Best for Kids

A group of kids having a great time together.

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

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 193 events
from November 22, 2024 to February 21, 2025

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Nov23

Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of these important plants!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov23

Whiz Kidz

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov23

Family Science: Sounds of Science

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

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Discover more about sound through a series of experiments, demonstrations, and STEAM activities.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov23

Street Hockey

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov23

Shooting for the Stars

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov23

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Nov24

Creative Art Family Edition

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov24

Autumn Gardening: Bulb Planting

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we plant bulbs for our spring garden. Daffodils and tulips go in the ground in the fall so we’ll have flowers in the spring!
Free!

Must See
Event
Nov24

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape of Staten Island

at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park)Staten Island

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!

Must See
Event
Nov24

Nature Scavenger Hunt

at Elmhurst Park Grand Avenue Entrance (in Elmhurst Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of exploration and discovery by uncovering hidden treasures amidst the scenic beauty of nature.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Monday, November 25, 2024

Nov25

Learn To Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Learn To Play Basketball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov25

Skills and Drills

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn basic ball handling defense, dribbling, passing, shooting and other skills and techniques.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov25

Play 8 Ball Pool

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.7:45 p.m.
Join our instructional billiards program and sharpen your skills while playing this fun completive sport
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Nov26

Guardian And Me Toddler Program

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks for Guardian And Me Toddler Program
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov26

Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov26

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov26

Learn to Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Nov27

Toddler Time with Kelize

at Dance RoomBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov27

Learn To Play Chess

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Defend your king while defeating your opponent one piece at a time using strategic maneuvers until their king cannot escape. Checkmate!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov27

Learning the Basics of Ball Hockey

at Gymnasium (Part A) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov27

Volleyball For All (Teens)

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Nov28

Toddler Time with Kelize

at Dance RoomBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov28

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov28

Stem Creativity with Kelly

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov28

Basketball Clinic at Al Oerter Recreation Center (Ages 12U)

at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 9 to 12, to learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball through a series of drills.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov28

Learn to Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, November 29, 2024

Nov29

Toddler Time with Kelize

at Dance RoomBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov29

Shooting for the Stars

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov29

Action Movie Stunt Training

at Kwame Ture Recreation CenterManhattan

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun energetic fitness class where you learn how to do action moves.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov29

Learn To Play Chess

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Defend your king while defeating your opponent one piece at a time using strategic maneuvers until their king cannot escape. Checkmate!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov29

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov29

Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov29

Gaming Center

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Nov30

Whiz Kidz

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join Whiz Kidz for hands-on STEM fun! Spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning in your child. Let their creativity soar! ??
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov30

Street Hockey

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov30

Shooting for the Stars

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this unique basketball training
Free!

Best For
Kids
Nov30

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Dec 1

Creative Art Family Edition

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Monday, December 2, 2024

Dec 2

Learn To Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Learn To Play Basketball
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

Skills and Drills

at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn basic ball handling defense, dribbling, passing, shooting and other skills and techniques.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 2

Play 8 Ball Pool

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

6:00 p.m.7:45 p.m.
Join our instructional billiards program and sharpen your skills while playing this fun completive sport
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Dec 3

Guardian And Me Toddler Program

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks for Guardian And Me Toddler Program
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Middle & High schoolers, join us for a FREE 7-week workshop series that introduces students to the world of remote sensing—a vital research tool used to study the Earth's environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Young naturalists will uncover how plants and animals adapt to the cold through fun experiments, outdoor adventures, and creative activities.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Designing Interactive Media

at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

Learn to Play Basketball

at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Dec 4

Toddler Time with Kelize

at Dance RoomBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Come join our "free" NYC Parks toddler program
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Learn To Play Chess

at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Defend your king while defeating your opponent one piece at a time using strategic maneuvers until their king cannot escape. Checkmate!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Learning the Basics of Ball Hockey

at Gymnasium (Part A) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Stem Creativity with Kelly

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!

Best For
Kids

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