Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
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 · 5:30 PM
West Harlem Piers — 125th Street and Marginal Street · Riverdale
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
showFREEFri, Sep 11 · 7:00 PM
Riverside Park South — Pier I · Upper West Side
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners! Hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
martial_artsFri, Sep 11 · 5:00 PM
Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ · East Harlem
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for ages 5 to 7, split into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels at Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ. The recurring drop-in format lets participants attend sessions as they come.
danceFri, Sep 11 · 9:00 PM
Lorenz Latin Dance Studio Manhattan · East Harlem
Friday Night at Lorenz Latin Dance Studio Manhattan is a dance event held at the studio's Manhattan location. All ages are welcome.
movementFREESat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
NYPL 125th Street Library · East Harlem
This event will take place in person at the 125th Street Library. Come for a great family movie, stay for the fidget activities (play-doh, coloring, and more). The Family Movie Matinee takes place on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
theaterFREEMon, Sep 14 · 2:45 PM
NYPL 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.