Best for Kids

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NYC Parks offers a multitude of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests.

Best for Kids Events

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from October 12, 2024 to March 11, 2025

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Dec 3

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 3

The Art of Basketball

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. ADA Inclusive"
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

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
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 Game Room (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

The Art of Basketball

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. ADA Inclusive"
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Volleyball For All (Youth)

at Kwame Ture Recreation CenterBronx

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Stem Creativity with Kelly

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

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

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Volleyball For All (Teens)

at Kwame Ture Recreation CenterBronx

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

Best For
Kids
Dec 4

Volleyball for all (Young -Adult)

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

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Dec 5

Gym Fun Explore

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

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
No space, no problem! DOE Educators can work with Parks to set up PE classes in their local Recreation Centers.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 5

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 5

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
Dec 5

The Art of Basketball

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. ADA Inclusive"
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 5

Stem Creativity with Kelly

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

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

Best For
Kids
Dec 5

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
Dec 5

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, December 6, 2024

Dec 6

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.
Participants will complete drills including dribbling, shooting, passing and running on a team.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 6

Essential Footwork and Ball Handling

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

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us at NYC Parks learn basic ball handeling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, other skills and techniques.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 6

Action Movie Stunt Training

at Kwame Ture Recreation CenterBronx

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
Dec 6

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 6

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 6

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
Dec 6

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, December 7, 2024

Dec 7

Hands-on History: Pickles Then and Now

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 a.m.4:00 a.m.
Hands on History is a FREE family program series held each first and third Saturday of the month at King Manor from 1-4pm.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

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
Dec 7

Marine Park Alliance Presents: Festival of Lights - Santa in the Park!

at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Make holiday crafts and take a family photo with that famous jolly old man in red.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

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
Dec 7

NYC Parks Presents: Families and Friends Double Dutch Competition

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

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

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.
Participants will complete drills including dribbling, shooting, passing and running on a team.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

Winterfest

at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center) 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a 2024 Winterfest at Roy Wilkins Park. There will be tree lighting, Tents for Market Vendors, Large decorations and various other winter activities.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

Essential Footwork and Ball Handling

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

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us at NYC Parks learn basic ball handeling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, other skills and techniques.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

Designing Interactive Media

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

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 7

2 Ball Basketball

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

6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Dec 8

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
Dec 8

Double-Dutch for all with Miriam

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

12:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Come Learn Various ways to jump rope.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Monday, December 9, 2024

Dec 9

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 9

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 9

Learn To Play Soccer

at Athletic Field 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the world’s most popular sport - soccer. Learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot out on the pitch.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 9

We Practice as a Team!

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

4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Recreation learn defense, passing and shooting techniques.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec 9

Play 8 Ball Pool

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

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

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Dec10

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
Dec10

Gym Fun Explore

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

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
No space, no problem! DOE Educators can work with Parks to set up PE classes in their local Recreation Centers.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec10

Designing Interactive Media

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

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec10

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec10

The Art of Basketball

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. ADA Inclusive"
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec10

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 11, 2024

Dec11

Drop in After School

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

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Free!

Best For
Kids

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