May 15-16, 2026
FREESat, May 16 ¡ 1:00 PM
East River Esplanade ¡ Lenox Hill
Join EsplanadeFriends for a FREE live music event featuring Salsa from LULADA CLUB, and all-women Salsa orchestra. Enjoy KIDS ACTIVITIES, crafting and FREE treats (while supplies last)âall with a spec
FREESat, May 16 ¡ 11:00 AM
Hudson River Park Pier 84 ¡ Hell's Kitchen
Hudson River Park presents Submergeâa free science extravaganza devoted to raising awareness about our coastal waters. Celebrate local marine science through hands-on activities, catch-and-release fis
theaterFREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:00 AM
New York City Center ¡ Midtown East
Your Community Day at City Center presents a full slate of performances, workshops, and activities featuring the National Dance Institute, teaching artists from Ballet HispĂĄnico, Brotherhood Sister So
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.
theaterFREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:30 AM
The Paley Center for Media ¡ Midtown East
Re-creating Radio is a two-hour workshop where children ages 9 and older produce an old-time radio drama using scripts, sound effects, and music. The workshop takes participants through the many stage
museumFREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:30 AM
The Skyscraper Museum ¡ Battery Park City
Iconic architecture meets flowers in this Skyscraper Museum program! Kids design their own âskyline bouquetâ using imagery of iconic buildings, colorful tissue paper flowers, and other craft materials
FREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:30 AM
NYPL Andrew Heiskell Branch ¡ The Flatiron District
This event will take place in person at the Andrew Heiskell Library. Saturdays, 10:30 AM â 12:30 PM We welcome learners at all levels! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and fin
outdoorFREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:00 AM
River Run Playground ¡ Upper West Side
Join us and reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner.
FREESat, May 16 ¡ 1:00 PM
Seaman Avenue and Isham Street ¡ Inwood
Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.
outdoorFREESat, May 16 ¡ 3:00 PM
Pleasant Village Community Garden ¡ East Harlem
Learn about herbal remedies, making incense, compost and summer vegetable cooking. Then listen and dance to world music in the vibrant and peaceful vibes of the garden.
From $2Sat, May 16 ¡ 10:15 AM
STEM Kids Harlem ¡ 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
danceFREESat, May 16 ¡ 9:30 AM
Queens Community House Beacon @ PS 149 ¡ Harlem
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
FREESat, May 16 ¡ 12:00 PM
Randall's Island Park ¡ Randalls and Wards Island
Strap on your seatbelt and get a close-up view of the big trucks that keep New York City clean and safe. Learn how firefighters, garbage truck drivers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles
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
FREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:00 AM
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center ¡ East Harlem
Join Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center for a special 5k/10k race with your friends
From $55Sat, May 16 ¡ 12:30 PM
ColorPop 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 theyâre bringin
From $2Sat, May 16 ¡ 9:00 AM
STEM Kids Harlem ¡ 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 LEGOÂŽ robotics, Wonder Dash, and other
From $2Sat, May 16 ¡ 11:30 AM
STEM Kids Harlem ¡ Harlem
đ ď¸ Inventorsâ Workshop Design. Build. Test. Repeat. Future engineers start here! In this hands-on program, students design, prototype, and test solutions to exciting challengesâlike building bridges,
sportsFREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:00 AM
Dance Room ¡ Sutton Place
Hit That Beat is an upbeat dance fitness class that blends cardio, choreography, and FUN.
sportsFREESat, May 16 ¡ 10:00 AM
Thomas Jefferson Park ¡ East Harlem
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.