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Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Summer House Tour
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Visit five floors of period rooms furnished with the family’s original possessions – furniture, decorative objects, household goods, books, even their clothing.
Category: Education, Tours, Talks
Friday, July 25, 2025
Sovereign Beings Summer Enrichment Program
at Seton Falls Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sovereign Beings is a dynamic summer program dedicated to empowering children, teens, and young adults through a diverse array of educational, artistic, and wellness activities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Free!
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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!
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens 
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Wild at Night: Evening Nature Encounters
at Wave Hill, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
After the sun sets, Wave Hill belongs to the creatures of the night. Bats, fireflies, and more emerge from their daytime slumber to animate the grounds far from human eyes and ears.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife
Hanging with the Herps
at Wave Hill, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Environmental educators from Tenafly Nature Center highlight the characteristics that distinguish reptiles from amphibians using animal ambassadors as living examples.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife
Saturday, July 26, 2025
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, History, Tours, It's My Park
Cooking on the Farm: Global Street Food
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This class will showcase how fresh herbs, spices, and local ingredients come together to create bold flavors while highlighting the connection between food, culture, and sustainability.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Tours, Food, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Saturday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Open Bluegrass Jam Session
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Category: Education, Dance, Best for Kids, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
SSE: Learn to Play Pickleball
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This program is designed to teach children and young adults the fundamentals on Pickleball. We will cover every aspect of this sport, from serving to dinking and team play.
Category: Education, Fitness, Best for Kids, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports, Sports Camps, Pickleball
Free!
Kids
Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World of 19th Century Noho
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we explore the Tredwells’ elite neighborhood and discover what life was like for the wealthy merchant class in the mid-19th century.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Tree Folklore Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tree expert and New York naturalist Levi O'Brien leads this walk that examines the histories of specific Wave Hill trees.
Category: Education, Nature, History
Free!
Event
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, Tours, It's My Park, Hiking
Meet the Artists: Trees we breathe
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Meet the Artist offers visitors, the artist's community, and others an opportunity to gain insight into the artist's creative process and the themes present in their work.
Category: Education, Art, Talks, Media Education
Free!
Concert: Majel Connery: Elderflora
at Wave Hill, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Narrated from the perspective of the tree itself, Elderflora invites the audience on a musical journey inside the mind of a tree.
Category: Education, Concerts, Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
Monday, July 28, 2025
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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!
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sovereign Beings Summer Enrichment Program
at Seton Falls Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sovereign Beings is a dynamic summer program dedicated to empowering children, teens, and young adults through a diverse array of educational, artistic, and wellness activities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Free!
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Storytime Under the Trees with NYPL
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Read stories, sing songs and have fun together under the boughs of the trees. Join our friends from Hudson Park Library every Tuesday for literary fun.
Category: Education, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Museum of Interesting Things
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.
Category: Education, Art, Film, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Sovereign Beings Summer Enrichment Program
at Seton Falls Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sovereign Beings is a dynamic summer program dedicated to empowering children, teens, and young adults through a diverse array of educational, artistic, and wellness activities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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!
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Sovereign Beings Summer Enrichment Program
at Seton Falls Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sovereign Beings is a dynamic summer program dedicated to empowering children, teens, and young adults through a diverse array of educational, artistic, and wellness activities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Free!
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Thursday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Art Meets Books
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Art and books collide with enriching activities for children ages 12 and under.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Summer Evenings in the Garden
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for an informal evening to celebrate summer with light refreshments in the garden. Garden admission is free, enter via Manuel Plaza. No reservations.
Category: Education
Free!
Friday, August 1, 2025
Sovereign Beings Summer Enrichment Program
at Seton Falls Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Sovereign Beings is a dynamic summer program dedicated to empowering children, teens, and young adults through a diverse array of educational, artistic, and wellness activities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature
Free!
Le Carrousel Extravaganza
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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!
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
Early Childhood Music & Movement
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Children aged 16 months to 4 years, and their parents/caregivers are invited to explore their first music and movement experiences while also building vital social skills.
Category: Education, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Wild at Night: Evening Nature Encounters
at Wave Hill, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
After the sun sets, Wave Hill belongs to the creatures of the night. Bats, fireflies, and more emerge from their daytime slumber to animate the grounds far from human eyes and ears.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Family Art Project: Faces of Nature
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore your personal connection with nature by making decorative clay faces!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
SSE: Lawrence Playground Courts
at Lawrence Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
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!
Category: Education, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Summer Sports Experience, Baseball/Softball, Basketball/Netball, Exercise Classes, Soccer, Volleyball, Walking
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: LTR 2025
at Southwest Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, Bicycling
Free!
Kids
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4 pm until December 13th.
Category: Education, Art, History, Tours, It's My Park
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Visit a Billion Oyster Project research station on the Baylander’s jungle deck.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!
Saturday Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
SSE: Learn to Play Pickleball
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This program is designed to teach children and young adults the fundamentals on Pickleball. We will cover every aspect of this sport, from serving to dinking and team play.
Category: Education, Fitness, Best for Kids, Summer Sports Experience, Recreation Center Programming, Social Sports, Sports Camps, Pickleball
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Family Art Project: Faces of Nature
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore your personal connection with nature by making decorative clay faces!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
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