Wed Aug 26–Sat Oct 31, 10am-6pmKids in Motion at Beach 59th Street PlaygroundRockaway Beach, Queens · 5-12 · FreeA free, no-registration drop-in program at the playground keeps kids active with organized sports, games, and fitness demos all through the fall.Sat Aug 29–Sun Nov 1, Check listingAmazing Maize MazeGlen Oaks, Queens · All ages · Check listingNYC's only corn maze at Queens County Farm Museum gives kids a hands-on puzzle adventure that runs all fall, worth planning a visit around.Sun Aug 30–Sun Nov 1, Weekends, check listing for hoursAmazing Maize Maze at Queens County Farm MuseumGlen Oaks, Queens · All ages · Check listingA multi-weekend, 3-acre corn maze shaped like the number 50 for the farm's 50th anniversary is worth planning ahead for since fall weekends can sell out.Tue Sep 1–Tue Sep 29, Check listing (Tuesdays)NYPL Storytime Under the Trees at Washington Square ParkWest Village, Manhattan · All ages · FreeA weekly outdoor NYPL storytime under the trees near the Washington Square playground, a low-key way to build early literacy and meet other neighborhood families.Tue Sep 1–Sun Sep 27, Tue-Sat 1:30pm-5pm, Sun/holidays 11am-5pmDig! Plant! Grow! at the Edible AcademyBedford Park, Bronx · 0-8 · Included with garden admissionHands-on gardening activities in NYBG's Edible Academy let young kids dig in the dirt, plant, and learn where food comes from.Wed Sep 2–Wed Sep 30, Check listingFree Admission Wednesdays at the Bronx ZooFordham, Bronx · All ages · FreeFree general admission every Wednesday through late September makes it easy to bring young kids to see the animals without paying full price.Wed Sep 2–Sun Nov 1, 11am-4pm, Saturdays and SundaysAmazing Maize MazeFloral Park, Queens · All ages · $16 adults, $10 kids (4-11), free under 3NYC's only corn maze, a three-acre puzzle trail on a working farm at Queens County Farm Museum, is exactly the kind of fall outing that gets booked up on nice weekends.Wed Sep 9–Fri Nov 6, 10:30am-12:30pm, Wednesdays & FridaysFall First Discoveries (Discovery Garden)Prospect Heights, Brooklyn · 1-5 · Free with Garden admissionThis weekday morning drop-in series at Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Discovery Garden lets toddlers pot plants, do crafts and explore nature at their own pace all fall.Tue Sep 15–Mon Sep 28, 10:15am-10:45am and 11am-11:30am, Tue/ThuStorytime at The Met: Weather WondersUpper East Side, Manhattan · 0-5 · Free with museum admissionA short, toddler-paced storytime themed around weather is a gentle first museum outing for kids 18 months to 6 years old.Wed Sep 16, 11amTiny ToursMuseum Mile / Upper East Side, Manhattan · 3-5 · Free with admissionA playful, interactive gallery tour built specifically for preschoolers and their caregivers, not a stand-and-listen museum visit.Thu Sep 17–Sun Sep 27, 11:30am-11:30pm (until midnight Fri/Sat)Feast of San Gennaro (100th Anniversary)Little Italy, Manhattan · All ages · Free to attend (food/games extra)Eleven blocks of Mulberry Street turn into a street fair with carnival games, rides and food stalls, an easy multi-generational outing over an 11-day run.Thu Sep 17–Sat Sep 19, Check listingIllumination NYC: Light Art Festival at Wagner ParkBattery Park City, Manhattan · All ages · FreeTwenty-plus large-scale light installations in the newly renovated Wagner Park make for a magical, walkable evening out with kids near the carousel and playscape.Fri Sep 18, Lawn opens 6pm, movie at sunsetMovies With A View: How to Train Your DragonBrooklyn Heights, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeA free outdoor screening of a kid-friendly animated favorite on the Pier 1 lawn with a skyline view makes for a classic Brooklyn family movie night.Fri Sep 18, 7:30pm-9:30pmConey Island Circus SideshowConey Island, Brooklyn · 5-12 · $12 kids / $15 adultsThis classic, family-friendly sideshow of jugglers, sword swallowers and circus performers is a only-in-Coney-Island experience for kids old enough to enjoy live variety acts.Fri Sep 18–Sun Sep 20, Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm, Sun 11:30am-6pmSt. Joseph Roman Catholic Church FestivalAstoria, Queens · All ages · Free admissionA free multi-day community celebration with music, food, and games gives families an easy evening or weekend outing in Astoria.Fri Sep 18–Sat Sep 19, Check listingRevolutionary War WeekendRichmondtown, Staten Island · All ages · Check listingLiving-history reenactors bring the Revolutionary War to life for kids right in Historic Richmond Town's village.Fri Sep 18, Lawn opens 6pm, movie at sunsetMovies With a View Family Film Night: How to Train Your DragonDUMBO, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeA free outdoor screening of the family-friendly animated film How to Train Your Dragon on Pier 1's harbor-view lawn, first-come first-served.Fri Sep 18, 5-7:30pmReturn of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi (Lower Manhattan)Lower Manhattan, Manhattan · All ages · FreeFifty life-size buffalo puppets parade from Bowling Green to Foley Square with live music and performances, a rare free spectacle kids won't see anywhere else.Fri Sep 18, 5-8pmThe Dumbo Pizza PartyDumbo, Brooklyn · All ages · Free to attend, $2 slicesFree kids activities, a photobooth, and $2 pizza slices under the Manhattan Bridge make this an easy, budget-friendly Friday night out with kids.Sat Sep 19, 10am-3:30pmBus FestivalDUMBO, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeKids can climb aboard vintage and modern MTA buses and meet transit workers at this free hands-on festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park.Sat Sep 19, 11:30am-3:30pmBrooklyn CircusCrown Heights, Brooklyn · All ages · Included with museum admissionCircus performers put on a show at Brooklyn Children's Museum, then kids can try aerial hammocks, juggling and hula hoops themselves.Sat Sep 19, 3pm-6pmFAMChella on FifthBay Ridge, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeCar-free 5th Avenue turns into a festival zone with a bouncy house, LEGO play and crafts, all free for Bay Ridge families.Sat Sep 19–Sun Sep 20, 11am-7pmCity Island Fall Arts & Crafts FairCity Island, Bronx · All ages · FreeA weekend-long outdoor fair along City Island Avenue with local art, crafts, and live music that's a pleasant, stroller-friendly waterfront outing.Sat Sep 19, 11am-7pmWesterleigh Folk Music & Art Festival (WestFest)Westerleigh, Staten Island · All ages · FreeA free, all-day neighborhood festival in Westerleigh Park with two music stages, pony rides, art workshops, and dedicated children's activities.Sat Sep 19, Check listingWashington Heights Family Dance EventWashington Heights, Manhattan · All ages · FreeA free family event with dance surprises gives Washington Heights families an easy, no-cost weekend outing.Sat Sep 19, 1pm-4pmLewis Latimer's 178th Birthday CelebrationFlushing, Queens · All ages · FreeFree hands-on STEAM stations, dance performances, and lawn games at the historic Latimer house make science tangible for young kids.Sat Sep 19, 11am-7pmWesterleigh Folk Festival (WestFest)Westerleigh, Staten Island · All ages · FreeA free, long-running neighborhood arts and music festival with dedicated children's activities in a leafy local park.Sat Sep 19–Sun Sep 20, 11am-7pm Sat, 11am-6pm SunCity Island Fall FairCity Island, Bronx · All ages · FreeA laid-back waterfront street fair with crafts, food, and live music that's easy to stroll through with young kids.Sat Sep 19, 2pm-5pmAutumn Moon FestivalLivingston (Snug Harbor), Staten Island · All ages · $10-$15, free for kids 5 and underA family-friendly Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in the Chinese Scholar's Garden with performances and hands-on crafts for kids.Sat Sep 19–Sat Oct 31, 10:30am-12:30pmFall Family Discovery WeekendsProspect Heights, Brooklyn · All ages · Included with garden admissionA weekly drop-in program in the Discovery Garden lets families explore fall nature activities together every Saturday and Sunday.Sat Sep 19, 4pm-midnightQueens Night Market ReopensCorona, Queens · All ages · Free admissionThe beloved Saturday night market returns after its US Open break with affordable global food and a lively, stroller-friendly crowd.Sat Sep 19, Check listingBackyard at Hudson Yards Family Day (KIDZ BOP Dance Party)Chelsea/Hudson Yards, Manhattan · All ages · FreeA free day of a KIDZ BOP dance party, a live magic show, a kid-focused Mozart concert, and face painting packs several activities into one stop for families.Sat Sep 19, 10am-12pmRISE Rockaway Beach Cleanup with NYC H2ORockaway, Queens · All ages · FreeA hands-on, rain-or-shine beach stewardship morning at Beach 59th Street lets kids help clean the boardwalk and beach while older students can earn community service hours.Sat Sep 19, 2-4:30pmReturn of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi (Brooklyn)Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeA herd of fifty life-size buffalo puppets marches from Abolitionist Place to Brooklyn Bridge Park with live music and ceremony, a free spectacle unlike anything else in the city this month.Sat Sep 19, 10am-2pmTouch A TruckClinton Hill, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeKids get to climb into the driver's seat of fire trucks and city vehicles and honk the horn, a guaranteed hit for truck-obsessed toddlers.Sat Sep 19, 10:30-11:30amSensory Garden HourGreenpoint, Brooklyn · 0-5 · FreeA short rooftop garden storytime followed by hands-on sensory play is an easy, low-key morning outing for babies and toddlers.Sat Sep 19, 3:30-4:30pmRolie Polie Guacamole at Brooklyn Heights LibraryBrooklyn Heights, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeA free, no-registration-needed live music show at the library is an easy way to fill an after-school hour with dancing kids.Sat Sep 19–Sun Sep 20, 11am-7pmFall 2026 Arts & Crafts FairCity Island, Bronx · All ages · Free admissionTwo easy-to-stroll days of local art, crafts, and live music along City Island Avenue make for a low-key weekend outing with kids.Sat Sep 19–Sun Sep 20, 10am-1pmFamily Art Project at Wave HillRiverdale, Bronx · All ages · Free with admissionA rotating, hands-on nature-craft project every weekend gives families an easy reason to combine a garden walk with a kids' activity.Sat Sep 19, 11am-3pmNYC Emergency Management Family Preparedness Fair & Free Admission DayNew Brighton, Staten Island · All ages · FreeFree museum admission plus a bounce house and balloon artist turn an emergency-preparedness lesson into a genuinely fun family morning.Sat Sep 19, 11am-7pmThe Westerleigh Folk FestivalWesterleigh, Staten Island · All ages · FreeAn all-day free music and arts festival with dedicated children's activities gives families a full free day in a park setting.Sun Sep 20, 12pm-6pmAfrican American Day ParadeHarlem, Manhattan · All ages · FreeOne of the largest African American cultural parades in the country rolls down Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd with marching bands and floats kids of any age can enjoy curbside for free.Sun Sep 20, Check listingSpellbound Theatre: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, PleaseWilliamsburg, Brooklyn · 0-5 · FreeA free bilingual English/Spanish theater performance made for the very young, following a lost toy's journey through the NYC subway, staged outdoors at Domino Park.Sun Sep 20, 2pmCollaging with CraftsGovernors Island, Manhattan · All ages · FreeA hands-on collage workshop for families combines an easy ferry adventure to Governors Island with a no-experience-needed art project.Sun Sep 20, 11am-4pmSuper Stoop DayPark Slope, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeNeighbors turn their stoops into pop-up shops and giveaway spots, making for a leisurely, low-pressure stroll with kids through Park Slope.Sun Sep 20, 12:30pmLittle Spoon Presents: Music of Blink-182 + More For KidsWilliamsburg, Brooklyn · 10 and younger · FreeA free, kid-sized rock show at Brooklyn Bowl lets little ones experience a real concert venue without the late-night crowd.Sun Sep 20, 1:30-2:30pmKids on the Move! Equilibrium for the EquinoxRiverdale, Bronx · 3-8 · $4-$10A guided balance-and-movement walk through Wave Hill's gardens gives young kids a hands-on way to notice the changing season.Mon Sep 21–Fri Sep 25, Check listingPadre Pio Festival at St. Joseph ChurchAstoria, Queens · All ages · FreeFive nights of free carnival rides, a dunk tank, face painting, and games make this parish festival a low-cost way to entertain kids after school.Mon Sep 21, 10am-6pm50th Anniversary Flatbush Frolic Street FestivalFlatbush, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeA milestone street festival on Cortelyou Road brings music, games, and food to a Brooklyn neighborhood that doesn't always get the festival spotlight.Fri Sep 25, 6pmAladdin Sing-Along & Costume Parade (Better on the Big Screen series)St. George, Staten Island · All ages · $20Kids can come in costume to sing along to the 1992 Aladdin on the St. George Theatre's big screen, with a costume parade and a lobby meet-and-greet with Princess Jasmine.Fri Sep 25, 6pmAladdin Sing-Along with Costume ParadeSt. George, Staten Island · All ages · $20A costume-parade sing-along screening of Aladdin plus a meet-and-greet with Princess Jasmine gives young kids a magical theater night out.Fri Sep 25, 6pmAladdin Movie Screening and Sing-AlongSt. George, Staten Island · All ages · $20A sing-along costume parade and meet-and-greet with Princess Jasmine turn a movie screening into an interactive event for kids who love Aladdin.Sat Sep 26, 2pm-5pmMid-Autumn Festival Family Day at China InstituteFinancial District, Manhattan · All ages · Check listing (ticketed via Eventbrite)Kids get hands-on with mooncake making, lantern crafts, and sugar painting at this ticketed cultural celebration, worth booking ahead since these family days tend to sell out.Sat Sep 26, Check listingBrooklyn Book Festival: Children's DayDowntown Brooklyn, Brooklyn · 4-12 · FreeA full day of readings, workshops and book signings with major children's authors at Borough Hall Plaza is a rare chance for young readers to meet the people behind their favorite books.Sat Sep 26, 1pm-4pmCommunity Joy Family Day at the Queens MuseumCorona, Queens · All ages · FreeThree floors of free artmaking, a DJ, and children's book readings give families a full afternoon at the museum without spending a dime.Sat Sep 26, Gates 4pm, lantern launch 7-8pmStaten Island Water Lantern FestivalPrince's Bay, Staten Island · All ages · $30.99+ (advance ticket required)A magical evening at Wolfe's Pond Park where each family decorates and floats their own lantern on the water at sunset, with tickets that tend to sell out so early booking matters.Sat Sep 26, 10:30am-4:15pmWorldwide Day of Play at CMOMUpper West Side, Manhattan · 0-5 · Check listingSpecial build-and-play activities let toddlers and young kids turn cardboard into an imaginative neighborhood at the Children's Museum of Manhattan.Sat Sep 26, 10:30am-4:15pm (session times vary)Neighbors at Play & Little Movers, Big Movements at CMOMUpper West Side, Manhattan · 0-5 and 5+ · Included with museum admissionChildren's Museum of Manhattan runs age-split programming the same day, a cardboard-neighborhood building session for older kids and a big-body-movement play session for toddlers; timed tickets recommended in advance.Sat Sep 26–Sun Nov 1, Check listingBoo at the ZooFordham (Bronx Zoo), Bronx · All ages · Included with zoo admissionA not-too-scary Halloween event with a costume parade, hay maze, and animal encounters designed for young kids, included with regular zoo admission.Sat Sep 26, 10am-5pm51st Annual Forest Park FairRichmond Hill, Queens · All ages · FreeA long-running neighborhood park fair with rides and family activities that's an easy free outing in Forest Park.Sat Sep 26, Check listing60th Annual Bay Ridge Ragamuffin ParadeBay Ridge, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeKids march in costume down Third Avenue and every registered child gets a gift, a milestone 60th-year tradition worth planning for.Sat Sep 26, 10:30am-4:15pmNeighbors at Play & Little Movers, Big Movements (Worldwide Day of Play)Upper West Side, Manhattan · 0-5 and 5+ · Included with museum admissionChildren's Museum of Manhattan splits programming by age, so toddlers get their own gentle movement stations while older kids build a cardboard neighborhood, keeping siblings both engaged.Sat Sep 26, Check listingStaten Island OktoberfestSt. George, Staten Island · All ages · Check listingKids games, live music, and a fireworks finale at this waterfront festival give families a festive fall afternoon out together.Sat Sep 26, 11amMCNY Kids Art StudioMuseum Mile / Upper East Side, Manhattan · 3+ · Free with admissionA free drop-in art project inspired by the museum's current exhibits gives young kids a hands-on reason to visit beyond just looking at exhibits.Sat Sep 26, 10am-4pmBrooklyn Book Festival Children's DayDowntown Brooklyn, Brooklyn · 2-11 · FreeStorytimes, puppet shows, and author meet-and-greets with names like Grace Lin and Moomintroll give young readers a full day of free literary fun.Sat Sep 26, registration 11am, steps off 1pm60th Bay Ridge Ragamuffin ParadeBay Ridge, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeSixty years running, this parade lets kids march in costume down Third Avenue and every registered child who finishes gets a gift.Sat Sep 26, 1-2pmPoseidon's ParadeRockaway Beach, Queens · All ages · Free for spectatorsA free, art-centered beach march celebrating the end of summer is a fun, low-key way to spend an afternoon on the Rockaway boardwalk with kids.Sun Sep 27, 12pm-6pmAtlantic Antic (51st Annual)Boerum Hill, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeBrooklyn's biggest, longest-running street fair closes over a mile of Atlantic Avenue to cars, giving families food, crafts and performances to wander through together.Sun Sep 27, 2pm-8pmHispanic Heritage Waterfront FestivalSunset Park, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeFree art, music and food honoring Hispanic culture fills the waterfront at Brooklyn Army Terminal, a fun cultural outing for the whole family.Sun Sep 27, 12pm-3pmJackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue ParadeJackson Heights, Queens · All ages · FreeA colorful community parade with floats is a fun, free way to introduce young kids to Jackson Heights' diverse culture.Sun Sep 27, 9am8th Annual New Dorp Lane Car ShowNew Dorp, Staten Island · All ages · FreeKids who love cars can check out classic, antique and custom vehicles up close along New Dorp Lane.Sun Sep 27, 12pm-5pm (rain date Sun 9/13)Cottage Row Curiosities Artisan MarketSt. George, Staten Island · All ages · FreeA free, stroller-friendly outdoor market on Snug Harbor's grounds with 40+ local vendors, live music, and ice cream close at hand for antsy kids.Sun Sep 27, 12pm-6pmAtlantic Antic Street FestivalCobble Hill, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeBrooklyn's biggest street fair spans over a mile of Atlantic Avenue with three dedicated kids' zones offering face painting, bounce houses and pony rides.Sun Sep 27, Check listingFlatbush Frolic Street FairFlatbush, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeA neighborhood street fair along Cortelyou Road with kiddie rides, games and face painting for local families.Sun Sep 27, 12pm-4pmBronx Native American FestivalPelham Bay, Bronx · All ages · FreeA free outdoor festival in Pelham Bay Park with Native dancers, drummers and storytellers that gives kids an engaging, hands-on introduction to Indigenous cultures.Sun Sep 27, Check listingQueens Hispanic Day ParadeJackson Heights, Queens · All ages · FreeA colorful community parade with floats and performers celebrating the neighborhood's diverse heritage, fun for kids to watch curbside.Sun Sep 27, Check listingEmergency Preparedness & Climate Resilience Family DayFlushing, Queens · All ages · FreeA free, family-friendly day at Queens Botanical Garden teaching kids about emergency preparedness through hands-on activities.Sun Sep 27, 10:30am-12:30pmPlay in the Square: Bilingual Sing-Along and Brooklyn CraftsWilliamsburg, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeThe last Play in the Square of the season pairs a bilingual sing-along with a Brooklyn-inspired craft session, an easy free morning outing before fall programming ends.Sun Sep 27, 12pm-6pmAtlantic Antic featuring Playtopia Kids ZoneBoerum Hill, Brooklyn · All ages · FreeBrooklyn's biggest street festival dedicates three kids' zones along Atlantic Avenue, including a Playtopia area with manga-inspired free activities, making it easy to bring young children to a huge fair without it being overwhelming.Sun Sep 27, 12pm18th-Century Toys, Games and AmusementsVan Cortlandt Park, Bronx · All ages · Check listingHistorical interpreters introduce kids to authentic period toys and games, turning a house museum visit into hands-on play.Sun Sep 27, 2:30-5pmFiesta on the Hudson with Ballet Hispánico's BH2Riverdale, Bronx · All ages · Free with admissionA dance performance followed by a hands-on lesson in traditional Hispanic social dances ends with a family dance party on Wave Hill's lawn.Sun Sep 27, 10:30am-2:30pmNational Preparedness Month Family DayFlushing, Queens · All ages · FreeA garden-set family day on emergency preparedness and climate resilience mixes practical skills with hands-on activities for kids.Mon Sep 28, Check listingMy Gym Park Slope Free Open HousePark Slope, Brooklyn · 0-10 · FreeA free RSVP open house lets families with infants through 10-year-olds try the gym's kid fitness classes and play equipment before committing.Tue Sep 29, 2pm-5pmChurch-in-the-Gardens Children's FairForest Hills, Queens · 0-12 · Free for kids, $5 adultsA first-time indoor fair built for babies through age 12, with a puppet show, Music Together sing-along, and an improv show geared to little kids.Fri Oct 2, 6pmSesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the MovesSt. George, Staten Island · 0-8 · Check listingA touring live-stage Sesame Street show is a big draw for toddlers and preschoolers who love Elmo, and tickets are worth grabbing early.
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