Things to do with kids this weekend in Manhattan (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.

Park Open Studio

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

Movies Under the Stars: Halloweentown

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

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.

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.

Family Storytime

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

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

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

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…

The Past and The Curious Live

David Rubenstein Atrium · Manhattan · Ages 5–13

Mick Sullivan’s hit children’s podcast The Past and The Curious comes

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.

Park Open Studio

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

Family Museum Program

American Museum of Natural History · Manhattan · $ · Ages 5–13

Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning.

Kids STEAM Lab

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

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

Storytime at the 5th Street Slope Garden

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

Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters

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

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.

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.

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!

Family Museum Program

American Museum of Natural History · Manhattan · $ · Ages 5–13

Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning.