10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC: Aug 5-11
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Removed: Music Storytime With Divinity Roxx Multi-talented, two-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist and musician Divinity Roxx blends funk, hip-hop, and rock to break musical boundaries and inspire audiences around the world. Join her for a Music Storytime where she’ll bring her songs to life through an interactive performance for kids of all ages! Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11 am & 1 pm. All ages. Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan
Removed: Canvas of Color: A Tie-Dye Experience Bring a plain white T-shirt to transform into a colorful summer fashion statement at this fun tie-dye event in the park. Thursday, Aug. 6, 4 – 6 pm. All ages. Nelson Playground, Nelson Ave. and W 166th St., Bronx
Removed: Family Fridays in the Garden Dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, harvest some veggies, and more! Friday, Aug. 7, 10 am – noon. Ages 2 – 11. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Garden & Compost Site, Broadway and Mosholu Ave., Bronx
Removed: National Coloring Book Day Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family with free coloring books, giveaway bags, limited food pantry, activities, summer safety information, and community resources. Friday, Aug. 7, 11 am – 3 pm. All ages. P.S. 19, 98-02 Roosevelt Ave., Queens
Removed: Summer Blossoms Watercolor Workshop Stop to smell the flowers and celebrate the beauty of summer with NYC Parks! In this studio-style workshop, families will use freshly cut flowers as inspiration to create beautiful watercolor paintings. All supplies and materials will be provided, and artists of all skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1 – 3 pm. All ages. Advanced registration required. Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground, Preston Ave. bet. Koch Blvd. and Osborne St., Staten Island
Removed: 2026 Wildflower Festival August is a glorious time in the park filled with blooming sunflowers, goldenrod, black-eyed Susans, and other wildflowers that attract pollinators and birds who are getting ready for fall and winter! Stop by the Wildflower Festival for lots of fun and learning! There will be activities, crafts, and music. Also, get up close to some live Monarch butterflies making their way through their life cycle. Saturday, Aug. 8, 1 – 4 pm. All ages. Shirley Chisholm State Park, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn
Removed: 44th Annual National Dominican Day Parade Celebrate Dominican culture and pride with festive floats, live performances, first responders, and local leaders. Sunday, Aug. 9, 11 am. All ages. 6th Ave. between West 37 St and West 38 St., Manhattan
Removed: South Asian Parade The rich heritage and vibrant cultures of the South Asian community comes alive at this festive parade, featuring traditions from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Sunday, Aug. 9, noon – 3 pm. All ages. 37th Ave. – 69th St. to 89th St., Queens
Removed: Tot Time Tuesdays Each week explore a new nature topic during this toddler program through crafts and activities. A story time begins at 10:30am, followed by a short 15 minute guided hike at 11am. Tuesdays, 10 – 11:30 am through Dec. 22, Ages 5 and younger. Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, 2351 Veterans Road West, Staten Island
Removed: Back to School Party and Backpack Giveaway Get ready to head back to school with brand new backpacks and school supplies to start the new year off right! While supplies last. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 11 am – 1 pm. Ages 3 – 12. Kings Theatre Courtyard, 1027 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn.
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Added: Family Fun Day Enjoy for free carousel rides, activities, Ralph’s Ices, and Back-to-School Giveaways (while supplies last)! Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11 am – 2 pm. All ages. Willowbrook Park, Richmond Ave. and Eton Place Entrance, Staten Island
Added: Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Matt Heaton Join Riverside Playground Partners for a performance by children’s music performer Matt Heaton, but the music is for grown-ups as well! Matt blends surf, rockabilly, western swing & soul, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Kids will dance, laugh, and sing along! Wednesday, Aug. 19, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. All ages. Hippo Playground, W. 91st St. & Riverside Drive, Manhattan
Added: Stories in the Garden Join Wave Hill and Literacy in Community Educators for storytime in the garden! Stories will come to life through interactive book readings and related activities. Thursday, Aug. 20, 10:15 – 11 am & 11:15 am – noon. Ages 3 – 6. Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St, Bronx
Added: Movies Under the Stars: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Dive into an underwater adventure with SpongeBob and his crew. No trip to Bikini Bottom required! Thursday, Aug. 20, 8 – 10 pm. All ages. Bill Brown Playground, Bedford Ave., East 24th St., bet. Aves X and Y, Brooklyn
Added: Summer Fridays at Historic Richmond Town Join Historic Richmond Town for great food, cold drinks, and relaxing outdoor fun for all ages! Bring a chair or blanket and unwind on the beautiful, historic grounds of Staten Island’s most beloved village. Fridays, 4 – 8 pm, through Aug. 28. All ages. Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island.
Added: The 20th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic Get ready for some serious hoops action! This event brings together top talent for an exciting weekend on the court. Saturday features elite high school girls’ team competition, men’s 40-and-over competition, championships, and awards. Sunday features a Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway, college scholarship awards, championship glory and awards. Plus, a live DJ, food and refreshments, giveaways and prizes, family fun activities, and community vendors. Aug. 22 – 23, Saturday and Sunday, noon – 9 pm. All ages. St. James Park Basketball Courts, 2550 Jerome Ave., Bronx
Added: Battle of Brooklyn Community Day Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the Revolutionary War, with a day filled with hands-on activities, exhibits, tours, kids’ storytime, crafts, and more. Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 am – 5 pm. All ages. Registration encouraged. Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn
Added: Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Watch top tennis players, participate in fun activities, and experience exceptional entertainment. During Kids’ Day, members of The Savannah Bananas will also take over Arthur Ashe Stadium from for this year’s action-packed Stadium Show. Expect a fusion of “Banana Ball” excitement, featuring on-court games, challenges and musical numbers played by members of the Bananas and some of tennis’ biggest stars. Following the show, the Bananas will host a meet-and-greet for fans. Sunday, Aug. 23, 9:30 am – 6 pm. All ages. Registration encouraged. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadow – Corona Park, Queens
Added: Peter and the Wolf Take the family to the park for a special theatrical performance featuring talented Queens College artists. Monday, Aug. 24, 3 – 4 pm. All ages. Francis Lewis Park, 3rd Ave. and 147th St., Queens
Added: Bryant Park’s Reading Room Hosts StoryTime: I Do Not Like Water Join Bryant Park’s Reading Room for StoryTime with Cali Co Cat! StoryTime brings books to life through interactive storytelling, music, and movement. Sing, clap, and stomp along as Cali Co Cat and friends share this week’s featured book, I Do Not Like Water by Eva Lindström, translated by Annie Prime. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10 – 11 am. Ages 2 – 8. Bryant Park, 6th Ave. bet. 40th St. and 42nd St., Manhattan