Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, 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!
106 E. 86th Street · Carnegie Hill
Session: Full Academic Year 2026-27 In-Person · Meets 40 times this term. Greek for ages 3y-4y at Carousel of Languages, 106 E. 86th Street, meeting Fridays 12:45-1:45 PM as a multi-week series.
From $60ColorPop UES @ 91st · Carnegie Hill
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!
From $800ColorPop UES @ 91st · Carnegie Hill
This exciting continuation of Creative Journey I invites both new and returning students to dive deeper into the world of art through all-new materials, techniques, and projects. Following a similar structure, students will build upon foundational skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture—while exploring more advanced concepts like multi-layered compositions and functional sculptures. Young artists will experiment with new dynamic processes such as screenprinting and felting, gaining hands-on experience with techniques rarely introduced at this age level. Each project is thoughtfully designed to encourage problem-solving, independence, and artistic confidence. Whether your child is just beginning or continuing their creative journey, this class offers a fresh and inspiring experience that expands their skills while introducing entirely new ways to think, create, and express themselves.
artFrom $10Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum · Carnegie Hill
Turn paper into fabric with momigami, the traditional Japanese technique of kneading and crumpling paper until it’s durable, flexible, and cloth-like. Make your own momigami pouch or create a small vest for a favorite stuffed toy.