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Things to do with kids in Manhattan

Family-friendly things to do in Manhattan in 2026: 536 kid-friendly events plus 63 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. The Plaza Food HallFood · $
  2. EdgeOutdoors · Free
  3. Skate CircleOutdoors · Free
  4. West Side Community GardenOutdoors · Free
  5. Conservatory GardenOutdoors · Free
  6. El Sitio Feliz GardenOutdoors · Free
  7. Pleasant Village Community GardenOutdoors · Free
  8. Castle Point on HudsonOutdoors · Free
  9. Hudson Yards Vista PointOutdoors · Free
  10. Lincoln Harbor ParkOutdoors · Free
  11. Weehawken Reservoir ParkOutdoors · Free
  12. 46th Street ParkOutdoors · Free
  13. Septuagesimo UnoOutdoors · Free
  14. Monterey Public GardenOutdoors · Free
  15. Cherry Tree ParkOutdoors · Free
  16. Rudin Family PlaygroundOutdoors · Free
  17. West side highway accessOutdoors · Free
  18. El Catano Community GardenOutdoors · Free
  19. Diamante GardenOutdoors · Free
  20. El Gallo Social Club Inc.Outdoors · Free
  21. Harlem Fire WatchtowerOutdoors · Free
  22. Evelina Antonetty PlaygroundOutdoors · Free
  23. Hope the Friendly Garden on HillOutdoors · Free
  24. Sylvan TerraceOutdoors · Free
  25. Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers (2026)Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Baruch Playground
  26. It’s My Park at Leif Ericson ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Brooklyn
  27. It’s My Park at Sunset ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Brooklyn
  28. Summer on the Hudson: Tots SoccerThursday, August 13, 2026 · 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts at Riverside Park South
  29. Family StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · The New York Public Library
  30. It’s My Park at Hunter’s Point South ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Queens
  31. Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale PlaygroundThursday, August 13, 2026 · Play Area at Bloomingdale Playground
  32. Kids In Motion: Carl Schruz ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Catbird Playground at Carl Schurz Park
  33. Kids in Motion: Columbus ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Columbus Park
  34. Kids in Motion: Poor Richard's PlaygroundThursday, August 13, 2026 · Poor Richard's Playground
  35. Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury PlaygroundThursday, August 13, 2026 · Samuel Seabury Playground
  36. Kids in Motion: Seward ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St at Seward Park
  37. Kids in Motion: Sol Lain PlaygroundThursday, August 13, 2026 · Sol Lain Playground at Sol Lain Plgd
  38. Kids in Motion: Tompkins Square ParkThursday, August 13, 2026 · Avenue A and St. Marks Place at Tompkins Square Park
  39. Kids In Motions: Carmasville PlaygroundThursday, August 13, 2026 · Play Area at Carmansville Playground
  40. Summer Sports Experience: Basketball: Skills and DrillsThursday, August 13, 2026 · Basketball Courts at Chelsea Park
  41. Summer Camp FinaleThursday, August 13, 2026 · Chelsea Park - Play Area at Chelsea Park
  42. Park Open StudioThursday, August 13, 2026 · Northwest Corner Seating Area at Washington Square Park
  43. Summer Sports Experience: Flag Football ClinicsThursday, August 13, 2026 · Chelsea Park - Play Area at Chelsea Park
  44. Art Meets BooksThursday, August 13, 2026 · Kids Playground - Large at Washington Square Park
  45. Pinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple AdventureThursday, August 13, 2026 · Manhattan
  46. Summer Sports Experience: Basketball: Skills and DrillsThursday, August 13, 2026 · Basketball Courts at Chelsea Park
  47. Double DutchThursday, August 13, 2026 · Garibaldi Plaza at Washington Square Park
  48. Summer on the Hudson: Movies on the Waterfront - Vivo (2021)Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 145th and the Hudson River at Riverside Park

Family-friendly spots in Manhattan

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Upcoming family events in Manhattan

WedAug 12
  1. 8:15 PMMovies Under the Stars: Hoppers (2026)Baruch Playground · Park · Ages 5–12Free
ThuAug 13
  1. 7 AMIt’s My Park at Leif Ericson ParkBrooklyn · Community · Ages 3–12This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.Free
  2. 7 AMIt’s My Park at Sunset ParkBrooklyn · Community · Ages 3–12This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.Free
  3. 9:30 AMSummer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts at Riverside Park South · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  4. 10 AMFamily StorytimeThe New York Public Library · Library · Ages 1–5Books, songs, and early-literacy activities for children and caregivers.Free
  5. 10 AMIt’s My Park at Hunter’s Point South ParkQueens · Community · Ages 3–12This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter’s Point South Park.Free
  6. 10 AMKids In Motion: Bloomingdale PlaygroundPlay Area at Bloomingdale Playground · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  7. 10 AMKids In Motion: Carl Schruz ParkCatbird Playground at Carl Schurz Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  8. 10 AMKids in Motion: Columbus ParkColumbus Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  9. 10 AMKids in Motion: Poor Richard's PlaygroundPoor Richard's Playground · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  10. 10 AMKids in Motion: Samuel Seabury PlaygroundSamuel Seabury Playground · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  11. 10 AMKids in Motion: Seward ParkEntrance - East Broadway & Essex St at Seward Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  12. 10 AMKids in Motion: Sol Lain PlaygroundSol Lain Playground at Sol Lain Plgd · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  13. 10 AMKids in Motion: Tompkins Square ParkAvenue A and St. Marks Place at Tompkins Square Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  14. 10 AMKids In Motions: Carmasville PlaygroundPlay Area at Carmansville Playground · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  15. 10 AMSummer Sports Experience: Basketball: Skills and DrillsBasketball Courts at Chelsea Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  16. 10:30 AMSummer Camp FinaleChelsea Park - Play Area at Chelsea Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  17. 1 PMPark Open StudioNorthwest Corner Seating Area at Washington Square Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  18. 2 PMSummer Sports Experience: Flag Football ClinicsChelsea Park - Play Area at Chelsea Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  19. 3 PMArt Meets BooksKids Playground - Large at Washington Square Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  20. 4 PMPinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple AdventureManhattan · Community · Ages 3–12During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed…
  21. 4 PMSummer Sports Experience: Basketball: Skills and DrillsBasketball Courts at Chelsea Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  22. 5:30 PMDouble DutchGaribaldi Plaza at Washington Square Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free
  23. All daySummer on the Hudson: Movies on the Waterfront - Vivo (2021)145th and the Hudson River at Riverside Park · Park · Ages 5–12Free