May 15-16, 2026
Sunday in NYC offers preschoolers a mix of structured classes, creative workshops, and free community events across all five boroughs. We've selected 10 activities that prioritize hands-on learning, social interaction, and age-appropriate skill development—from movement and music to art and nature exploration. Each event is free or low-cost, making it easy to find something that fits your family's interests and schedule.
FREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Central Park - Great Hill UWS · Upper West Side
Kids dive headfirst into the soccer universe, mastering the art of dribbling, trapping, and kicking the ball through a whirlwind of exciting drills led by expert educators and coaches. With pint-sized
Soccer for 4-5 Year Olds teaches fundamental ball control and coordination through structured drills led by expert coaches. This is ideal for preschoolers developing gross motor skills and learning to follow sports instructions in a group setting.
Upper West Side, Manhattan
artFREESun, May 17 · 11:30 AM
Prospect Heights · Prospect Heights
A ‘hip-hop’ movement class for 3-4 Year Olds A playful hip-hop moving and grooving class designed for early learners. Students explore basic rhythm, simple steps, coordinated arm and foot patterns, be
MiniMovers offers a playful introduction to rhythm and movement for 3-5 year olds, combining hip-hop with coordinated steps and patterns. Movement classes like this build body awareness and creative expression while keeping preschoolers engaged with music.
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
FREESun, May 17 · 10:30 AM
Casa Primary · TriBeCa
Little Chefs: Bakery at Casa Primary is a hands-on baking class centered on simple, nourishing ingredients and sugar-free. Children explore baking through ripe fruits, dates, and whole grains, creatin
Little Chefs Kitchen is a hands-on baking experience where preschoolers explore simple, nourishing ingredients and create together. Cooking classes develop fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and introduce basic food concepts in a structured, creative environment.
TriBeCa, Manhattan
FREESun, May 17 · 11:15 AM
Casa Primary · TriBeCa
Music & Movement Music & Movement at Casa Primary is a joyful, high-energy class where children are invited to sing, dance, and explore rhythm through their favorite songs. Led by Tracy, Sara, or Evan
Music & Movement at Casa Primary combines singing, dancing, and rhythm exploration in a high-energy format designed for ages 3 and up. This activity supports auditory learning and encourages self-expression through guided musical play.
TriBeCa, Manhattan
showFREESun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Montague Street · Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Bridge Parents host a Spring Fling during Open Streets on Montague with 25 free kids' activities, a dance party, and a puppet show. Stop by for games, arts and crafts, soccer, face painting,
Spring Fling on Montague Street offers 25 free kids' activities including games, arts and crafts, soccer, and face painting in an open-streets format. This event provides diverse sensory experiences and social play opportunities across multiple activity stations.
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
FREESun, May 17 · 12:15 PM
The Brick Presbyterian Church · Carnegie Hill
Don't miss the highly anticipated all-church picnic and strawberry festival on 92nd Street, featuring live music, scrumptious food, exciting kids' activities, and joyful conversations with friends and
The Strawberry Festival combines outdoor picnicking with live music and dedicated kids' activities, creating a relaxed environment for preschoolers to explore and socialize. Festivals like this introduce children to community gathering while maintaining structured kids' programming.
Carnegie Hill, Manhattan
artFREESun, May 17 · 10:30 AM
Lehman College Art Gallery · Bedford Park
Explore the Thesis Exhibition of Lehman College BFA, MA, and MFA graduates and create your own found object sculpture inspired by the exhibition.
Found Object Sculpture invites preschoolers to create art inspired by professional artwork, encouraging creative thinking and hands-on making. This activity develops fine motor skills and introduces art-museum experiences in a participatory, child-friendly format.
Bedford Park, Bronx
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 1:00 PM
Entrance - East 106th Street and Fifth Avenue · Randalls and Wards Island
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a lovely garden walk at the Conservatory Garden in Central Park! Learn the history of this garden as well as some botany basics with the Rangers!
Nature Exploration at the Conservatory Garden combines a guided walk with botany basics led by Urban Park Rangers, ideal for preschoolers developing nature curiosity. Structured garden walks teach observation skills and introduce environmental awareness at an age-appropriate pace.
Randalls and Wards Island, Manhattan
artFREESun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
Wave Hill · Riverdale
Let's explore the colors of the rainbow! This free family art project at Wave Hill invites kids to create work inspired by rainbow themes, available through NYC Parks.
Family Art Project: Rainbow Passage at Wave Hill encourages color exploration and creative expression through painting and sketching. This outdoor art activity combines creativity with nature exposure while letting preschoolers work at their own pace.
Riverdale, Bronx
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Lefferts Historic House · Prospect Park
The Prospect Park Alliance presents a Pinkster celebration in the yard of Lefferts Historic House, an 18th-century Flatbush farmhouse that serves as the park's historic house museum. Stop by for music
Celebrate Pinkster at Lefferts Historic House offers music and activities in a historic setting, introducing preschoolers to cultural celebration and park history. This event combines structured entertainment with outdoor play in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
FREESun, May 17 · 2:45 PM
Casa Primary · TriBeCa
Clase de Español is a 45-minute Spanish language class for young children, led by Elba Q, an advanced-degree language teacher. Through songs, movement, stories, and hands-on activities, children are i
showFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Wollman Rink · Central Park
A vibrant, family-friendly experience featuring an interactive mix of entertainment and activities includes high-energy live performances with the Mike Risko Band.
outdoorFREEFri, May 15 · 8:00 PM
Commodore Barry Park · Fort Greene
Catch a screening of the animated hit under the stars. Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their caree
movementFREEFri, May 15 · 8:00 PM
Equity Playground · Woodhaven
NYC Parks and Rec hosts an outdoor screening of Disney's Ratatouille, an animated feature film about a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris.
FREESun, May 17 · 10:00 AM
5th Avenue · South Slope
Head to Park Slope's Fifth Avenue to peruse this street fair, featuring food and sale items, rides, bouncy castles, music performances, and more.
musicFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park
Join the Rangers for an original musical-inspired tale of the ponds, streams, forests and creatures that make up the Bronx’s parks.
outdoorFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Stars of Hope Community Garden · Two Bridges
Stars of Hope Community Garden is hosting their annual Season Opener. Come enjoy the garden, plant the garden beds and hang out! All are welcome!
showFREESun, May 17 · 2:00 PM
Maple Street Community Garden · Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Please join Maple Street Community Garden in collaboration with Big Reuse for an afternoon where we show some love to our beloved street trees. All supplies will be provided.
artFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Greenbelt Nature Center
Relax at the nature center with a short hike, followed by sketching and painting.
museumFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
H.H. Biddle House · Tottenville
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.