May 15-16, 2026
The Upper West Side's parks and recreation spaces offer several ways to move and explore this weekend. This selection spans guided movement (soccer), free-play climbing and bouncing, and hands-on neighborhood discovery—giving toddlers variety in how they engage, whether they thrive with structure, open exploration, or concrete sensory experiences.
FREESun, May 17 · 9:00 AM
Central Park - Great Hill UWS · Upper West Side
Early childhood wizards guide the tiny tots through epic adventures themed around pirates, dinosaurs, speedy race cars, and cute farm animals. The fun begins with circle time and quirky name games, cr
Toddlers aged 2.5–3 can move through themed adventures (pirates, dinosaurs, race cars, farm animals) with guided circle time and games at Central Park's Great Hill, keeping activities short and imaginative for developing attention spans.
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
Open play at FunFit HQ lets toddlers (birth–7 years) explore climbing structures, bouncing equipment, and sports gear in an unstructured setting—ideal for hands-on movement without scheduled instruction.
outdoorFREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
Riverside Park South · Upper West Side
Visit the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South and learn about the rail history of Manhattan’s West Side.
A visit to the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South offers tactile exploration and visual interest for toddlers curious about trains and objects, combining outdoor play with a specific point of focus.
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
FREESat, May 16 · 9:00 AM
Central Park - 86th Street UWS · Upper West Side
Early childhood wizards guide the tiny tots through epic adventures themed around pirates, dinosaurs, speedy race cars, and cute farm animals. The fun begins with circle time and quirky name games, cr
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.
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.
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.