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

Wed · Apr 8

10:00 am

Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt

Wilson Avenue and Weirfield Street

Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike

Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt

Kids Week: Springtime Celebration

Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show

Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing

Kids Week: Spring Wildlife Crafts

Kids Week: Birding for Kids

Kids Week: Earth Month Eco Crafts

Kids Week: Immersive Storytelling Hike

Kids Week: Metaverse Scavenger Hunt

Kids Week: Meet the Critters

Kids Week: Native Planting Party

Kids Week: Nature Color Hunt

Kids Week: Shelter Building

Kids Week: Meet the Critters

Volunteer Day: Family Community Garden Manhattan

Nature Storytime – April 16

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