New York City family weekend planner
A timeline weekend guide to family-friendly events in New York City from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28: 74 events with times, venues, details, and official links. Build a 3-stop plan with FamHop.
From Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28, FamHop found 74 dated family events across New York City. The biggest clusters are park (64), community (8), outdoors (2), with options in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx. Use the timeline below to compare times, venues, costs, age fit, and official event links before building a plan.
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No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
Shorter, earlier programs with age signals that are easier for little kids.
Libraries, museums, makerspaces, and indoor culture picks for weather or low-energy days.
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Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
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Generated June 25, 2026 from official event sources
52 events ordered by start time.
Keep your summer momentum rolling at the Brooklyn Classic, a premier road race in the heart of Brooklyn’s iconic Prospect Park. As a centerpiece of the NYC Cup Series, this USA Cycling-sanctioned event offer…
At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn’s favorite park? Established in 1989, the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket is the flagship Brooklyn market. EBT/Food…
The Journey is a sculptural installation by Brooklyn-based artist Risha Gorig that takes the shape of a flock of pink birds soaring in the sky. In this sculpture, one can correlate the migratory nature of bi…
Summer Sport Experience: Pickleball at Arts and Crafts Room at Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue.
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball at Arts and Crafts Room at Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue.
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to beautify Cooper Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you! Volunteers should meet at Morgan Ave behind the basketball courts ne…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting…
Kids In Motion: Alley/Springfield Playground at Alley Springfield Playground at Alley Pond Park, Little Neck Bay to Springfield Blvd, Union Tpke.
Kids in Motion: Anne Loftus Playground at Anne Loftus Playground at Fort Tryon Park, Riverside Dr To Broadway, W 192 St To Dyckman St.
Kids In Motion: Arrochar at Play Area at Arrochar Playground, Sand La., Major Ave. and Mcfarland Ave..
Kids In Motion: Austin J. McDonald's Playground at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse at Austin J. McDonald Playground, Forest Ave., Myrtle Ave., Broadway, N. Burgher Ave..
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground at Play Area at Bloomingdale Playground, Amsterdam Ave., W. 104 St. and W. 105 St..
Kids In Motion: Brookville Park at Brookville Playground at Brookville Park, S. Conduit Ave., 149 Ave. bet. 232 St. and 235 St. .
Kids in Motion: Columbus Park at Columbus Park, Baxter St, Mulberry St, Bayard St and Park.
Kids In Motion: De Matti Playground at De Matti Playground at De Matti Park, Tompkins Ave., bet. Chestnut St. and Shaughnessy La..
Kids In Motion: Faber at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center at Faber Park Recreation Center, Faber Street & Richmond Terrace.
Kids In Motion: Grover Cleveland Playground at Play Area at Grover Cleveland Playground, Stanhope St. bet. Fairvier Ave. and Grandview Ave..
Kids In Motion: Hoover-Manton Playgrounds at Open Area at Hoover - Manton Playgrounds, Manton St. bet. 83 Ave., 134 St. and Main St..
Kids In Motion: Levy at Play Area at Levy Playground, Jewett Ave. and Castleton Ave..
Kids In Motion: Mathews-Palmer Playground at Play Area at Mathews-Palmer Playground, West 45th or West 46th Streets, between 9th and 10th Avenues.
Kids In Motion: Nautilus Playground at Nautilus Playground at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard.
Kids In Motion: P.S. 55 at P.S. 55 at Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground, Preston Ave. bet. Koch Blvd. and Osborne St..
Kids In Motion: Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park at Playground at Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park, Atlantic Ave., 95 Ave. bet. 127 St. and 125 St..
Kids In Motion: Schmul at Playground at Schmul Park, Wild Ave., Pearson St., Melvin Ave..
Kids in Motion: Seward Park at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St at Seward Park, Canal St, Essex St, Jefferson St and E Broadway.
Kids in Motion: Sol Lain Playground at Sol Lain Playground at Sol Lain Plgd, E. Broadway, Henry St., Gouverneur St..
Kids in Motion: St. Mary's Park West at Playground West - Play Area at St. Mary's Park, St Mary's St bet. St Ann's Av and Jackson Av.
Kids In Motion: The Big Park at Entrance - Continental Place and Grandview Avenue at The Big Park, Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl..
Kids In Motion: Torsney Playground at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area at Torsney Playground, Skillman Ave. bet. 41 St. and 43 St..
Kids In Motion: Yellowstone Park at Katzman Playground at Yellowstone Park, Yellowstone Blvd. bet. 68 Ave. and 68 Rd..
Join Prospect Park Alliance Naturalists to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are …
Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly nature fun as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?” with park naturalists. Featured Activities: Butterfly Watch, 10 am–1 pm: Learn about butterflies…
Queens Recreation Summer Sports Experience at Basketball Courts at Dutch Kills Playground, 28 St., Crescent St. bet. 37 Ave. and 36 Ave..
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball Skills and Drills at Basketball Courts at Thomas Jefferson Park, 1 Ave., FDR Dr., bet. E. 111 St. and E. 114 St..
Did you know that tree guards can improve the health of NYC’s street trees? These physical barriers discourage people and pets from walking over tree beds, thereby reducing the amount of waste, root damage, …
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Sparrow in Arms Inc to do general cleanup at Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you! Volunteers should me…
Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the …
Prospect Park Alliance needs you ! Get your hands dirty, make real change, and level up your community service hours — all while spending time outside in Brooklyn’s Backyard! Help remove invasive plants, mai…
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel . Open Thursdays – S…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter broke down gender and racial barriers to fight for her community, be…
Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples…
NYC Parks Presents: Summer Starts Here at Basketball Court at Cedar Playground, W 179 St bet. Cedar Av and Sedgwick Av.
Pollinator Palooza at Urban Farm at Randall's Island Park, East River and Harlem River.
Join us at LeFrak Center at Lakeside as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Featured Activities: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: Families, children …
Join Prospect Park Alliance naturalists to learn about the plants and animals that live in the park’s lake, streams and waterfalls by examining our underwater wildlife with magnifying glasses. Featured Activ…
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball Seasonal Clinics at Faber Recreation Center at Multi-Use Room B at Faber Park Recreation Center, Faber Street & Richmond Terrace.
Join Nadine Nelson for a community potluck that explores diasporic food traditions from around the world. Pantry Pollination is a community gathering and potluck exploring the connections between Black, Asia…
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 desig…
Summer Sports Experience: Flag Football at Basketball Courts at Thomas Jefferson Park, 1 Ave., FDR Dr., bet. E. 111 St. and E. 114 St..
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour! at 102nd Street Field House at Riverside Park, Riverside Dr to Henry Hudson Pkwy, W 153 St.
Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for the Mobile Unit’s joyful new production of As You Like It at one of the most scenic areas of Brooklyn’s Backyard! Directed by Emma Rosa Went, true lover…
Movies Under the Stars: Space Jam at Multipurpose Field at Mahoney Playground, Beechwood Ave., Crescent Ave. and Jersey St..
22 events ordered by start time.
The Journey is a sculptural installation by Brooklyn-based artist Risha Gorig that takes the shape of a flock of pink birds soaring in the sky. In this sculpture, one can correlate the migratory nature of bi…
Summer Sport Experience: Pickleball at Arts and Crafts Room at Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue.
Summer Sports Experience: Basketball at Arts and Crafts Room at Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue.
Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples. The offerings range from a selection …
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to beautify at Msgr. McGolrick Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you! Volunteers should meet up at the pavilion and wor…
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park to beautify WNYC Transmitter Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you! Volunteers should meet at the gardens. For more …
Join Prospect Park Alliance Naturalists to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are …
Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly nature fun as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?” with park naturalists. Featured Activities: Butterfly Watch, 10 am–1 pm: Learn about butterflies…
Join artist Chloe Seibert for a papermaking workshop. We will utilize recycled and organic materials sourced from the garden to make handmade paper during this free workshop in conjunction with the artist’s …
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Maple Street Afterschool for an uplifting community event to celebrate Caribbean heritage, community, literacy and play! Enjoy face painting, maker stations, mask making, Danc…
Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the …
Smorgasburg , presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2026 season! Over 60 local busi…
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Enjoy a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel . Open Thursdays – S…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter broke down gender and racial barriers to fight for her community, be…
Visit the Lefferts Historic House for family friendly outdoor and indoor exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs that explore the legacies of resistance and resilience of the Indigenous peoples…
Join us at LeFrak Center at Lakeside as we learn about Prospect Park’s watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses. Featured Activities: Stay + Play, 12–3 pm: Families, children …
Join Prospect Park Alliance naturalists to learn about the plants and animals that live in the park’s lake, streams and waterfalls by examining our underwater wildlife with magnifying glasses. Featured Activ…
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 desig…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Juwandi House Riddems for a family-friendly homage to healing house music and history in the yard of Lefferts Historic House. DJ on the Porch will also take place on Sunday, J…
SummerStage Member Presale: Friday, February 6 at 12PM Capital One Cardholder Presale: Friday, February 6 at 12PM General on-sale: Monday, February 9 at 10AM We’re so excited to welcome back Dreamland: Pride…
Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for the Mobile Unit’s joyful new production of As You Like It at one of the most scenic areas of Brooklyn’s Backyard! Directed by Emma Rosa Went, true lover…
Movies Under the Stars: Goat (2026) at Seth Low Playground at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square, W. 12 St. bet. Bay Pkwy. and Ave. P.