Join the Urban Park Rangers for a one‑mile historic walk through the Lower East Side and Chinatown to explore the evolution of skateboarding in New York City.
movementFREEFri, Sep 11 · 2:00 PM
Bloomingdale Playground — Play Area · Manhattan Valley
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
movementFREEFri, Sep 11 · 2:00 PM
J. Hood Wright Park — Basketball Courts · Washington Heights
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds.
basketballFREEFri, Sep 11 · 3:30 PM
Austin J. McDonald Playground — Basketball Courts · Grant City
The Summer Sports Experience program engages children in active outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff member leads free activities in NYC’s playgrounds
outdoorFREEFri, Sep 11 · 5:30 PM
Van Cortlandt Park — Parade Ground · Prospect Park South
FREE Movies in the Park with movie-themed music and crafts. Starlight Cinema takes over the Parade Ground in Van Cortlandt Park for an outdoor screening, with no admission charge.
FREEFri, Sep 11 · 3:30 PM
NYPL Chatham Square Library · Two Bridges
Surprise Friday is a once-a-month program where what we do is a surprise! In the past, it's been Escape the Room, Summer Camp Games & Activities, Stop Motion video creation, Artist Bio Explorations, and more! No registration required. Come with an open mind and a willingness to try! Open to kids ages 6-12.
theaterFREEMon, Sep 14 · 3:00 PM
NYPL Chatham Square Library · Two Bridges
NYPL After School is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours on Mondays through Thursdays. Join our tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities—and even snacks! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free.
languageFREETue, Sep 15 · 10:30 AM
NYPL Chatham Square Library · Two Bridges
歡迎參加本館的中英故事時間！本館將會使用普通話和英語來講故事，唱活潑的歌曲和童謠。歡迎嬰兒到五歲的孩子以及看護者來參加。請記住，看護者與孩子在一起時，故事時間是最有效的。 無需註冊！Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Remember storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child. No registration required! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from the front door to the 1st floor (Young Adult and Adult Floor). All strollers will need to be carried up the vestibule stairs to access the elevator at the rear of the building. We cannot guarantee staff assistance with the strollers and advise all attendees to explore alternatives to strollers when attending storytime.
artFREETue, Sep 15 · 3:30 PM
NYPL Chatham Square Library · Two Bridges
Come join the Chatham Square librarians for an arts and crafts program on every Tuesday! We'll be doing different fun arts & crafts activities weekly such as painting, drawing, collage and a lot more! Remember, arts & crafts program is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! We ask that both of you are present during the entire program, as unaccompanied adults or children will be asked to leave. We're looking forward to seeing you! 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。PLEASE NOTE: Stroller parking is on the 2nd floor (the Children's Floor). Unfortunately, there is no elevator access from the front door to the 1st floor (Young Adult and Adult Floor). All strollers will need to be carried up the vestibule stairs to access the elevator at the rear of the building. We cannot guarantee staff assistance with the strollers and advise all attendees to explore alternatives to strollers when attending programs.