May 15-16, 2026
This weekend on the Upper West Side offers kids chances to try three distinct physical activities: team sports, martial arts discipline, and dynamic parkour movement. Whether your child wants to sharpen soccer skills, learn self-defense, or test their agility and strength, these events cover different ways to build confidence and coordination—all free or low-cost options right in the neighborhood.
FREESun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Central Park - Great Hill UWS · Upper West Side
Our seasoned crew gets a boost with specialized training sessions, diving into fun games and activities to sharpen their skills. We cheer for solo play to boost confidence and efficiency. Plus, we spi
Kids ages 6-8 can build soccer skills through structured training and games designed to boost confidence in solo play. The free session at Central Park's Great Hill is a straightforward way to develop new athletic abilities on the weekend.
FREESat, May 16 · 9:00 AM
Ripley-Grier Studios · Upper West Side
This class equips students with essential self-defense skills while fostering discipline for both mind and body. The focus will be on self-improvement, individual growth, self-control, concentration,
This karate class teaches self-defense fundamentals while emphasizing discipline, concentration, and self-control—practical skills that extend beyond the mat. Kids ages 3-6 can work on individual growth in a structured martial arts environment.
artFREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Parkour Park · Upper West Side
Build your strength, agility, coordination, and mobility with fun drills, partner exercises, and games.
Parkour drills and partner exercises let kids build strength and coordination through active play and movement challenges. This activity at Parkour Park offers a different kind of physical engagement—learning body awareness and agility through fun.
FREESat, May 16 · 10:15 AM
UWS Ripley Grier · Upper West Side
This class is to allow students to experience the joy of ballet! We believe it is important for students to learn balance, creative movement, basic ballet vocabulary, musicality, balance, and storytel
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.
martial_artsFREESun, May 17 · 8:00 AM
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument · Upper West Side
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
FREESun, May 17 · 1:00 PM
Pier I · Upper West Side
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
From $30Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
FunFit HQ · Upper West Side
Open play for children to climb, bounce, twirl and socialize in an unstructured environment. Let your little one play freely in our kids space that features climbing, gymnastic mats, sports equipment
From $50Sat, May 16 · 9:30 AM
Spark Studio · Upper West Side
A Spark Trial Class is a special invitation for your child to experience what makes Spark truly unique. Through art, yoga, meditation, and nature inspired creativity, children engage in a thoughtful a
musicFREESat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
Rock Climbing Wall Room · Upper West Side
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.