Things to Do This Weekend with the Kids in NYC
We’re back with another round-up of weekend activities for NYC families! Discover the best family-friendly activities and events happening in New York this weekend. Here is just a taste of what’s happening this weekend in New York City!
Consult our calendar of events for a comprehensive list!
Psst… Check Out Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC
We are the Rainbow: Parade
Rainbows are an international symbol for LGBTQ+ Pride. Join CMOM to color our world to honor community and our individual expression!
June 24 – 29, 10 am – 4:30 pm
The Tisch Building at CMOM, 212 West 83rd St
BPCA Field Day & World Wide Playdate
Families are invited to join this World Wide Playdate with Divinity Roxx and Friends for New York Music Month. Take part in field games, activities with local organizations, and tug-of-war. Plus live music, face-painting, water play, and so much more!
June 27, 10 am – 1 pm
Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, River Terrace & Murray Street
Family Program: Pride! + Architecture
Pride is a celebration in New York City and around the world! Learn about the importance of inclusion as you look at places in the city that commemorate and pay tribute to this movement of coming together and treating others with kindness and acceptance. Then, take part in an arts and crafts activity where kids will design and draw their own inclusive community space for family and friends.
June 27, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place
Intrepid Museum’s Free Friday with Movie Night
Enjoy a free screening of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest while enjoying views of the Hudson River and city skyline on the flight deck. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to view the film outdoors, free of charge, on a huge inflatable screen on the flight deck. Movie will begin at sunset.
June 27, 5 pm – 9 pm
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, W 46th St and 12th Ave.
New York City Gay Men’s Chorus
Get ready to experience the vibrant heart of LGBTQ+ Pride at the Whitney Museum of American Art. New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and Tonewall will fill the Museum with the transformative power of song.
June 27, 5:30 pm – 10 pm
The Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street
Silent Zumba at Asphalt Green
Experience the magic of our Silent Zumba, where you can choose your music but still get your body moving with the Asphalt Green community.
June 27, 6 pm – 9 pm
Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side Campus, 1750 York Ave.
Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra: A Parisian Nocturne
Join the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra for a magical summer evening of French orchestral music on the waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
June 27, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St.
The 19th Annual RockStock
RockStock stands as the premier event on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk in NYC, proudly sponsored by the New York City Parks Department. As the foremost Surf, Skate & Music Festival in the city, this FREE event has consistently held the top spot for enthusiasts and families alike. RockStock boasts a family-friendly atmosphere and features the largest shopping village on the boardwalk.
June 28, 10 am – 5 pm
RockStock, 90th St. and Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Community Science Fishing
Learn the basics of catch-and-release line fishing from the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Education team. During this clinic, participants of all ages will learn how to tie knots, bait a hook, drop a line, and (with some luck) reel up a fish!
June 28, 11 am – 1 pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5
Youth Pride
Join NYC Pride’s annual event dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth! This special occasion provides a safe and inclusive space where young people can freely express themselves, connect with others, and celebrate their identities. It’s a vital part of NYC Pride’s mission to uplift and support the next generation of LGBTQIA+ individuals, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and valued.
June 28, 12 pm – 6 pm
Pier 16 South Street Seaport, 89 South St.
Woodlawn Family Fun Day
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day featuring: Music & Dance: Domincan Arts Collective, BioBus: Science Education on Wheels, Face Painting, Urban Park Rangers Woodland Family Walks, Nature Crafts, Bocce Games, and more!
June 28, 1 pm – 4 pm
Indian Field, Van Cortlandt Park, East and E. 233rd Street
Pride Block Printing
Join King Manor Museum this Pride Month for a Revolutionary Activity! Printing posters was essential for mobilizing patriots during the Revolution. Now, almost 250 years later, you can block print to create posters that can be used at Pride Marches and beyond!
June 28, 1 pm – 4 pm
King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave.
The Wiggles
For the first time in over five years, The Wiggles will be returning for an extensive tour of the UK, US, and Canada with their new show, based on their smash hit single, Bouncing Balls! Experience the magic of this interactive and engaging live show, set to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through The Wiggles’ signature mix of entertainment and education.
June 28, 3 – 5 pm & 6 – 8 pm
Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave
Celebrate Pride Sunday at Marble Church
Celebrate Pride Sunday, June 29, at Marble Collegiate Church. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a memorable service in the historic Sanctuary featuring inspiring messages and uplifting music.
June 29, 10 am – 3 pm
Marble Collegiate Church, 1 West 29th Street
Ice Cream Sundae Decorating
During this 1.5-hour class, your kids will learn how to make “Cool Kids Club” sundaes with non-alcoholic ice cream and fun candy toppings. Plus! Parents will get unlimited tastes of boozy flavors while your kids create their masterpieces!
Sundays, 1 – 2:30 pm through July 6
Tipsy Scoop Queens, 38-15 23rd Ave.
WHCO Summer Picnic Concerts!
Join uptown Manhattan’s incredible ambient outdoor spaces to soak up every moment of summer. Bring your own picnic (and blanket and chairs and bug spray, etc.) to enjoy during the concerts.
June 29, 5 pm – 6 pm
Fort Tryon Park, Riverside Dr To Broadway
Plan Your Family Weekend!
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