Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
outdoorFREEWashington Square Park — Northwest Corner Seating Area · Greenwich Village
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
movementFREEBloomingdale 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!
movementFREEAl Quiñones Playground — Play Area · Longwood
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
movementFREESoundview Park — Metcalf Playground
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's including organized sports. games, fitness, demos, board games, water games, and more!
From $45ColorPop Southampton · Oakland Gardens
A colorful, creative class designed for toddlers and their grown-up! In this guided art experience, little artists (ages 2–3) explore paint, texture, and sensory materials while building motor skills and confidence. Each session includes hands-on art projects and open-ended play in a joyful, low-pressure setting. Perfect for any caregiver-child duo ready to make a mess and some magic together!
From $60ColorPop Southampton · Oakland Gardens
Let your child's creativity shine in our 60-minute Open-Studio session! Young artists can choose one painting, clay or mixed media project and dive into their creative journey. Whether they’re bringing a canvas to life with vibrant colors or shaping clay into fun sculptures our teaching artists provide guidance and encouragement every step of the way. It’s the perfect space for kids to explore, create, and have fun! Plus rotating surprise projects! Choose onsite when you arrive! *Dress for a mess!
FREEQPL Windsor Park Branch · Oakland Gardens
Children are invited to enjoy free play with Legos and board games! This free drop-in activity at QPL Windsor Park Branch is designed for ages 0–5, offering an indoor space for early creative and social play.
FREEQPL Windsor Park Branch · Oakland Gardens
Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for our interactive baby story time designed especially for babies ag