Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping. We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration ends on 8/20/2026.
Free children's book swap and community event in Bennett Park. Bring a favorite book for our children’s book swap in an effort to promote early literacy! Chalk Art & bubbles. Kindness Card Station. Snacks & refreshments
Join us for our free, guided 20-minute kayak trips on the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge.
Join us at Bruce's Garden for TINKERBELL LIVE, a free, BILINGUAL musical celebration for families with kids ages 4+! Join Princess Snow White, Woodsman Will, Prince Dreamboat, The Evil Queen, Ringmaster Ron, and Little Rosa Riding Hood for a wacky, bilingual trip to Fairlyland. With games, music, songs and excitement, Tinkerbell Theatre has been bringing high-quality family theatre to New Yorkers of all ages since 2009.
Fort Tryon Park: Sprinkler Jam with Hila the Earth. Cool off and dance it out at Anne Loftus Playground! Join Hila the Earth for a fun-filled DJ set celebrating the playground’s beloved sprinklers. Bring the whole family, get ready to splash, dance, and enjoy an afternoon of music and summer fun in the park. All ages welcome.
Bring the whole family to Fort Tryon Park for a free outdoor performance of PuppetMobile’s Pinocchio and Geppetto’s Big Apple Adventure! In this fresh take on the classic fairytale, wGeppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention. His greatest creation is Pinocchio. The production features beautifully handcrafted marionettes created by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre.
