Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week
We always feature great family events on New York Family, and you can also find many more on our calendar of events. In addition, each week we also share ten things you can do for FREE for the week ahead throughout the five boroughs. Scroll down to plan your week!
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Free Family Events for the Week of 9/03-9/09
Percussion Playground The Percussion Playground puts the ‘us’ in music and the ‘fun’ in fundamentals with children’s interactive music workshops, led by experienced teaching artists. Borrow from a selection of colorful and creative percussion instruments and learn the ABCs of music with resident teaching artists. Play solo, with your family or friends, or even become part of an impromptu orchestra! Thursday, Sept. 4, 10 am – noon. All ages. Bryant Park, in the 40th Street Plaza across from Le Carrousel, Manhattan
Tot Time! Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime! Sept. 4 – Oct. 30, Thursdays, 10 am. Ages 5 and younger. Rainbow Playground at Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-44 47th Road, Queens
Community Science Fishing Learn the basics of catch-and-release line fishing including knot tying, baiting a hook, dropping a line, and how to reel up a fish! Friday, Sept. 5, 4 – 6 pm. All ages. Brooklyn Bridge Park at Pier 5, 334 Furman St., Brooklyn
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie Join neighbors and friends for this special screening of A Minecraft Movie and find out what exactly a “chicken jockey” is. Friday, Sept. 5, 8 – 9:40 pm. All ages. Basketball Courts in Corona Golf Playground, 109 St., 111 St. bet. 46 Ave. and 47 Ave., Queens
Coquí Club: Hanging with Your Friends Join Coquí Club, a bilingual program specially designed for El Museo del Barrio’s youngest visitors! Led by museum educators, this interactive experience includes storytelling, gallery exploration, and a hands-on art-making activity. Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 – 11 am & 11:15 am – 12:15 pm. Ages 3-5. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Ave., Manhattan
Community Paddle at Starlight Park Join the Bronx River Alliance for a free community paddle and see the neighborhood from the river’s perspective! Saturday, Sept. 6, 11 am – 3 pm. All ages. Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd., Bronx
Ferragosto Festival in Bronx Little Italy Enjoy a day-long celebration of Italian culture, featuring delicious cuisine like pizza, pasta, and pastries from local small businesses, and live music and entertainment. Sunday, Sept. 7, noon – 6 pm. All ages. Between East 187th St. and Crescent Ave., Bronx
Fall Harvest Festival This annual outdoor festival features fun for families with kids of all ages with inflatables, face painting, balloon art, Rosh Hashanah and fall crafts, and more! Sunday, Sept. 7, 11 am – 2 pm. All ages. JCC Bernikow, 1466 Manor Road, Staten Island
Huguenot Park Kids’ Craft Club Join the library to create a fun and easy craft, then enjoy playtime with sensory toys and puzzles! Monday, Sept. 8, 11 am. Ages 2-5. Huguenot Park Library, 830 Huguenot Ave., Staten Island
Moozika! Featuring a dynamic mix of playful all original songs, Moozika! uses puppets, dancing scarves, children’s stories, and other props to create a joyful and age-appropriate learning environment that helps children discover the joy of creating music with others. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 4 – 5 pm. Ages 5 and younger. Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Ave., Brooklyn
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