outdoorFREEBeginner Fishing
NYC Parks · Citywide
Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Ages 8+Drop-in
Free Kids Events in Citywide This Weekend
September 26–27, 2026 · 6 free events
All six events below are free, drop-in, and located in Citywide. They offer a mix of fishing, shoreline exploration, clean-up, wildflower identification, hiking, and monarch butterfly interpretation. Times vary across Saturday and Sunday, so you can choose based on your schedule.
Top Picks
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outdoorFREEThis drop-in event provides all equipment and is recommended for ages 8 and older, making it a practical introduction to fishing ethics and waterway ecology. It takes place Sunday at 1:00 PM.
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outdoorFREESeining and Shore Exploration
NYC Parks · Citywide
Using a seine net, we will sample the shallow waters to discover fish, crabs, and other marine creatures living just offshore.
Drop-in
Participants use a seine net to sample shallow waters and discover fish, crabs, and other marine creatures. This Sunday at 12:00 PM drop-in event is hands-on and free.
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outdoorFREECoastal Exploration and Clean Up
NYC Parks · Citywide
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the ecological importance of New York Harbor to humans and wildlife. give back to the planet with a shoreline trash clean-up.
Drop-in
This Saturday at 1:00 PM event combines learning about New York Harbor's ecology with a shoreline trash clean-up. It is a drop-in activity that includes giving back to the environment.
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FREEAutumn Wildflower ID Walk
NYC Parks · Citywide
Watch pollinators preparing for winter and learn about how asters and other fall flowers are beneficial and beautiful parts of our local ecosystem.
Drop-in
This Sunday at 1:00 PM walk focuses on identifying autumn wildflowers and observing pollinators preparing for winter. It is a free drop-in event suitable for learning about local fall flowers.
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outdoorFREENature Exploration Hike
NYC Parks · Citywide
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Inwood Hill Park and find out what plants and animals call this Forever Wild site home.
Drop-in
This Saturday at 1:00 PM hike through Inwood Hill Park explores the plants and animals of a Forever Wild site. It is a free drop-in walk led by Urban Park Rangers.
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outdoorFREEHispanic Heritage Month: Monarch Migration
NYC Parks · Citywide
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers lead the way as we interpret the journey of the monarch butterfly.
Drop-in
This Sunday at 11:00 AM event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by interpreting the journey of the monarch butterfly. It is a free drop-in program led by Urban Park Rangers.