Volunteer with Friends of Ralph Bunche Park for a general cleanup at Ralph Bunche Park.
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.
artFREEFri, Sep 11 · 3:00 PM
NYPL 53rd Street Library · Midtown East
This is an in-person event at the 53rd Street Library. Join us to build with Legos, spend time coloring your favorite characters, and meet fellow creators! During this self-directed open-play program, materials will be out for all of your creative projects. No registration is required.
storytimeFREEFri, Sep 11 · 4:00 PM
NYPL 53rd Street Library · Midtown East
Join us for an in-person Young Readers Book Club. Children will take turns reading from the selected book, and we will also play Mad Libs. *Please note: there will be no program on Friday, September 4.* This program is for children in K-2nd grades who can read on their own, but are still learning. We will read books around the same reading levels as Owl Diaries, My Weird School, and other transitional chapter books. This book club is an encouraging space to learn new vocabulary words and practice reading aloud! Copies of the book will be provided. You may bring a snack of your own or eat a snack provided by the library. Registration is appreciated but not required.
artFri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM
Ballet Arts Center for Dance, NYC · Midtown East
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER introduces foundational ballet technique at Ballet Arts Center for Dance in NYC. This class focuses on basic positions, alignment, and introductory steps for those new to the art form.
storytimeFREESat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM
NYPL 58th Street Library · Midtown East
This event will take place in person at 58th Street Library. Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. There will be books, songs, and dancing that will not only delight the little ones but also foster valuable early literacy skills. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Please note: Programs take place on the second floor. There is no elevator available, and stroller parking is VERY limited. Please consider wearing your baby in a carrier.