Best for Kids
NYC Parks offers a multitude of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests.
Best for Kids Events
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 5 to 7)
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Center (Ages 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Constance Baker Motley Center (Ages 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages 11 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 12, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages 5 to 7)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (Ages 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages 8 to 10)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Snug Storytime
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bring your grown-ups to the museum to hear stories about mermaids, pirates, ships, and the sea!
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center (Ages 11 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinic at Chelsea Recreation Center (Ages 13 to 14)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 13 to 14, to learn and practice the fundamentals of Basketball through a series of drills.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, January 19, 2025
CANCELED: Creative Art Family Edition
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.
Kids
Monday, January 20, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Chinese New Year Carnival
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Chinese New Year Carnival
Free!
Kids
Paint Night: Lunar Celebration
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Lunar New Year Celebration through art. Participants will be led step by step through a painting experiences using acrylic paint on canvas and watercolor paper.
Free!
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Winter Nature Crafts
at Track (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get creative as we use the park as an inspiration to construct a winter inspired nature craft. All crafts material will be provided.You must supply the creativity and positive vibes.
Free!
Kids
Snug Storytime
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bring your grown-ups to the museum to hear stories about mermaids, pirates, ships, and the sea!
Free!
Kids
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!
Kids
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
NYC Parks x New York Knicks Season Kick-Off Clinic (Ages: 8 to 12)
at Gymnasium (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
This clinic is for youth ages 8 to 12. This event is free and open to the public. Online registration is required.
Free!
Monday, January 27, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Owls and Birds of Prey
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Led by our STEM team, you will learn about barn owls and snowy owls. These are two different types of birds of prey.
Kids
Winter Coat Drive Distribution
at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Padre Plaza Success Community Garden for a free winter coat distribution! Estaremos distribuyendo abrigos el dia 29 de Enero, 2025 desde las 12:00 p.m. de la tarde hasta las 3:00 p.m.
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Fun with Printmaking
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
You will learn the basics of printmaking such as block printing, monotype and collagraph printing.
Free!
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Mocktail And Paint
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Friday, January 31, 2025
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Hands-on Black History: Oysters!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us as we dive into the history of Black oystermen and the legacy of Thomas Downing, the oyster King of NY!
Free!
Kids
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Snug Storytime
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bring your grown-ups to the museum to hear stories about mermaids, pirates, ships, and the sea!
Free!
Kids