Toddler Events in Midtown East This Weekend

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Kids In Motions: Gertrude Ederle Playground

Sat, May 16 · 8:00 AM

Play Area · Midtown East

Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!

Kids In Motion offers free, structured outdoor play with organized sports, games, and water activities—ideal for toddlers who benefit from guided movement and variety to hold their attention. The playground setting lets parents supervise while kids explore multiple activity stations.

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Toddler-Kids Step (TK)

Sat, May 16 · 8:10 AM

Art & Heart · Midtown East

Art class for toddlers and kids. This drop-in session at Art & Heart welcomes ages 2–6 to explore hands-on creative projects in a studio setting.

Ages 2–6

This drop-in art session welcomes toddlers ages 2–6 for hands-on creative projects in a studio, with the flexibility of a drop-in format that works well for toddler schedules and energy levels. Art-making supports fine motor development and self-expression without requiring advance registration.

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Family Saturdays – Spring '26

Sat, May 16 · 12:00 AM

L'Alliance New York · Midtown East

Family Saturdays featuring multidisciplinary arts programming that engages young people and their families through visual art, dance, storytelling, and Francophone cinema.

Family Saturdays pairs visual art, dance, and storytelling in one program, giving toddlers exposure to multiple art forms in a single outing. The mix of activities accommodates short attention spans while engaging families together.