What free kids events does NYC Parks offer?

NYC Parks hosts hundreds of free family events including Urban Park Ranger nature walks, fishing clinics, bird watching, outdoor movie nights, holiday celebrations (Easter egg hunts, Halloween), sports clinics, and playground ribbon cuttings. Events run year-round across all 5 boroughs.

How do I find NYC Parks events near me?

NYC Kids Week lists all upcoming NYC Parks events and lets you filter by borough. You can also use the /nearby map page to find events closest to your location. NYC Parks also posts events at nycgovparks.org/events.

Free NYC Parks Events for Kids — Ranger Programs, Nature Walks & More

Sat · Mar 28

9:30 pm

Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: Séance at the Merchant's House

Merchant's House Museum

Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: Séance at the Merchant's House

Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: Séance at the Merchant's House

Birding: Early Spring Migration

Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)

Family Art Project: Wear a Garden

Urban Farm Volunteers

Family Science: Sounds of Science

Birding: Early Spring Migration

Nature Exploration and Clean Up

Nature Journaling: Spring Phenology

Spring Kids Arts in the Park - Faux Stained Glass

Spring Kids Arts in the Park - Faux Stained Glass

Kids Week: Ranger Games

Kids Week: Fire Making

Kids Week: Beach Mural Making

Kids Week: Earth Month Native Planting Party

Kids Week: Geology Rocks!

Kids Week: All About Trees

Kids Week: Animal Habitats

Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

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