Things to Do with Kids in Harlem This Weekend

October 24–25, 2026 · 15 events · Manhattan

Harlem this weekend offers a mix of free, family-oriented activities that range from outdoor markets and garden events to indoor fitness and storytelling. With several no-cost options like the FDB Garden Halloween party and the SWANA Storytelling Series, families can enjoy seasonal fun and cultural exposure without stretching their budget. The selection also includes active pursuits such as the Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Celebration, providing a balanced blend of movement, creativity, and community.

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FDB Garden Annual Halloween EventoutdoorFREE

FDB Garden Annual Halloween Event

Frederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden · Harlem

Come to Frederick Douglass Boulevard Community Garden (FDB) for the garden group's Annual Halloween Party! There will be a candy bag giveaway, face painting, and pizza.

The FDB Garden Annual Halloween Event offers a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration with a candy bag giveaway, face painting, and pizza at the Frederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden. It's a straightforward way to get into the Halloween spirit without a ticket.

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SWANA Storytelling Seriesstorytime

SWANA Storytelling Series

Sugar Hill Children's Museum · Harlem

The SWANA Storytelling Series is a drop-in storytime at Sugar Hill Children's Museum, drawing on stories from Southwest Asia and North Africa.

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The SWANA Storytelling Series at Sugar Hill Children's Museum is a free drop-in storytime featuring stories from Southwest Asia and North Africa. It's a low-commitment, indoor option that exposes kids to diverse cultural narratives.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness CelebrationsportsFREE

Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Celebration

Pelham Fritz Recreation Center — Multi-Use Room B · Harlem

Join us as we promote health and wellness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We will be hosting a variety of fitness classes like Zumba, Zen Meditation, Hula Hoop fitness, Double Dutch, Swing Dance

The Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Celebration at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center is a free event with fitness classes like Zumba, Zen Meditation, Hula Hoop fitness, Double Dutch, and Swing Dance. It's a practical way for families to engage in health and wellness activities together.

Saturday, October 24 (7)

Harvest Home Lenox Ave Farmers' MarketoutdoorFREE

Harvest Home Lenox Ave Farmers' Market

Harvest Home Lenox Ave Farmers' Market · Harlem

Harvest Home Lenox Ave Farmers' Market is an open-air farmers market at Lenox Ave btwn W 117th & Malcolm X Blvd, New York. Hours: Sat 8am-3pm. Season: May 30-November 21. Free to visit — no ticket and

All agesWeekly
Morningside Park Farmers' MarketoutdoorFREE

Morningside Park Farmers' Market

Morningside Park Farmers' Market · Harlem

Morningside Park Farmers' Market is an open-air farmers market at 237 Manhattan Ave, New York. Hours: Sat 9am-2pm. Season: year-round. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. Listed by the New

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Baby Ballet BeginnerFrom $20

Baby Ballet Beginner

Greenhouse Arts Center – New York City · Harlem

Does your little one love to twirl and leap? Then this is the class for them! Students learn the foundations of Ballet technique through a fun and engaging curriculum designed just for them, utilizing

Ages 3–4Course
Baby TapFrom $20

Baby Tap

Greenhouse Arts Center – New York City · Harlem

Does your little one love to move their feet and make fun rhythms? If so, this is the class for them! This class uses imaginative play alongside fun tunes to introduce tap dance technique through a cu

Ages 3–5Course
Tap 1 BeginnerFrom $20

Tap 1 Beginner

Greenhouse Arts Center – New York City · Harlem

Tap 1 Beginner introduces students to the history of tap and important terminology, as well as rhythms and basic technique. Dancers learn foundational knowledge and key skills of Tap to work towards m

Ages 6–7Course
Baby Ballet IntermediateFrom $20

Baby Ballet Intermediate

Greenhouse Arts Center – New York City · Harlem

Does your little one love to twirl and leap? Then this is the class for them! Students learn the foundations of Ballet technique through a fun and engaging curriculum designed just for them, utilizing

Ages 4–5Course
Seed HarvestpotteryFREE

Seed Harvest

Clayton Williams Garden · Harlem

Come to Clayton Williams Community Garden to harvest seeds from the garden's summer plants! Learn how to save seeds for next season. Participants will harvest flower, herb, and vegetable seeds for fut

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