outdoorFREEBig Truck Day
Sat, May 16 Ā· 12:00 PM
Asphalt Pad Ā· Harlem
Learn how garbage truck drivers, police officers, farmers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward.
Events in Harlem This Weekend
May 15-16, 2026
This weekend in Harlem offers families a chance to explore learning, movement, and culture across different age groups and interests. Whether your kids are curious about how cities work, eager to code their first project, or ready to experience live music and dance, these three events span STEM education, community infrastructure, and cultural celebrationāall at minimal or no cost.
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outdoorFREEBig Truck Day gives kids a chance to see how essential city services operate up close, with hands-on learning about garbage trucks, police vehicles, and farm equipment. It's a practical, free way to explore how different professionals use vehicles to support the community.
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From $2Code Explorers @Harlem
Sat, May 16 Ā· 10:15 AM
STEM Kids Harlem Ā· Harlem
Code Explorers: Turn Ideas into Code! From games to animations, students learn to code while creating projects that showcase their imagination. Using Scratch, Python, and block-based coding, kids deve
Ages 5ā13Drop-in
Code Explorers offers a structured introduction to programming fundamentals using Scratch and Python, letting kids build games and animations while developing problem-solving skills. At just $2, it's an affordable entry point for children interested in tech.
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FREELatin Fest
Sat, May 16 Ā· 12:00 PM
QPL Langston Hughes Branch Ā· Harlem
Celebrate Latin culture with us! šŗ Enjoy live mariachi salsa a DJ Afro Dominican rhythms and a powerful auth
Ages 0ā5
Latin Fest celebrates cultural music and dance with live mariachi, salsa, and Afro-Dominican rhythms in a welcoming library setting. It's free and designed for very young children, making it accessible for families with toddlers.
More Events
danceFREEZumba
Sat, May 16 Ā· 9:30 AM
Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149 Ā· Harlem
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
From $2NextGen Robotics @Harlem
Sat, May 16 Ā· 9:00 AM
STEM Kids Harlem Ā· Harlem
Students will dive into the exciting world of robotics by designing, building, and programming robots that move, react, and complete real-world challenges. Using LEGOĀ® robotics, Wonder Dash, and other
Ages 5ā13Drop-in
From $2Inventorsā Workshop @Harlem
Sat, May 16 Ā· 11:30 AM
STEM Kids Harlem Ā· Harlem
š ļø Inventorsā Workshop Design. Build. Test. Repeat. Future engineers start here! In this hands-on program, students design, prototype, and test solutions to exciting challengesālike building bridges,
Ages 5ā13Drop-in
danceFREEHula Hoop Aerobics
Sat, May 16 Ā· 1:00 PM
Multi-Use Room B Ā· Harlem
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
outdoorFREEUrban Farm Volunteers
Sun, May 17 Ā· 10:00 AM
Urban Farm Ā· Harlem
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
From $25Story Time & Creative Play
Sat, May 16 Ā· 11:00 AM
Little Mustard Seed NYC Ā· Harlem
Join us for a cozy, engaging storytime designed to spark imagination and build early learning skills. Weāll read a thoughtfully selected childrenās book together, encouraging little ones to listen, pa
Ages 0ā5Drop-in
sportsFREESoca Dance Fitness
Sat, May 16 Ā· 10:00 AM
Dream Center Harlem Ā· Harlem
A fun, high energy dance class geared to get your heart pumping and your energy flowing.