Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Friday, Aug 21, 2026

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at New Utrecht Library. Stay for and enjoy free activities afterwards!

Enjoy gaming! Join us on fridays to game. This for tweens and teens ages 13-18 years old.

Come make something with us at New Utrecht Library. Designed for ages 5-12.

At Ryder Library, enjoy stories & songs For children ages birth to 5 and participating caregivers. Please note that we do two, back-to-back sessions of storytime to accommodate high demand. When the first session is at…

Join us for free summer meals Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm. Available to all children 18 years old and under.

Take a look at our period pantry located both on the Teen Floor and Adult floor or ask someone at the front desk. Our period pantry is in alliance with ‘Cycle Alliance’ here at Brooklyn Public Library. Our pantry…

Join us after school for a kid-friendly movie! This week's movie will be: "______" (---- ) Rated -, -- minutes -

Celebrate the end of Summer and Summer Reading with a craft program! What kind of superhero could your community use? Design their home taking into account the superhero's powers and purpose.

Each week, we do a craft designed for babies and toddlers age 0-5 and their caregivers. These crafts are made for little hands! Please be prepared to get a little messy.

Baby & Toddler Playtime at Marcy Library Give your little one the best start through the power of play! Join us at the Marcy Library for Baby & Toddler Playtime , a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn, grow,…

Come to the library to play board games with friends. Choose from our large selection of classic and new board games. From standards like Monopoly, Uno, Connect 4, and Battleship to new favorites like Exploding Kittens,…

Join us for Build with DUPLO and Friends! Stop by the Highlawn Library's Community Room on Friday mornings from 10:30-11:15 for open play with DUPLO and other age-appropriate building toys! All children must be…

At Windsor Library, get creative with LEGO and DUPLO. Let's see what you can build! Duplo blocks are appropriate for children 2 years and up. Legos are recommended for children 6 and up.

At Bedford Library, get creative with LEGO and DUPLO. Let's see what you can build!

Join us at the Kensington Library for the fourth session of our early literacy series: Building School Readiness ! This four-part series focuses on key foundations of school success: motor skills, science, math, and…

We’re excited to invite your child to our ongoing youth program! This program runs📅 every Friday through the end of August , giving students a consistent and engaging space to participate, learn, and socialize. To…

Come end the school week with a fun coloring activity!!! You can even take a few coloring pages home for the weekend!!!

Comic books are an art of their own. It takes a wide variety of skills to create one and this workshop will provide the basics needed to start one of your own.

Free book and icee giveaway at select Brooklyn Public Pools, while supplies last! Betsy Head Pool and Playground Friday, August 7 | noon - 4 pm Commdore Barry Park and Pool Friday, August 14 | noon - 4 pm Bushwick Pool…

Come and explore the Discovery Table in our children's room!

Join us to draw, craft, write, and more!

Come build with us! Duplo bricks are perfect for toddlers who are learning fine motor skills, and for preschoolers who aren't yet ready for LEGO. We'll probably have music on in the background!

Join us for free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Sunset Park Library!

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at the Bedford Library. Stay for and enjoy free activities afterwards!

Free lunch for children and teens ages 18 and younger at Gerritsen Beach Library every weekday! Enjoy a movie while you eat. All movies shown during Free Summer Meals will be rated PG. Call 718-368-1435 to learn the…

YA Board Games Come play Board Games with us!! Monopoly, Operation, Guess Who? And more Games Bring your friends! Meet new ones and chill

Play board, card, and tabletop games at Dyker Library! Come grab one from the information desk and bring back all pieces in their box when you're done.

Fridays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, enjoy a gaming session catered towards teens/young adults in the Clinton Hill Library Meeting Room! PS5 on a projector and a Switch 2 on the big TV! We have snacks!!

Summer Gardening Club at Highland Community Garden for kids of all ages. Includes a garden activity, storytime, and craft.

We are here to help you prepare for school! Come to the Kensington branch to select a kit with practice materials for one of the following: Handwriting and cutting with scissors Addition and subtraction Multiplication…

Free take home crafts available for children! limited supply

Get ready to accessorize! Come to Cypress Hills every Friday to create the bracelets, necklaces, and rings of your dreams. This program includes small beads - intended for children ages 5 and up.

Kids Create some fun summer crafts.

Come make something with us at Brower Park Library! Designed for ages 6-12, younger ages are welcome with supervision.

Watch a movie with us at the DeKalb Library.

Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Ulmer Park Library. Designed for tweens and teens. Games are available daily ask at the customer service desk. Challenge a friend or a parent in friendly competition with…

Celebrate the end of summer at the library with a magic show! This interactive magic program, led by family favorite magician Razzle Dazzle, has every jaw-dropping magic trick in the book, and includes a comedic twist!…

Join us for free summer meals Monday - Friday from 1 - 2 pm. Available to all children 18 years old and under.

Join us to watch a fun family film!

Watch a summer kids movie with family and friends at the Red Hook Interim Library. Recommended for 4& up

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

Come start the day with songs, stories and more at the Flatlands Library as we host Our Pal Isaac!

Looking for a playful way to burn off some morning energy and bond with your little one? Bring your toddlers to the Marcy Library this summer for a fun, interactive, and completely FREE Toddler Yoga series! Through…

At Bay Ridge Library, enjoy open play for children 0-5 years and their participating caregivers. A table will be set up for older kids to play/craft as well. Space is limited.

Join us at the Greenpoint Library for kids' time in our rooftop garden! We will do a short garden-themed storytime, and then spend time together in the garden. The garden offers many sensory experiences for young…

¡Únete a nosotros para rimas, canciones y cuentos en español! Desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años ----- Join us for rhymes, songs and stories in Spanish! Ages birth to 5

Join us for Friday morning storytime at our interim Red Hook location at 362 Van Brunt Street! All ages 0-5 are welcome. Stories, songs, puppets, and playtime! Registration is not required.

Bring your toddlers to the library! They will learn songs and finger games, listen to stories, wacth puppet shows, and interact with other kids.

Join the East Flatbush branch for story and play time. We are so excited to share some of our favorite tales and songs with you!

At the Mill Basin Library,come and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers. The Mill Basin Library is located at 2385 Ralph Avenue. For more information please call…

Relax, de-stress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!

If you are a teen between the ages of 13 and 18 come join us in the Teen Gaming Room from 4 to 5 PM for Teen Reset! Make a bookmark or card using our rainbow scratch cards! Snacks and materials are included.

Join us for a wide variety of games on the Switch, WiiU, and PS5. Have fun with your friends or come make new ones!

Teen Time: Come to the Ulmer Park Library to hang out. Play video games, board games or mingle with your peers in a safe and friendly environment.

Come to Stone Avenue Library. We will be hosting a board game program. Play old favorites like Uno or Connect 4, or try a new game like Exploding Kittens, Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza or Azul. Snacks will be provided.

Are you looking for a place to unwind after a long week? Join us at the Spring Creek Library Friday afternoons for Teen Time! All tweens and young adults are invited to attend. Some of the activities will include: Board…

Teen Time: Come to the Clarendon Library to hang out.

Ages 11-18 Park Slope Library is forming our own Dungeons and Dragons group for ages 11-18! No experience necessary! Snacks and materials provided!!! Email Isaac, the YA Librarian/DM, at iwomack@Bklynlibrary.org for any…

Feeling exhausted from the long week and want to relax with your friends? Come to the Washington Irving branch for our Teen Game Night where we'll have tons of boardgames, card games and video games as well as some…

Come to the Rugby Library to hang out. Try your luck with some seeds, soil and compostable planters that you can take home with you.

Take a look at our period pantry located both on the Teen Section or ask someone at the front desk. Our period pantry is in alliance with ‘Cycle Alliance’ here at Brooklyn Public Library. Our pantry contains pads, and…

Play with a variety of toys to challenge young minds and have fun...

Wrap up the week with some free play toy time in our children’s area.

Join us at Fort Washington Library for Fiesta with Flor Bromley. Join GRAMMY® Latin GRAMMY® nominee Flor Bromley in a multicultural musical celebration! Kids and families will join in the fun as they learn about…

Join us in person at Riverdale Library for a celebration of all of the learning and advendturing our students did this summer. Bubbles the Silly Entertainer will have you and your entire family singing, dancing, moving…

This event will take place in person at the Columbus Library. Coloring pages will be provided, or simply get creative and color freely. Help your little ones to express themselves and develop their fine motor skills…

Game on! Join us at the library to play board games with your family, friends, and librarians! For kids 6-12.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. No registration is required at this time.

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This event takes place in-person at the 125th Street Library. Ready for the weekend? Come to the Teen Center and unwind by watching a cozy movie or just hang out in the space.

This program will take place in person at the Pelham Bay Library. Join staff from the Pelham Bay Library for an exciting, hands-on CRAFT program! All Materials will be provided.

Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of books, songs, and gentle movement in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home.…

This event is in-person at Melrose Library in the teen center (lower level). Come join our low-key arts and crafts group for some quiet time to snack and express your creativity while we enjoy a calming show or music.…

ABOUT THE ENVRIONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Environmental Education Center is a year-round space, located at 99 Plymouth Street in DUMBO. It is the home base for our thriving education program which…

This event will take place in-person at the 53rd St. Library. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment.…

Welcome to Play and Create Crew, where fun meets growth though building, art, and sensory play! Our program invites kids ages 5-12 to explore their creativity, develop social skills, and build confidence in a supportive…

Join us for our monthly Quiet Summer Reading: Open Book Club for Kids! Bring a book or borrow one from our children's collection to read quietly for an hour, then chat and socialize with others. It's a great way to find…

The end of summer is here, and that means our Summer Reading Challenge is coming to a close! We’re celebrating with our end-of-summer Summer Reading Party on the 7th floor rooftop, and you’re invited. Come by for an…

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Teen Tech Time is a chance to learn how to use the Teen Center’s 3D printers, digital cameras, iPads, and more! 3D print the magical objects from your…

This event will take place in-person at Morningside Heights Library. Join us to test your knowledge of American History and Government. Visit the library with a friend and compete for bragging rights. Small prizes will…

*This event will take place in person at the Kingsbridge Library* During this TEENS GET CRAFTY program, teens will use our button-making machine to design buttons from scratch, use our templates, or use our supply of…

This event will take place in the Bronx Library Center Teen Zone. As part of the US 250 celebration, we'll be using acrylic paint markers on various mediums to paint murals commemorating the historical milestone.

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] Discover the colorful art of the Guna people, an Indigenous community from Panama and Colombia! Inspired by traditional mola embroidery, kids will create their own…