FREEFamily Play with Me Time (Ages 0-4)
Sat, May 16 · 10:15 AM
QPL Hunters Point Branch · Long Island City
Stimulate your child’s imagination creativity and motor skills at this fun unstructured play time! Babies toddlers
Ages 0–5
23 Best Free Preschooler Events in Queens This Saturday
May 15-16, 2026
Saturday in Queens offers preschoolers creative, active, and social experiences across the borough—from library craft time to outdoor play programs. We've curated 10 events that balance structured activities with free exploration, ensuring your little ones develop motor skills, creativity, and comfort in group settings. All picks are free and designed with preschoolers' developmental needs in mind.
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FREEUnstructured play time designed specifically for babies and toddlers ages 0-4 to develop motor skills and creativity. This Long Island City library program provides a safe space for your youngest learners to explore and play freely.
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FREESpring Festival: Spring Craft for Children
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
QPL Glen Oaks Branch · Glen Oaks
Celebrate spring with a fun craft! Two activities per child ages 3 and up while supplies last.
Ages 0–5
A hands-on spring craft activity for ages 3+ that encourages creative expression through seasonal art. Two activities per child ensure preschoolers stay engaged while celebrating the season.
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FREESpring Festival: Magic Show with Magic Tiger
Sat, May 16 · 3:00 PM
QPL Glen Oaks Branch · Glen Oaks
Join magician Magic Tiger for a lively interactive magic show featuring eye popping illusions audience participatio
Ages 0–5
An interactive magic show with audience participation keeps preschoolers engaged and entertained while building social skills through group activities. The lively performance in Glen Oaks provides structured entertainment suitable for younger children.
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FREEQueens International Children's Festival in Rufus King Park
Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning · Jamaica
JCAL's Queens International Children's Festival returns with free entertainment and activities for the entire family, including high-quality arts performances and craft activities to inspire young peo
The Queens International Children's Festival offers high-quality arts performances and craft activities designed to inspire young people in a family-friendly setting. Multiple activities and entertainment options keep preschoolers engaged throughout the event.
5Top Pick
outdoorFREELOVE a Tree Day with FMCP Stewardship
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Unisphere · Corona
Deepen your connection to the urban forest at Love a Tree Day with FMCP Stewardship! Join us for a guided tour through Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where you’ll discover thousands of trees and a vari
A guided tour through Flushing Meadows Corona Park introduces preschoolers to nature and outdoor exploration in an organized, supervised setting. This Corona-based program encourages curiosity about the natural world.
6Top Pick
outdoorFREEKids in Motion: Columbus Park
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Columbus Park · Woodside
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Organized games and activities led by NYC Parks staff provide structured play including sports, board games, and water games suitable for preschoolers. Located in Woodside, this program combines physical activity with social interaction.
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outdoorFREEKIM: Yellowstone Park
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Katzman Playground · Forest Hills
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Free organized activities in Forest Hills include games, fitness demos, and board games that encourage movement and social play for young children. The structured program format works well for preschoolers who benefit from guided activities.
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sportsFREER&B Beats Dance Fitness
Sat, May 16 · 10:15 AM
Queens Public Library - Cambria Heights · Cambria Heights
You're cordially invited to a dance fitness party! Get moving to R&B beats at Queens Public Library in Cambria Heights. This free NYC Parks program is drop-in and open to all ages.
A drop-in dance fitness party to R&B beats gets preschoolers moving and burning energy in a joyful, musical environment. This Cambria Heights library program is inclusive of all ages and requires no experience.
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outdoorFREESocrates x Noguchi Field Guide: Plant Terrarium in Socrates Sculpture Park
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Socrates Sculpture Garden · Astoria
Use natural materials such as soil, air plants, and succulents to build your own green space terrarium.
Building a plant terrarium with natural materials engages preschoolers in hands-on creation and nature exploration. This Astoria-based workshop develops fine motor skills while teaching about plants and ecosystems.
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outdoorFREEFamily Fun Day
Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
Lawn Area · Jamaica
Family Fun Day at Rufus King Park from 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
An extended family fun day from 12-4 PM in Jamaica offers multiple activities and entertainment across a longer time window, giving families flexibility and variety. The full afternoon format is ideal for preschoolers who enjoy structured but leisurely-paced activities.
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FREESpring Festival: Community Coloring Project - Let Your Imagination Fly
Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
QPL Glen Oaks Branch · Glen Oaks
Join us for a collaborative community coloring project Glen Oaks Library: Let Your Imagination Fly. All are welcome
Ages 0–5
FREESpring Festival: Freedom-to-Read Selfie Booth
Sat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
QPL Glen Oaks Branch · Glen Oaks
Read freely! Think boldly! Selfie shamelessly! Share the fun with friends and family at our photo booth to celebrat
Ages 0–5
FREESpring Festival: Photo Booth
Sat, May 16 · 12:30 PM
QPL Glen Oaks Branch · Glen Oaks
Capture your best smile at the photo booth and receive a Spring Festival souvenir! Children under 13 will need to b
Ages 0–5
FREEAANHPI Month: Folk and Classical Songs Concert
Sat, May 16 · 2:00 PM
QPL McGoldrick Branch · Flushing
Enjoy a captivating performance featuring American and Taiwanese folk songs alongside timeless classical works by J
Ages 0–5
FREESpring Festival: Face Painting for Children
Sat, May 16 · 12:00 PM
QPL Glen Oaks Branch · Glen Oaks
Enjoy the Festival with face painting for children! First-come first-served - up to 50 participants. Numbered ticke
Ages 0–5
FREEDesign Your Own Tote Bag
Sat, May 16 · 4:00 PM
QPL Briarwood Branch · Jamaica
Please join us as we design and create our own tote bags with the Cricut machine.
Ages 0–5
FREECambria Heights Book Club
Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM
QPL Cambria Heights Branch · Cambria Heights
Join us for a unique book club experience What are you reading? Bring your book and share your reflections. We wil
Ages 0–5
musicFREEMovies Under the Stars: Wicked | PG
Sat, May 16 · 8:00 PM
Sobelsohn Playground · Kew Gardens
A musical prequel to Wicked follows green-skinned outsider Elphaba and privileged Glinda as they form an unlikely friendship and begin their journeys toward becoming the witches of Oz.
yogaFREECANCELED: Beginner Yoga
Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Queens Public Library - Richmond Hill · Richmond Hill
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, beginner flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak
danceFREEZumba
Sat, May 16 · 8:50 AM
Gymnasium (Court) · Flushing
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!