New York family events
Upcoming family-friendly events across New York City: kids, festivals, markets, museums, gardens.
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Saturday, September 26 39 events
Morning Saunter at High Rock Park8 to 10amFreeHigh Rock Park, Staten Island, NY 10306Early-autumn morning stroll through High Rock Park to see goldenrods and asters in bloom, hear bird calls, and watch the changing leaves; ages 8 and up, reservations required at (718) 351-3450.mommypoppins.com
National Estuaries Day at The Cove9amFreeBrooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201Celebrate National Estuaries Day with a special morning event: experts use a 30-foot seining net to catch fish and other species, families get a close look before release, and at 10:30 the Rove the Cove guided tour begins with free t-shirts; space is limited, RSVP recommended.mommypoppins.com
Free Public Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park10am to 3pmFreeBrooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201Free 20-minute kayaking slots at Pier 2 with life vests, equipment, and instruction provided; first-time paddlers welcome, under 18s must have an adult, advance registration strongly recommended.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Brooklyn Book Festival Children's Day10am to 4pmFree209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201A full day of readings, workshops, performances, book signings, and art projects for toddlers through tweens, with a children's book market; headliners include R.J. Palacio of Wonder.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Meet Our Animals: American LaMancha Baby Goats10 to 11am$1273-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004Meet the farm's American LaMancha baby goats up close at NYC's working farm museum in Glen Oaks.queensfarm.org
Housing Works Open Air Street Fair10am to 6pmFreeCrosby St, New York, NY 10012Free street fair on Crosby Street between Houston and Prince: thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs for $1, clothing and jewelry, live music, beer, and BBQ.mommypoppins.com
Mid-Autumn Family Festival at MOCA10am to 5pm$10215 Centre St, New York, NY 10013Mooncakes, lanterns, and sweet reunions at MOCA's Mid-Autumn Family Festival: crafts, shadow puppets, music, and games; two sessions, morning 10am-1pm or afternoon 2pm-5pm.newyorkloveskids.com
University Open Air10am to 2pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Free101 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225Free open-air classes from Brooklyn Public Library and the Prospect Park Alliance at the Audubon Center; RSVP requested.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Nature Exploration: Tree Appreciation Month10am to 1pm, day 2 of 3, Sep 25 to 27Free101 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225Drop-in leaf crafts and nature-detective sketchbooks at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, best for ages 4 to 10.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Fall Plant Giveaway at the Native Nursery10am to 2pm, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9Free465 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222Take home free native plants for the stoop, the yard, or the windowsill from the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance nursery at Under the K Bridge Park; daily 10am-2pm, until 5pm on Fridays, through October 30.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Fall Family Discovery Weekends10:30am to 12:30pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225Drop-in family program in the Discovery Garden for children of all ages to learn and play together on fall weekends.bbg.org
Wetlab Look-ins11am to 5pm, one of 6 dates353 West St, New York, NY 10014Drop-in marine science look-ins at Hudson River Park's Wetlab research aquarium on Pier 40.hudsonriverpark.org
Hudson Canyon to NY Harbor Festival11am to 3pmFree1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201Free family STEM festival from the New York Aquarium and NOAA about the Hudson Canyon, the Grand Canyon-sized undersea chasm off the coast that may become a national marine sanctuary.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Storytime with Jillian Tamaki at Books Are Magic11am to 12pmFree122 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201Caldecott Honor illustrator Jillian Tamaki reads Young Cat, Old Cat, her embroidered and appliqued picture book about a girl and her cat growing up together.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Little Neck Bay Festival11amFreeAlley Pond Park, Queens, NY 11362Celebrate National Estuaries Day in Queens with games, crafts, kayak demos and live music, fishing lessons, and canoe rides at Alley Pond Park.mommypoppins.com
Amazing Maize Maze11am to 4pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27$1073-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004Get lost in New York City's only corn maze at the Queens County Farm Museum; admission $10-$17.queensfarm.org
Immersive Butterfly Vivarium11am to 2pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27$773-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004Discover butterflies and moths up close in the immersive vivarium at Queens Farm; admission $7-$9.queensfarm.org
Aquatheater Show at New York Aquarium11am to 4:15pm, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224Daily 15-minute Aquatheater shows (11am, 1:30pm, 4pm) at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island.nyaquarium.com
Vanderbilt Avenue Open Street12 to 10pmFreeVanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238The season's last car-free Saturday on Vanderbilt Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Park Place: live music, games, crafts, workshops, fitness classes, and food from the avenue's restaurants.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Storytime with Ruth Behar and Gabriel Frye-Behar12 to 1pmFree122 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201Ruth Behar and Gabriel Frye-Behar read Picadillo for Paulina, about a girl keeping a promise to go vegetarian without giving up her family's Cuban cooking.brooklynbridgeparents.com
The Kitchen Block Party12 to 5pmFree512 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011Elaborate free block party at 512 W 19th Street with live performances and artist-led activities and crafts: face-painting, puppet and mask-making, temporary tattoos, cookie decorating, collaborative sculpture, photo booths, and hula-hoop and drumming workshops.mommypoppins.com
Chelsea Waterside Park Celebration12 to 4pmChelsea Waterside Park, New York, NY 10011Family celebration at Chelsea Waterside Park on the Hudson River waterfront.hudsonriverpark.org
Friends of Greenpoint Library Fall Book Sale12 to 4pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Free107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222The Greenpoint branch's annual fall book sale; free to browse, all ages.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Pop-Up Audubon12 to 4pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Free101 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225Two free nature stations for all ages: supporting migratory birds in autumn at the Concert Grove Pavilion, and what lives underfoot at the Nethermead Arches.brooklynbridgeparents.com
The Shirley Chisholm Way Exhibit at Lefferts Historic House12 to 5pm, day 2 of 3, Sep 25 to 27Free452 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225Indoor history exhibit on Brooklyn congresswoman Shirley Chisholm at Lefferts Historic House, good for a rainy afternoon; school-age kids.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Art Under the Bridge Festival12 to 9pm, day 2 of 3, Sep 25 to 27FreeDUMBO, Brooklyn, NY 11201Three-day festival of emerging artists taking over DUMBO's streets, open studios, and unexpected places with fun, imaginative, and interactive works of art.mommypoppins.com
Common Ground Festival1 to 5pmFreeMorningside Park, New York, NY 10027Free neighborhood festival in Morningside Park at 117th Street with pony rides, a puppet show, and other fun activities, headlined by children's musician Father Goose.mommypoppins.com
60th Bay Ridge Ragamuffin Parade1pmFree76th St and 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209Sixty years of Brooklyn children in costume marching down Third Avenue from 76th to 92nd Street in a tradition that predates modern Halloween; steps off at 1pm, day-of registration 11am-12:30pm at Our Lady of Angels; free to watch and to march, children accompanied by an adult.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Audra Rox Concert at Brooklyn Children's Museum2pm$10145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213Rock out Saturday afternoon to Audra Rox in a concert for the Brooklyn Brownstone School; $10 kids under 12, $20 adults, price includes museum admission.mommypoppins.com
Ballet Among the Blooms3 to 5pm2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458New York City Ballet educators and School of American Ballet dancers lead children in exploring ballet and other movement forms inspired by the Garden's diverse environments; free with admission.mommypoppins.com
Bronx Zoo Sea Lion Feeding3 to 3:15pm, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 92300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460Daily 15-minute sea lion feeding at the Bronx Zoo; check the day's schedule for the feeding location.bronxzoo.com
Bronx Zoo Bee-Eater Feeding3 to 3:15pm, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 92300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460Daily 15-minute bee-eater feeding at the Bronx Zoo; check the day's schedule for the feeding location.bronxzoo.com
Bronx Zoo Penguin Feeding3:30 to 3:45pm, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 92300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460Daily 15-minute penguin feeding at the Bronx Zoo; check the day's schedule for the feeding location.bronxzoo.com
Jazz in the Garden at the Amazing Garden5 to 6pmFree396 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231The Willie Martinez Trio plays a free community-garden set at the Amazing Garden; bring a picnic blanket.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Community Vaudeville Night7pmFree48-03 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11377Free night of old-fashioned magic, comedy, and music at the Sunnyside Reformed Church; a family-friendly show.mommypoppins.com
Aqua Cosmos: The Hudson Canyon on the Brooklyn Bridge7 to 10pm, day 2 of 2, Sep 25 to 26Free1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201Anita Glesta's immersive artwork about the undersea Hudson Canyon off New York Harbor, projected onto the Brooklyn Bridge for two nights; best viewed from Emily Warren Roebling Plaza.brooklynbridgeparents.com
Family Day at the Seaport MuseumAll dayFree12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038Explore, play, make, and discover at the Seaport Museum's Family Day: a full lineup of hands-on activities, games, and adventures throughout the historic Seaport with free general admission, including the exhibition The Promise of Liberty before it closes September 27.newyorkloveskids.com
Family Art Project: Animal Mapmaking at Wave HillAll day, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 274900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471See the world through an animal's eyes: families create their own map from the perspective of the creatures found on Wave Hill's grounds, with Winter Workspace artist Sari Carel; with admission.newyorkloveskids.com
Brooklyn FleaAll day, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Free80 Pearl St, Brooklyn, NY 11201The beloved vintage and makers market under the Manhattan Bridge arch in DUMBO, running weekends through December; free entry.brooklynbridgeparents.com
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