May 15-16, 2026
Manhattan Valley has a strong lineup of free family activities this weekend, anchored by Frederick Douglass Playground. Whether you're looking for high-energy outdoor fun, structured sports clinics, or quiet puzzle time indoors, there's something for different ages and preferences across Saturday and Sunday.
movementFREESat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Frederick Douglass Playground · Manhattan Valley
NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu host a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more.
Family Fun Day offers a broad range of activities—crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, and an obstacle course—all in one Saturday afternoon at Frederick Douglass Playground. It's a free, structured event hosted by NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu, designed for young children starting at 4 years old.
soccerFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Frederick Douglass Playground · Manhattan Valley
Soccer Festival activities include soccer clinics, mini games, arts and crafts stations, and giveaways. Feel free to come dressed representing your country!
Soccer Fest combines sports instruction with creative stations and giveaways, making it a good fit for school-age kids (8–14 years). The invite to dress in your country's colors adds a cultural element that goes beyond typical sports programming.
movementFREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
NYPL Bloomingdale Branch · Manhattan Valley
This program will take place at the Bloomingdale Library. Join us in the children's room for puzzles and different toys each week appropriate for preschool- through elementary-age. We might have board
Puzzles & Play at the Bloomingdale Library offers a quieter, skill-building alternative with age-appropriate puzzles and toys for preschool through elementary ages. It's a good option for families seeking a calmer indoor activity on Saturday morning.
movementFREESat, May 16 · 12:30 PM
Frederick Douglass Playground · Manhattan Valley
The PuppetMobile presents a fresh take on the classic fairytale, Pinocchio. In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid who creates a robot friend -- Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as
movementFREESat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Field · Manhattan Valley
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu for a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
soccerFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Field · Manhattan Valley
Join our Soccer Festival including soccer clinics, mini games, arts and craft stations and giveaways. Come represent your country!
theaterSat, May 16 · 8:00 PM
Riverside Theatre · Manhattan Valley
Annual Dance Performance for the Young Dancers Program, 2025–2026 season. The show takes place at Riverside Theatre and features dancers from Bridge For Dance.