Things to Do with Kids in NYC on Saturday, Sep 19, 2026

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 the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program ! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the…

NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.

This Instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill to have a positive basketball experience followed by league play. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and…

This Instructional basketball clinic will provide an opportunity for youth, regardless of skill to have a positive basketball experience followed by league play. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and…

NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 8 to 12, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.

Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. It’s the latest effort to restore our harbor! Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited,…

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of board and card games—plus books and reading activities the whole family can enjoy! Bring your friends and family to explore our collection of games and discover great books to read…

Annual family-friendly community festival in Morningside Park featuring face painting, pony rides, magic shows, storytime with the NY Public Library, lawn games, yoga and dance lessons for all ages, as well as live…

Join the Bronx River Alliance for a free community paddle at Concrete Plant Park! Come see your neighborhood from the river’s perspective!This event is first come, first served with no pre-registration available.“Waves”…

Join us for our monthly Daddy & Me Special Storytime program with songs, rhymes, movement activities and your favorite read-aloud picture books designed to help children ages 0-5 years build early learning skills and…

The autumn equinox is the start of fall and a rare moment when day and night are in perfect balance.

The autumn equinox is the start of fall and a rare moment when day and night are in perfect balance. Let’s learn about the sun’s movements in our sky and make sundials to discover a simple way of telling time. At…

Family Fun Day at Jacob H. Schiff PlaygroundJoin NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu for a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more! Come ready to have a great time…

Join us after storytime for a community playdate. We have toys that encourage socialization and kindergarten readiness. [[{"fid":"341089","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_imag…

This event will take place in-person at the Bronx Library Center. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. Followed by Open Play. For young…

Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books as we show you that storytime is fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children.…

This event will take place in person. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for…

This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.

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 NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!

The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board…

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The Kids In Motion Program engages children in active outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

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Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!

Crafts will vary month to month and will be available in the children’s section. Make & Take crafts are designed for children ages 5 - 12. All supplies needed will made available. Parental supervision is required.…

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…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]You too can be an Emergency Super Hero! The NYC Emergency Management is hosting a day to assist families in planning for rare but devastating events from 11:00 am –…

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…

This event will take place in person. Join us for a library playdate and meet other caregivers as we explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Extend your child’s…

During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, with set design by Zlata Godunova and costume design by Charlie…

STEAM - Lego Club! STEAM Lego Club Saturdays, 11 AM to 12 PM I How creative can you be? Can you build a castle or spaceship? If you love being creative and building with Legos, come on in and let your imagination run…

Join us for a fun weekly story hour featuring rotating books and special guest readers who bring each story to life! Bring your little ones to a joyful weekly story hour designed to spark imagination, creativity, and a…

Join us for our second annual Taste of the Farm, a family-friendly day of activities and food celebrating the height of the growing season at Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Bring the whole family and enjoy…

The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board…

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids In Motion programs engage children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids In Motion Program engages children in active outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

The Kids In Motion programs engage children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more

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Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

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Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!

The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board…

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids In Motion Program engages children in active outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!

The Kids In Motion programs engage children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.

Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.

The Kids In Motion programs engage children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

The Kids In Motion Program engages children in active outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

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Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

The Kids In Motion Program engages children in active outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

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The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!

The Kids in Motion Program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!

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Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and mor

Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos.

The Kids In Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC parks staff member leads four to steven hours of free activities in NYC'S playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board…

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more