Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Saturday, Aug 22, 2026

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For ages birth through five.

For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this special six session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math…

This club is designed for neurodiverse femme-identifying youth ages 9–12 who are interested in learning more about anime. However, all are welcome! Participants will discover different anime genres and dive into stories…

Join an adaptive arts and crafts session sponsored by KEEN! Youth with disabilities and volunteers come together for individualized projects. Projects can range from coloring by numbers, friendship bracelets, and…

Like (or don’t like) what you’re reading ? Come in and talk about it! **Open to adults and teens**

Join us for a fun-filled morning with Bubbles the Silly Entertainer for Macon's summer reading closing celebration! She will have you and your entire family, dancing and moving and grooving.

Learn and play chess with chess instructor Jose Villar at Saratoga Library. Recommended for all ages. All skill levels welcome.

Economics and Art (new) Understanding basic economic concepts Learning budgeting skills Maximizing creativity with scarce materials We want kids to explore the arts as well as their own artistic abilities as they…

Saturday Family StoryTime Join us for Saturday morning @ 10:30am for Family StoryTime in the Children's Area! We will be singing songs, reading books together, and enjoying our FREEDOM TO READ together. All ages are…

Knight Shift Summer Community Chess Club! National Chess Master James Black Jr. brings his expertise to the Macon Library community building a welcoming space where community members of all ages can develop confidence,…

Join us for Macon Library's annual back-to-school supply giveaway! While supplies last!

Join us for stories and songs...

Looking to develop coding skills? Join us in the meeting room for a free coding workshop for all ages!

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…

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…

Table-top games, ping pong & darts Improve hand-eye coordination. Play, compete and have fun.

Read to a dog at the library! Come meet Popcorn the certified therapy dog and practice your reading in a low stress environment. Sign up for a slot at the Customer Service Desk on the day of the program beginning at…

Read to a dog at the library! Our certified therapy dog Flash Gordon loves to be read to. Kids can make enormous strides in building self-esteem and confidence while acquiring a love of books by reading to a therapy…

In this special six-session reading readiness series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices, rooted in the Science of Reading. Exploring literacy, science,…

In this special six-session reading readiness series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices, rooted in the Science of Reading. Exploring literacy, science,…

Saturdays 2 - 3 PM Ages 7+ Parent supervision is required. Join us Saturdays for Storycrafts! Dive into imaginative tales and craft magic every Saturday. Unleash creativity with stories and crafts using everyday…

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!

Join us Saturdays to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!

Join us Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!

Come join our Dungeons & Dragons group to play in a one-shot adventure! ⚔️ Feel free to bring your own character or use one of our pre-made character sheets. Space is limited, so priority is given to those in high…

Come to Highlawn Library for Teen Tech Time, a fun weekly hangout where you can relax, connect with friends, and play games on the Nintendo Switch. No registration is required - just drop in, grab a controller, and…

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…

Located in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3) on the second floor, Monday-Sunday during branch open hours . If you are someone who would like to pick up a period wellness bag containing a variety of menstrual hygiene products…

Do you have a uterus or know somebody with one? Are you a teen who would like to learn more about or experiment with unfamiliar menstrual products? Stop by the Period Pantry at Paerdegat, and grab a care package,…

Do you have a uterus or know somebody with one? Are you a teen who would like to learn more about or experiment with unfamiliar menstrual products? Stop by the Period Pantry at Sunset Park, and grab a care package,…

Do you have a uterus or know somebody with one? Are you a teen who would like to learn more about or experiment with unfamiliar menstrual products? Stop by the Period Pantry at Saratoga, and grab a care package,…

This event will take place in person at George Bruce Library. An inexperienced and idealistic teacher invests himself in a group of problem kids at a high school in a slum of London's East End. Staring Sidney Poitier.…

Join staff from the Grand Concourse Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to Arts & Crafts. Enjoy books about crafts and create a unique art piece to take home. This program encourages children to connect…

Join the Center for Brooklyn History (CBH) for all-day festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the Revolutionary War. Highlighting CBH's exhibition The Battle of…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Buzz into an exciting outdoor learning experience with a professional beekeeper in our outdoor Garden Terrace! Families will get an up-close look at an educational…

This event will take place in person at the Children's Center in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for the whole family. For…

Kayaking © John Eng Alexa Hoyer View of the Brooklyn Bridge from the Pier 2 launch dock. Photo: John Eng © Etienne Frossard Family kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park. © Paula Berg Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park. ©…

Join us for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to encoraging creativity and building critical thinking skills using a variety of matierals to make someting fun!

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…

This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library. Join us for an exciting afternoon of Nintendo Switch games in the Children's Room! Play 1-on-1 or team up to solve complex challenges. Level up your teamwork…

Maker Girls builds on every girl's creativity, community, adventure, and leadership. Through projects, play, and games, we'll build confidence, explore the arts and science, and create a community of friends. Maker…

This program will be held in person at Bronx Library Center . Join us for our August film series. The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the…

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…

Join us for The Magic of Moving Pictures, a free Animation Workshop series led by teaching artist Maya Perry at the Sunset Park Public Library! Designed for children ages 6–14 from the Sunset Park community and beyond,…

This event will take place in person at the Morrisania Library. This hands-on workshop is designed for teens and adults who want to learn how to turn fabric into fashion. You will start by learning the basics of hand…

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL 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…

Children can explore the materials and decide for themselves what to make, focusing on the self-directed process of making art and not on the results. Process art builds decision making skills and critical thinking.…

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Join us for interactive stories, songs, and play during Sensory Storytime! This inclusive literacy program will be held monthly on Saturdays. It is designed to engage children through movement, music, active stories,…

This event will take place in person at Parkchester Library. Do you want to learn how to sew but aren’t sure where to start? Join us to learn sewing basics on a Singer Stylist 7258 sewing machine. Teens will practice…

For babies and their caretakers. Come join us for socializing, sensory and motor skill development. This gives you a chance to get out of the house, meet other local caregivers and bond with your infant.

[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…

Youth Basketball Clinics Photo: John Eng Photo: John Eng Photo: John Eng Photo: John Eng Are lockers available? Yes. Lockers are located at Pier 2 for 25 cents and at Pier 5 for free. Please note that items may not be…

Are there public restrooms? Yes, there are restrooms at the following locations: Pier 6 at Fornino Pier 6 in Quay Tower across from Sandbox Village Pier 5 Uplands in the Boathouse Pier 2 orange building Pier 1 Pavilion…