pianoFREEPiano in Bryant Park
Bryant Park — Upper Terrace · Kips Bay
New York’s finest playing ragtime, stride, and jazz. Piano in Bryant Park takes place on the Upper Terrace, presented by NYC Parks with free admission.

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
pianoFREEBryant Park — Upper Terrace · Kips Bay
New York’s finest playing ragtime, stride, and jazz. Piano in Bryant Park takes place on the Upper Terrace, presented by NYC Parks with free admission.
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.
basketballFREEHighbridge Park — West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue · 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.
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!
storytimeFREENYPL 125th Street Library · East Harlem
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.
outdoorFREEHarvest Home Metropolitan Farmers' Market · East Harlem
Harvest Home Metropolitan Farmers' Market is an open-air farmers market at E 97th St & 2nd Ave, New York. Hours: Fri 8am-3pm. Season: May 15-November 20. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/EBT is accepted here. Listed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (data.ny.gov farmers' market directory).
Rhythmic Arts Center · East Harlem
Step into the cypher with our high-energy Beginner Breaking Classes, presented in partnership with Kids Breaking League and Rhythmic Arts Center NYC. This class is the perfect introduction to the authentic art, culture, and athleticism of breakdancing for new students. What to Expect Led by the professionals from Kids Breaking League and the legendary Dynamic Rockers, this curriculum is designed to help students Break out Your Shell and Find your voice on the dance floor. Dancers will learn the foundational elements of breaking in a safe, supportive environment, including: Top Rock & Footwork: The essential grooves, rhythms, and steps that start the dance. Freezes & Introductory Power Moves: Exciting, foundational poses and dynamic movements. Cypher Etiquette: Building supreme confidence, respect, and positive self-expression.

Uptown Dance Academy · East Harlem
Twinkle Stars (ages 5–6) Acrobatics / Hippity-Hop class, Fridays 4:30pm–5:30pm. Held at Uptown Dance Academy, this recurring drop-in session combines acrobatics and hippity-hop movement.