Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids

We’re back with another round up of weekend activities for NYC families! Discover the best family-friendly activities and events happening in New York this weekend.

June is here! Celebrate by checking out museums, spending time outside and more. From museum exhibitions to outdoor adventures, there’s something for families to explore in the city that never sleeps.

Celebrate Pride Month

Citywide

Pride Month is here! Celebrate love of all kinds with your family, commemorate LGBTQ+ history and teach your kids about the LGBTQ+ community with events, parades, festivals and more all over New York City.

Spend a Family Day with NYC Parks

Castle Hill Playground | Details

May 31, 3 to 6 pm

Join NYC Parks and Majority Leader Amanda Farias for a family day event at Castle Hill Playground. Activities will include games, obstacle courses, sports, and much more.

Take On the Met

The Met Fifth Avenue | Details

May 31, 4 to 8 pm

Grab your friends and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Teens Take The Met! Drop in for teen-only activities across the Museum, including art making, performances, music, and more. Discover what you can also do at over 50 NYC cultural and community organizations.

Catch a Big Screen Movie in Hudson Yards

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & Gardens | Details

June 1, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Kickstart your mornings with springtime outdoor movie screenings featuring family-friendly favorites on the 30 foot Big Screen. This week, Backyard at Hudson Yards will be showing Wonka. Limited seating available; feel free to bring your own blankets for added comfort.

Kick off the Season at Bronx Night Market

Bronx Night Market | Details

June 1, 4 to 10 pm

As the longest-running event series in the northmost borough, the Bronx Night Market stands as a transformative force, revolutionizing the foodie scene and cultivating a deep connection to the identity of the Bronx. Shop from over 50 local vendors, try food from a wide array of cuisines and learn about different cultures. 

Let Love Bloom at the Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island Zoo | Details

June 2, 11 am to 2 pm

Come and celebrate love in all of its forms at Conservation Celebration: Let Love Bloom event during Staten Island Zoo’s Pride festivities, a magnificent celebration uniting conservationists and community partners. This heartfelt event embodies our commitment to wildlife conservation and community involvement, making it the pride of the Zoo. Come together for a day filled with joy, learning, and a shared passion for conservation!

Party at Classical Kids Fair

Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Details

June 2, 11 am to 4 pm

WQXR is heading to Brooklyn for the Classical Kids Fair at BCM! Families can experience live performances, an instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts, radio and dance workshops, and more! Listen, look, and play alongside WQXR and our friends from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, New York Philharmonic, and Dancers from the Met Opera.