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...
Planning a kids’ birthday party in New York City just got a whole lot easier - and a lot more fun. We're thrilled to launch our brand-new Birthday Party E-Magazine, your go-to digital guide for unforgettable celebrations for children of all ages - from first...
Miraculous® Activation Runs July 21 Through Labor Day From July 21 through Labor Day, fans can come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Miraculous Corp’s globally popular superhero adventure series Miraculous® - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir at New York City’s iconic FAO Schwarz through an...
South Street Seaport Museum, Waterfront Alliance, and climate-conscious partners announce the 18th annual City of Water Day, which provides programs and activities across the region that champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey Harbor. Free Museum admission and Sounds of the Sea for Solidarity is...
This summer, visit your local library in the Bronx, Manhattan, or Staten Island for special Summer Adventure programs! While you're there, be sure to pick up a free summer reading tracker. You can also access and download a variety of fun activities - available in...
June 24 – July 5 North Plaza, Rockefeller Center Free and open to the public A gigantic dinosaur has landed in the heart of NYC! To celebrate Jurassic World Rebirth, a massive 5-story Titanosaurus is now towering over North Plaza at Rockefeller Center. Be sure to stop by for...
The sharks are taking center stage at the New York Aquarium this summer during Shark Party, a brand new, multi-week, family-friendly event featuring educational presentations, live entertainment, and hands-on activities dedicated to these remarkable ocean dwellers. Partygoers get to spend the day with 5,000 incredible...
Planning ahead for the school year? Here's a helpful look at the 2025–2026 NYC Department of Education (DOE) school calendar so you can stay on top of holidays, breaks, and important dates throughout the academic year. General info: This calendar applies to all NYC public schools...