Central Park
Wake Up, Daisy! Last Week Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre Central Park at W 79th Street & West Drive,
Last chance to see this modern take on Sleeping Beauty at the historic, cozy Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. Marionettes and music tells the story of Daisy, a lively little girl living in the heart of New York City in an apartment overlooking Central Park. At Daisy’s much-anticipated birthday party, she encounters three special guests, known…
🎟 $12, $8/ages 1.5-12 years, free/under 18 months
Central Park Boathouse Central Park, The Loeb Boathouse Mid-Park at E 72nd Street,
Weather permitting, rent classic rowboats for a unique view of Central Park, available April through November. Each boat holds up to 4 people. Life jackets provided. $20 refundable deposit required, cash only. Expect lines on weekends. 🍽 The counter service cafe has reopened with a limited menu (8 am–7 pm)
🎟 $20/hour (cash only)
CityPickle at Wollman Rink Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Play on professional courts in Central Park’s iconic Wollman Rink. The rink houses 14 courts – the largest pickleball offering in the Northeast – with 196 hours of pickleball daily. All are welcome, from beginners to elite players. Three courts are reserved daily from 12pm-2pm for Community Play ($5/session). Participation of all levels is encouraged.…
🎟 $5 hour
Harlem Meer Summer Festival: Double Dutch Dreamz Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th Street Between 5th and Lenox,
Join free weekly workouts led by experienced instructors from Double Dutch Dreamz, Harlem Yoga, and Go Hard Dance. Get moving in Harlem’s very own backyard. This double Dutch program welcomes beginners and all skill levels to enjoy a fun fitness experience designed to bridge community, preserving time-honored traditions of wholesome play. All participants are required…
Great Jazz on the Great Hill Central Park, Great Hill Central Park at W 103rd Street,
Enjoy an amazing lineup of world-renowned jazz performers while lounging or swing dancing in the Park. All ages are welcome. Presented by Jazzmobile and the Central Park Conservancy. Part of Harlem Week.
Young Urban Planners: Playground Adventure Ancient Playground Fifth Avenue & E 85th Street,
Join Conservancy guides for an intergenerational summer adventure at Central Park’s iconic playgrounds. Explore the playground’s structures and landscape through fun, hands-on activities to learn about the design and urban planning principles that shape Central Park’s play spaces. Fun for budding urban planning enthusiasts and playground regulars.Happening at different playgrounds throughout the summer.
🎟 $15, $5/each additional child, Free/accompanying adults
Discovery Walks for Families: The North Woods Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th Street Between 5th and Lenox,
Learn about the design of the largest of the Park's woodlands, a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City, and how the plants and trees contribute to the health of an urban woodland community. Includes hands-on exploration and guided activities in a complementary Discovery Journal. Recommended for families with children ages 5…
🎟 $5/family
Harlem Meer Summer Festival: Los Pleneros de la 21 Charles A. Dana Discovery Center 110th Street Between 5th and Lenox,
This annual multicultural musical performances in Central Park comes to a close with the infectious sounds of intergenerational ensemble Los Pleneros de la 21 , combining the raw percussion elements of Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena genres with contemporary and urban styles like son cubano, salsa, jazz, and hip-hop. Bring a blanket and a picnic,…
Everyday People Central Park, Rumsey Playfield Fifth Avenue & E 69th Street,
Experience music, culture, and community that bridges the worlds of the global diaspora into a cohesive celebration of black joy. See a special Works & Processes performance of the Ladies of Hip-Hop, an all-female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength, power and diversity of women in Hip-Hop. Part of SummerStage.
Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest Central Park, Delacorte Theater 81 Central Park West,
See a diverse ensemble of both professional and community members from across New York (including the incredible Renée Elise Goldsberry) in a 90-minute musical adaption of Shakespeare's magical play. Forced from their home, Prospero and her daughter Miranda have survived for 12 years among the ruins of an abandoned island. As Prospero grows closer to…
SummerStage Central Park, Rumsey Playfield Fifth Avenue & E 69th Street,
Established and emerging artists present distinctly New York genres including salsa, jazz, indie rock, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, pop, global, contemporary dance, and many more in an outdoor arena in Central Park (plus 12 local community parks across the city). Check out weekly free shows are splurge for benefit shows that support City Parks programming. Seating…
Everyone Plays at The Beach! Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Stop by the Wollman Rink Overlook and hang out with Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Enjoy free music, snow cones, beach games, swag giveaways and a mini-golf challenge. Play pickleball for $5 during Community Hours (12-2 pm).
Central Park Playground Adventure Heckscher Playground Sixth Avenue & Central Park South,
Join Conservancy guides for an intergenerational adventure at at Central Park’s largest playground. Explore the playground’s structures and landscape through fun, hands-on activities to learn about the design and urban planning principles that shape Central Park’s play spaces. Discover the playground's shapes, colors, materials, and structures, try playground bingo and design an original playground.
🎟 $15/child, $5/siblings
Discovery Walks for Families: Shakespeare Garden Central Park, Belvedere Castle Mid park around 79th Street,
Join a family-friendly guided walk in this four-acre landscape named for the famed English poet and playwright. Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Garden through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits — backpacks filled with kid-friendly binoculars, field guides, and hand lenses. This garden features flowers and plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s poems and plays…
🎟 $5/family
Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Central Park, Hans Christian Andersen Statue Fifth Ave & East 72nd Street,
Weekly storytimes return to the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park. Hear fairy and folk tales from around the world from rotating storytellers often accompanied by live music.
Mozart for Munchkins: Let’s Dance Diana Ross Playground W 81st Street & Central Park West,
Listen, dance, and sing along at a unique interactive music program for all ages. Meet the clarinet, bassoon , and french horn as you dance and sing along to favorites songs in styles from jazz, classical, and pop. Meet the musicians during an “instrument petting-zoo” at the end of the concert.
🎟 $37/adults, free/ages 12 & under
Yoga and Dance Jam Central Park, Naumburg Bandshell Central Park at W 72nd Street,
Join Life Time for kids races, family dance/yoga, games, food and giveaways in Central Park.
ParentPass Launch Party Billy Johnson Playground E 67th Sreet & Fifth Avenue,
Enjoy some bubbles, stickers, balloons, and apple cider courtesy of ParentPass, a new all-in-one solution for families looking to discover and book kids & parent-children bonding activities and for studios to increase their bookings with minimal effort.
Central Park Drone Show Central Park Bethesda Terrace Mid-Park at 72nd Street,
A flock of 1,000 drones will take flight for the first time ever above Central Park. Aerial artwork Franchise Freedom will be flown above the lake at Central Park, uniting audiences through experiences that bring people, space and nature together. The artwork will be flown 3 times at 7 pm, 8 pm & 9 pm;…
Central Park Vegan Night Market Wollman Rink Central Park E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue,
Discover delicious food and drink options from local artisans, sample new vegan products, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability and ethical living.For both seasoned vegans and those just curious about the lifestyle.