. It’s a fast-paced way to explore all the cool spaces and tech in the teen center!
Smith Haven Mall Carnival
Enjoy summer fun for the whole family with exciting midway rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., July 10 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Ride tickets are also available on the midway. Online pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) Visit the website for coupons for $5 off regular-price ride wristbands, $5 off a 50-ticket Super Saver Family Pack, and $2 off a $10 food purchase. Parking is free. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending the carnival.
SSE: Boys Athletic Conditioning
This Program follows a progressive structure to build athletic skills, strength, agility, and confidence over the course of 12 weeks. Participants will learn basic movements, spatial awareness, core engagement and stamina needed for athletic development. This program is appropriate for youth ages 10-16
Live at the Archway in Dumbo
Live at the Archway is DUMBO's signature series features dynamic musical performances, pop-up galleries, and interactive art experiences in a magical, only-in-DUMBO setting. Always free, always all ages, and always rain or shine.
Double Dutch
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Double Dutch
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
New Victory Dance: Program A
Swing into summer with New Victory Dance, the annual mini-festival of NYC dance curated specifically for kids! MCed by New Victory Teaching Artists, each program showcases a diverse lineup of acclaimed NYC-based dance companies—three per program, nine in total—and features a choreographer Talk-Back with a chance to dance from your seat. It’s your family date with dance!
Apollo-Soyuz: The Mission & The Astronauts (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
On July 17th, at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and co-host Suffolk County Community College will present a free, virtual lecture in celebration of the 50 th Anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Mission, the first international human spaceflight, and the first mission carried out by the U.S. and the Soviet Union. NASA/JP L Solar System Ambassador, science reporter and radio show host, Andy Poniros, will take us on a journey from Sputnik to the end of the Apollo program and discuss his personal experiences with the astronauts and others who made it all possible. Details and registration information may be found on https://HamptonsObservatory.org
Rooftop Films: Folktales in McGolrick Park
Folktales tells the timely and heartwarming story of teenagers who choose to spend an unconventional \"gap year\" learning to dog sled and survive the Arctic wilderness, in hopes of finding connection and meaning in the modern world.
2025 Waterfront Concerts in Astoria Park
Spread a blanket out on the great lawn, crack open a picnic dinner, and bask in Astoria's summer concert series.
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Drilling Company's 30th annual production is an adaptation of Shakespeare's most kid-friendly play, recasting Athens as the City's bureaucracy facing encroaching gentrification, The Woods as the Lower East Side's wild nightlife, the Fairies as the area's street spirits, punks and night workers, and the Rude Mechanicals (Bottom and friends) as a troupe of New York City
NFAC FLASHDANCE with Special Guest Michael Nouri
FLASHDANCE with Special Guest Michael Nouri kicks off our ’80s Flashback Dance Party Series at the North Fork Arts Center! Join us on Thursday, July 17th at 7pm to experience the iconic film Flashdance followed by an intimate talkback with star Michael Nouri, who brought Nick Hurley to life on screen. Come dressed in your best 80s attire and bring your most tubular slang as we relive the glory days of big hair and bigger soundtracks. Then keep the party going: 7/18 – Dirty Dancing – Nobody puts Baby in a corner 7/24 – Footloose – Time to cut loose ($10 each at the door, in our cozy back theater—where the chairs move and the aisles are made for dancing!) Or grab a PARTY PASS for just $35 and get into all three nights! Relive the movies. Relive the music. Relive the moment. Don’t miss this totally rad evening that promises to be totally unforgettable! Let’s dance!
Movies Under the Stars: IF (PG)
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 showings across the five boroughs. From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
River & Blues Concerts in Rockefeller Park
River & Blues presents incredible musical talent framed by summer sunsets on the Hudson. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and please social distance.
Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4
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 showings across the five boroughs. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
Movies Under The Stars: Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim
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 showings across the five boroughs. Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be prominently posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
After Hours Movie Night: Super Mario Bros.
For all ages. Come join Mario and Luigi for an after hours outside screening! The movie must promptly start at 8:30. Please feel free to bring your own refreshments and picnic blankets to sit outside.
Memnon in Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents the East Coast premiere of Will Power’s exhilarating new epic that resurrects the story of Memnon, the Ethiopian king and demigod who rides to Troy’s defense, through rhythmic verse, pulse-quickening choreography and music.
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked
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 showings across the five boroughs. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Rated PG The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility. Sponsored by Council Member Nantasha Williams.
OFVS Car Wash Comp Crew Fundraiser
Our Fabulous Variety Show (OFVS) will host a car wash fundraiser on Friday, July 18 from 9:00 am to 2:00pm at the East Hampton Middle School. It is donation based and proceeds go toward the OFVS Competition Crew 2025-2026. OFVS Competition Crew will be competing in multiple competitions in early 2026 all throughout Long Island!
KIM: Bowne Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Long Island History Hunt
A dozen museums and historical societies, from Brooklyn to Montauk, are teaming up to offer an epic adventure to places where spies, patriots and presidents helped shaped local history. From the secrets of the Culper Spy Ring to the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the past comes alive at every stop in a digital tapestry that weaves together history’s hidden gems and little-known stories. Participants scan a QR code or visit https://app.otocast.com/guide/LIHistoryHunt to register and then visit a designated museum, landmark, monument, historic home, park or colonial tavern. At each location, visitors are invited to take a selfie challenge and upload their photo. Visitors who complete a challenge at any site are automatically eligible to win a prize. Those who complete a challenge at all 12 sites will earn the title of Revolutionary Trailblazer and be entered into the grand prize drawing that includes $500, an 18 th century-style luncheon at the Ketcham Inn tavern, family museum memberships and a basket of curated surprises. The contest runs from July 1st through September 30th.
Anne Frank The Exhibition
For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
KIM: Arrochar Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Grover Cleveland Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Levy Programs
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Lou Lodati / Torsney Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Park Of the Americas
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: The Big Park
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Phil Scooter Rizzuto Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Sol Lain Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Alley Pond Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Bayswater Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Bloomingdale Park
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Bloomingdale Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Corona Golf Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: John J. Carty Park
The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: McDonald's Playground
The kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program, Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Yellowstone Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
This Summer, bring your kids to Le Carrousel for an extravaganza of fun! 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! There's also music events and more, no tickets or reservations required!
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
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, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Kids In Motion: Gertrude Ederle Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Nostrand Playground
The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may cancelled due to harsh weather or conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Carmansville Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Highland Park
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 sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
KIM: Poor Richards Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Seward Park
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Columbus Park
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Tompkins Square Park Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
KIM: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Van Gogh’s Flowers
NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings—by day, and by night. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers. You’ve seen the paintings, now see them come to life in a way that only NYBG can deliver—and let Vincent van Gogh’s unforgettable world of art and nature envelop you in a vibrant daydream during this botanical celebration of the internationally acclaimed painter.
July Garden Buds: Summer Sunshine
Join your little tot in nature-filled adventures at Queens Botanical Garden!
Mini Quest : Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt
Mini Quests are outdoor scavenger hunts designed especially for families with kids ages 7–11 (but younger siblings can join in too!). Using your phone, you’ll follow clues, solve riddles, and uncover fun facts as you explore a NYC neighborhood together.
Long Island History Hunt
A dozen museums and historical societies, from Brooklyn to Montauk, are teaming up to offer an epic adventure to places where spies, patriots and presidents helped shaped local history. From the secrets of the Culper Spy Ring to the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the past comes alive at every stop in a digital tapestry that weaves together history’s hidden gems and little-known stories. Participants scan a QR code or visit https://app.otocast.com/guide/LIHistoryHunt to register and then visit a designated museum, landmark, monument, historic home, park or colonial tavern. At each location, visitors are invited to take a selfie challenge and upload their photo. Visitors who complete a challenge at any site are automatically eligible to win a prize. Those who complete a challenge at all 12 sites will earn the title of Revolutionary Trailblazer and be entered into the grand prize drawing that includes $500, an 18 th century-style luncheon at the Ketcham Inn tavern, family museum memberships and a basket of curated surprises. The contest runs from July 1st through September 30th.
KIM: Bowne Playground
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions. Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
Anne Frank The Exhibition
For the first time in history, Anne Frank House presents a full-scale recreation of the rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jewish inhabitants spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition premieres in NYC at the Center for Jewish History. This presentation provides a captivating experience for visitors as they encounter the context that shaped Anne’s life—from her early years in Frankfurt through the rise of the Nazi regime and the family’s 1934 move to Amsterdam, where Anne lived until her 1944 arrest and deportation to Westerbork, a large transit camp in the Netherlands, then to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp and killing center in Nazi-occupied Poland, and eventually to her death at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany when she was 15 years old. Ages 10 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band Classes at Project MOST
Project MOST has announced Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band ( https://www.ramblindanmusic.com ) is returning to their community learning center in East Hampton (44 Meadow Way, East Hampton NY ) and will also now be offered at The Montauk Playhouse Community Center (240 Edgemere St., Montauk NY). Classes at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center will be held Tuesdays from June 17 – August 26 (11 weeks) and there will be sessions at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Classes at the Project MOST Community Learning Center every Wednesday from June 18 through August 27 (11 weeks) and there will be sessions for 0–3-year-olds at 9:30 a.m.; 10:45 a.m.; and 4 p.m. There will also be a session at 4 p.m. for 0 – 24-month-olds. Classes will be held outside in a private grassy area, with an adjacent indoor option for bad weather. Semester spots cost $45 a class and drops ins cost $50 each class. Siblings five-months-and-under are free, and siblings over-five-months or twins are 50% for the second child. “Everyone at Project MOST is excited that Bandleader Jeff from Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band will be back for another series of delightful music classes all summer, from June through August. Jeff brings fun, charismatic energy to all of his classes, which have children and parents singing and clapping along. He manages to fully engage all of the young musicians while having parents laugh too. It’s always a joyful day around here when it’s a Ramblin’ Dan music class day.” Shares Jacqueline Gravina-Wohlleb, Community Program Coordinator For a full summer schedule, and to register now, please visit: https://www.projectmost.org/workshops-events .