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 8/27-9/02
NYU Langone Back-to-School Resource Fair Family Health Centers (FHC) at NYU Langone will host its annual Back-to-School Resource Fair, offering free backpacks, school supplies, and essential community services. The fair will feature health screenings, informational sessions, children’s entertainment, demonstrations, and an adult activity area. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 11 am – 3 pm. All ages. Martin Luther Playground, 2nd Ave. and 55th St., Brooklyn
Launch Event: Hello, Tobi! Join author-illustrator Andrea Cáceres as she introduces kids to the friendliest pup in town with her latest picture book Hello, Tobi! It’s a celebration of families of all shapes and sizes, courtesy of one little pup with a lot of love to give! Whether they are quiet or loud, calm or energetic — no matter the family, Tobi loves them all! Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6 – 7 pm. Ages 5 and younger. Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St., Manhattan
Movie Nights on the Overlook Minecraft: The Movie Ahead of the ice season, Wollman is soaking up the last bits of warm weather with Movie Nights on the Overlook. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, as Wollman transforms its scenic overlook into an open-air cinema. See Minecraft: The Movie underneath the stars of Central Park – the city’s most iconic backdrop, giving guests the opportunity to relax, take in sweeping skyline views, and enjoy a movie-night experience in a setting that’s uniquely NYC. Thursday, Aug. 28, 8 pm. All ages. Central Park Wollman Rink, 830 5th Ave., Manhattan
Karaoke at West Farms Do you like to sing and dance to your favorite songs? Join the Library for an afternoon of fun with this karaoke event that also promotes reading as the kids follow the words on the screen and sing. Thursday, Aug. 28, 4 pm. Ages 4-12. West Farms Library, 2085 Honeywell Ave., Bronx
Friday Night Fireworks Don’t miss your last chance of the season to see the Coney Island night sky bathed in a fireworks spectacular. Friday, 9:45 pm. All ages. Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave., Brooklyn
Sidewalk Chalk Party Join the Library for a sidewalk chalk party! Enjoy art, music, popsicles, and a big sidewalk canvas! Friday, Aug. 29, 3:30 pm. All ages. Eastchester Library, 1385 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx
16th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival at Hudson River Park This annual Festival brings together recreational riders, world-class performers, mountain and off-road unicycle enthusiasts, mono-wheel vehicle inventors, and thousands of people who have not ridden in umpteen years, along with circus enthusiasts, extreme sports viewers, and anyone seeking an unusual sight–even for NYC! Participants and spectators can enjoy races, workshops, exhibitions, and games like unicycle basketball and hockey, a demonstration by King Charles Troupe, games, and relays. There are also opportunities for newcomers to learn how to ride. Aug. 30 & 31, Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5 pm. All ages. Pier 76 at Hudson River Park, 408 12th Ave. West, Manhattan
Adventure Course Free Public Sunday Program See what your family is made of at this fun and challenging outdoor ropes course. Activities include both high and low ropes elements with challenges for all ages and all physical abilities. Low elements take place on the ground or on cables suspended a few inches off the ground. High elements are constructed with utility poles and require a helmet, harness, and belay system for safety. Aug. 31-Oct. 12, Sundays, 10 am – noon and 1 – 3 pm. All ages. Arrive early to register. Alley Pond Adventure Course, Springfield Blvd., Queens
Art in the Park: Suncatchers Create beautiful tissue paper suncatchers in different geometric shapes, and have fun experimenting with colors, shapes and textures. Sunday, August 31, 1 – 3 pm. All ages. Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive Center, 2351 Veterans Road West, Staten Island
CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone, the PuppetMobile will present Pippi, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. The production features nearly two dozen, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies, all while fending off unnecessary social conventions. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 11 am – noon. All ages. Walter Ward Playground, 89th St. and 106th Ave., Queens
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