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 7/9-7/15
Summer Kids: Yogi Beans Children’s Yoga Yogi Beans will introduce kids to the mind-body-heart foundations of yoga during this fun program. Wednesdays, 10 – 11 am through Aug. 13. Ages 8 and younger. Hunter’s Point South Park, Center Blvd. Long Island City, Queens
Children’s Performance Series featuring April Armstrong Be there when children’s singer April Armstrong entertains and engages children with her vibrant musical storytelling. Thursday, July 10, 10 – 10:45 am. Ages 7 and younger. Pier i, W 70th St., Upper West Side, Manhattan
Silent Disco This family-friendly silent disco will have music for everyone to enjoy! Three DJs will have you orbiting around the Unisphere as they spin a selection of Pop, Latin, Throwbacks, Hip Hop, and R&B! Thursday, July 10, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. All ages. Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Between Grand Central Pkwy and Van Wyck Expy., Flushing-Corona, Queens
NYC Parks Kids In Motion: Clay Monsters Unleash your creativity and discover how to craft irresistibly cute clay monsters! Friday, July 11, 3 – 5 pm. All ages. Al Quiñones Playground, 681 Kelly St., Longwood, Bronx
Brooklyn Army Terminal Summer Series Carnaval de Chilenos & Tecuanos Experience a colorful fusion of Chilean and Mexican cultures with traditional dances, live music, and authentic cuisine. Saturday, July 12, noon – 9 pm. All ages. Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th St., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Bronx River City of Water Day Celebration Join the Bronx River Alliance to celebrate City of Water Day with a day of activities including Zumba, walking tours, art activities, drumming performances, and more. Saturday, July 12, noon – 4 pm. All ages. Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd., Longwood, Bronx
Flatbush Avenue Street Fair Spend the afternoon exploring the neighborhood while enjoying plenty of food, live music, rides, and activities for the whole family! Sunday, July 13, 12:30 – 5 pm. All ages. Flatbush Avenue Street Fair, Flatbush Ave. from Parkside Ave. to Cortelyou Road, Flatbush, Brooklyn
U.S. National Park Service Read Aloud and Craft Listen to a story of conservation and biodiversity and learn what a Park Ranger does at work and create your own animal or plant that you would like to protect! Monday, July 14, 11:30 am. Ages 5-12. South Beach Library, 41 Father Capodanno Blvd., South Beach, Staten Island
Swing into Summer with Emanu-El Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a lively blend of jazz, swing, and sunny-day energy! This toe-tapping event in collaboration with Emanu-El Downtown Unplugged is packed with upbeat melodies, infectious rhythms, and tons of chances to dance, play, and celebrate the season. Tuesday, July 15, 10 – 11 am. All ages. Pier 57, 25 11th Ave., Chelsea, Manhattan
Movies Under the Stars: The Garfield Movie (2024) Grab a blanket and enjoy a movie in the park starring everyone’s favorite lasagna obsessed house cat, Garfield! Tuesday, July 15, 8:30 – 10:30 pm. All ages. Arrochar Playground, Sand La., Major Ave. and Mcfarland Ave., Arrochar, Staten Island
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