City Beaches Will Be Closed Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21; Lifeguards Will Not Be on Duty National Weather Service Predicts Large Breaking Waves of up to 13 feet, Life-Threatening Rip Currents Even for Strong Swimmers New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Parks Commissioner...
The Staten Island Children’s Museum will be closed from Monday, September 1 through Tuesday, September 16, 2025 for its annual Fall Fix-Up. This short pause lets the team deep-clean, service exhibits, refresh hands-on areas, and complete behind-the-scenes maintenance so families return to safe, sparkling spaces....
45,000 Sq. Ft. Facility to be First to Serve Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Children and Their Families CompletePlayground, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing inclusive activity programs for children of all ability levels - ages six months to 14 years - and families, Announced it has...
Back-to-school just got easier: the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies at community gardens across the city this August. Perfect for families who want to start the year strong without the extra spend. Upcoming Dates & Locations: Sat, Aug...
This summer, the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM) is taking its celebrated collection of folk and self-taught art beyond the gallery walls and into the streets of New York City. While the Museum undergoes exciting renovations and prepares for its grand reopening, AFAM has created a...
South Street Seaport Museum announces the free September Family Activity Weekends program on Saturdays and Sundays, from September 6 through 28, 2025, from 11am to 4:30pm. September 2025: My View of the Seaport Get inspired by the views of New York on display in Seaport Museum’s Maritime...
Creative Stage Collective presents CSC Open Day on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 1-3pm at Ballet Hispánico, 167 W. 89th Street, NY. Children ages 8-16 will be invited to join the CSC Youth Troupe and some of their fabulous CSC Adult Professional Artists for two...
The 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is scheduled for August 9–10, 2025, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the Year of the Snake with two days of thrilling dragon boat races, featuring over 180...
South Street Seaport Museum announces free August Family Activity Weekends program on Saturdays and Sundays from August 2 to 31, 2025, from 11am to 4:45pm. August 2025: Lenape Games Weekends in August offer families the opportunity to come aboard the tall ship Wavertree for a journey into...
This summer, New York City is transforming into a vibrant, car-free playground with the return of Summer Streets - and it’s bigger and better than ever. In honor of the city’s 400th anniversary, over 400 blocks across all five boroughs will be open for families...