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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
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
KIM - St. Mary's Park West
at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Autumn Crafting at Oak Ridge - Leaf Rubbing Wreath
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens 
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us to create a seasonally inspired craft made from recycled materials.
Space is limited! Must RSVP.
Free!
Event
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
The Art of Basketball
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Learn to Play Basketball
at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Free!
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
KIM - Bathgate Playground
at Play Area (in Bathgate Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Flynn Playground
at Play Area (in Flynn Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Free!
Kids
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Pages at the Pond
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a free Pages at the Pond program at Roy Wilkins Park by the performance space.
Free!
Kids
Toddler Time
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Designed for little ones to explore, learn, and play, each session is filled with fun activities that engage your child's curiosity. Only $5 per child per session.
Kids
KIM - Playground 52 LII
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Learn To Play Chess
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Learning the Basics of Ball Hockey
at Game Room (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
The Art of Basketball
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Volleyball For All (Youth)
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Free!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!
Kids
Volleyball For All (Teens)
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Free!
Kids
Volleyball for all (Young -Adult)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks practice your serving, setting spiking, and blocking.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Gym Fun Explore
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
KIM - Bathgate Playground
at Play Area (in Bathgate Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Flynn Playground
at Play Area (in Flynn Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Free!
Kids
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Playground 52 LII
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
The Art of Basketball
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Stem Creativity with Kelly
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Work on projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
Free!
Kids
Basketball Clinic at Al Oerter Recreation Center (Ages 12U)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
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!
Kids
Learn to Play Basketball
at Gymnasium (Full Court) (in Red Hook Recreation Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to Play Basketball with Anthony
Free!
Kids
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 18, 2024
KIM - Bathgate Playground
at Play Area (in Bathgate Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Flynn Playground
at Play Area (in Flynn Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Free!
Kids
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Shooting for the Stars
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Participants will complete drills including dribbling, shooting, passing and running on a team.
Free!
Kids
Essential Footwork and Ball Handling
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
KIM - Playground 52 LII
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free!
Kids
Action Movie Stunt Training
at Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
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!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
HallowScream Fall Festival and Fright Wall
at Fitness Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party.
Free!
Kids
Learn To Play Chess
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
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!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Free!
Kids
Gaming Center
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks in Gaming Center
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Fall Festival
at Asphalt Field (in Allerton Playground), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Kids
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