Goalie New York City helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 15th3:00 PM–5:00 PMFIFA World Cup 2026™: England vs. ArgentinaAmerican Museum of Natural History · Ages 5–12
- July 15th3:30 PM–4:30 PMSummer at the Library: Dungeons & Dragons with David AliceaCarroll Gardens Pop-Up Library · Ages 7–12
- July 15th4:00 PM–5:00 PMLego RoboticsSunset Park Library · Ages 7–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday8 AM–4 PMGrand Army Plaza GreenmarketProspect Park · Farmers market
- Sunday8 AM–2 PMJackson Heights GreenmarketJackson Heights · Farmers market
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday8 AM–6 PMUnion Square GreenmarketUnion Square · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Classic park, many choicesCentral ParkCentral Park · Reservoir, zoo, broad lawns
- Meadow, lake, woodlandProspect ParkProspect Park · Long Meadow, lake, Ravine
- Landmark, museums, lakesFlushing Meadows Corona ParkFlushing Meadows Corona Park · Unisphere, major cultural venues
Easy walks
- 1.6 mi · Loop35 minCentral Park Reservoir LoopGenerally level · Crushed gravel · One way
- 3.4 mi · Loop70 minProspect Park Drive LoopPaved shared loop · Long hill
- 2.2 mi · Loop45 minGovernors Island PerimeterPaved waterfront · Ferry required
Play sports
- SkateboardingVan Cortlandt Skate Park6 a.m.–10 p.m. terrain · Helmet, pads required
- PickleballCarl Schurz Park Pickleball CourtsThree free dedicated courts · Weather permitting · queue rules
Play in water
- Splash padCommodore Barry Park Spray ShowerSpray play in a community park with playgrounds and public restrooms · Conditional summer operation · check before leaving
- Splash padSunset Park Playground Spray ShowerA dedicated City facility page confirms one spray shower in Sunset Park · Conditional summer operation · check before leaving
- Splash padThomas Jefferson Park Playground Spray ShowerSpray play in a large playground with public restrooms and outdoor-pool context · Conditional summer operation · check before leaving
Local libraries
- NYPL’s largest circulating branch, with full children’s and teen centersStavros Niarchos Foundation LibraryMidtown Manhattan · New York Public Library
- a borough center with children’s, teen, and Latino cultural spacesBronx Library CenterFordham, the Bronx · New York Public Library
- Black history research collections and public exhibitions—not a general children’s branchSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureHarlem, Manhattan · NYPL research center