Free things to do with kids this weekend in New York City (October 9–11)

It’s My Park at Andrew Haswell Green Park

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Green Park Gardeners NYC for a general cleanup at Andrew Haswell Green Park.

Kids In Motion: Alley Springfield Playground

Alley Springfield Playground at Alley Pond Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Arrochar

Play Area at Arrochar Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Austin J. McDonald's Playground

Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse at Austin J. McDonald Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Bowne Park

Bowne Park Playground at Bowne Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Brookville Park

Brookville Playground at Brookville Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: De Matti Playground

De Matti Playground at De Matti Park · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Faber

Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center at Faber Park Recreation Center · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Lawrence Virgilio Playground

Play Area at Lawrence Virgilio Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Levy

Play Area at Levy Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground

Nostrand Playground · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: P.S. 55

P.S. 55 at Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Rosemary's Playground

Playground at Rosemary's Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: St. John's park

Playground at St. John's Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: The Big Park

Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue at The Big Park · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Yellowstone Park

Katzman Playground at Yellowstone Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

October Weekday Nature Exploration

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

Prospect Park Wellness Walk

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along…

Park Open Studio

Northwest Corner Seating Area at Washington Square Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Al Quinones Playground

Play Area at Al Quiñones Playground · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Ben Abrams Playground

Ben Abrams Playground at Bronx Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Hunts Point Playground

Basketball Court at Hunts Point Playground · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Loreto Playground

Loreto Playground · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Metcalf Playground

Metcalf Playground at Soundview Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Spuyten Duyvil Playground

Play Area at Spuyten Duyvil Playground · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: St. James Playground

St. James Park Playground at St. James Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: St. Mary's Park West

Playground West - Play Area at St. Mary's Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Williamsbridge Oval Playground West

Playground South at Williamsbridge Oval · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: Halloweentown

Field at Frederick Douglass Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas | PG

Basketball Court at Louis Pasteur Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: Inside Out 2 | PG

Basketball Court at Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: Coco

Tratman Playground at The Pearly Gates · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn’s favorite park?

It’s My Park at Lillian D Wald Playground

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Lillian D. Wald Playground for a general cleanup at Lillian D Wald Playground.

Every Play Counts, Every Player Matters

Athletic Field at Starlight Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park

Staten Island · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to do a general clean up and pick up natural debris at Northerleigh Park.

Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse!

Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls

Wave Hill · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Family Storytime

Queens Public Library · Queens · Ages 1–5

Stories, songs, and rhymes for young children and caregivers at Queens Public Library branches.

Family Storytime

The New York Public Library · Manhattan · Ages 1–5

Books, songs, and early-literacy activities for children and caregivers.

Introduction to Birdwatching Outings

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Whether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn…

It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to help beautify Leif Ericson Park.

It’s My Park at Mapes Park

Bronx · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general clean up at Mapes Park.

It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to spread mulch around trees and plant in the wildflower garden on the…

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Alley Springfield Playground

Alley Springfield Playground at Alley Pond Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Arrochar

Play Area at Arrochar Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Austin J. McDonald's Playground

Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse at Austin J. McDonald Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Bowne Park

Bowne Park Playground at Bowne Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Brookville Park

Brookville Playground at Brookville Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: De Matti Playground

De Matti Playground at De Matti Park · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Faber

Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center at Faber Park Recreation Center · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Grover Cleveland Playground

Play Area at Grover Cleveland Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Lawrence Virgilio Playground

Play Area at Lawrence Virgilio Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Levy

Play Area at Levy Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Nostrand Playground

Nostrand Playground · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: P.S. 55

P.S. 55 at Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Rosemary's Playground

Playground at Rosemary's Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: St. John's park

Playground at St. John's Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: The Big Park

Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue at The Big Park · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Yellowstone Park

Katzman Playground at Yellowstone Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

October Weekend Nature Exploration

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban…

Arts, Culture and Fun: Sugar Skull Art Workshop

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center at Herbert Von King Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration with NAIC-NY

Mitsubishi River Walk in the Bronx Zoo at Bronx Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Street Tree

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Security 5 Block Association to spread mulch in the street trees along Edgecombe Avenue between…

Pinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple Adventure

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed…

Youth Soccer Tournament

Gymnasium (Full) at Kwame Ture Recreation Center · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Boo Bash in the Bronx

St. James Park · Bronx · All ages

Free family Halloween celebration at St. James Park in the Bronx: games, activities, and treats, hosted by NYC Parks.

Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter…

Pop-Up Audubon I

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds!

Pop-Up Audubon II

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor?

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)

Gymnasium at Highbridge Recreation Center · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Sitting Area

Queens · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

Friends of Triboro G invites volunteers to tend to ground beds and standing planters every week.

Events for Youth & Families: Woody Guthrie's Songs To Grow On

Central Library, Dweck Center · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Park Open Studio

Northwest Corner Seating Area at Washington Square Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids STEAM Lab

The New York Public Library · Manhattan · Ages 5–13

Hands-on science, art, and maker activities for kids.

LEGO and Building Club

Queens Public Library · Queens · Ages 5–13

Drop-in building activities for school-age kids.

Kids in Motion: Metcalf Playground

Metcalf Playground at Soundview Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Storytime at the 5th Street Slope Garden

6BC Botanical Garden & 5th St · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: Ghostbusters | PG

Borden Ave. and 63rd St. at Frank Principe Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters

Jacob H. Schiff Play Area at Jacob H. Schiff Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

NYC Parks · New York · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Athletic Field at Hunts Point Recreation Center · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Girl's Softball Clinic

Ballfield 11 · New York · Ages 5–12

Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents…

It’s My Park at Forest Park

Queens · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Kew Kids Forest School to steward at Forest Park.

Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls

Wave Hill · Bronx · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at McKinley Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to spread mulch around trees and plant in the wildflower garden on the…

It’s My Park at Sunset Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to help beautify Sunset Park.

Kids In Motion: Grover Cleveland Playground

Play Area at Grover Cleveland Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Rosemary's Playground

Playground at Rosemary's Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

October Weekend Nature Exploration

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban…

Smorgasburg

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in…

Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter…

It’s My Park at Hamilton Metz Field

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Hamilton Metz Field to plant daffodil bulbs along the playground area!

Pop-Up Audubon I

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds!

Pop-Up Audubon II

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor?