East Village Kids Activities Calendar

16 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

Toddler Time at Tompkins Square Library

Tompkins Square Library

An interactive session featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to build early literacy skills for toddlers.

stories Free 18mo-3y East Village

Kids Crafternoon

Ottendorfer Library

A creative afternoon where school-age children can use provided supplies to make unique art projects.

art Free 6y-12y East Village

Wednesday, June 10

Early Literacy: Little Movers Storytime

Ottendorfer Library

An active storytime session for new walkers and toddlers to help them build early learning skills through movement and song.

stories Free 18mo-3y East Village

Thursday, June 11

Lego Club at Ottendorfer Library

Ottendorfer Library

Children are invited to get creative and build with Legos while meeting other fans of the classic building blocks.

science Free 4y-12y East Village

Saturday, June 13

Show Brain presents at Tompkins Square Park — June 13

Tompkins Square Park

Free all-ages outdoor afternoon concert in Tompkins Square Park — easy to drop by with kids for music and open space.

music Free (donation tickets optional) Up to 12y East Village

Spring Choir Concert: A Day in Music

Third Street Music School Settlement

A community performance featuring the talented young vocalists of the Third Street Music School.

music Free East Village

Sunday, June 14

Capoeira for Kids — June 14

Abrons Arts Center

An energetic class where kids learn the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, combining dance and acrobatics.

sports $25.00 6y-14y East Village

Monday, June 15

Beyblade Tournament Series

Ottendorfer Library

A competitive and fun tournament where kids can bring their own Beyblades or borrow one from the library.

general Free 6y-12y East Village

Community Garden Lapsit Storytime — June 15

Ottendorfer Library

A recurring outdoor bonding session for pre-walking babies featuring books and songs at the 6th & B Community Garden.

stories Free Up to 12mo East Village

Wednesday, June 17

Kickboxing for a Cause (with adoptable dogs after) — June 17

Hit House

All-levels kickboxing fundraiser that ends with time to hang with adoptable pups — fun for families with older kids who can participate.

animals $40 per person 8y-12y East Village

Saturday, June 20

It's My Park / Summer Cleanup at Tompkins Square Park

Tompkins Square Park

A family-friendly volunteer event to help clean up and beautify the local park with the Friends of Tompkins Square Park. Bring the kids to help spruce up the neighborhood park — gloves and tools provided; meet at the Field House.

outdoors Free Up to 12y East Village

ICP Family Art Hour — June 20

International Center of Photography (ICP)

Hands-on family workshop at ICP with a short kid-friendly gallery tour plus a creative activity (parents stay with kids).

art See ICP listing (often free with RSVP / limited capacity) 4y-12y East Village

Sunday, June 21

Capoeira for Kids — June 21

Abrons Arts Center

An energetic class where kids learn the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, combining dance and acrobatics.

sports $25.00 6y-14y East Village

25th Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, & Empanadas Street Festival — June 21

Museum at Eldridge Street

A classic Lower East Side block party with performances, crafts, and lots of food options — very stroller-friendly for a daytime outing.

general Free (food for purchase) Up to 12y East Village

Monday, June 22

Kids Summerween Craft Station

Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space

A festive craft and activity station for children to celebrate 'Summerween' with hands-on projects.

art Free 3y-12y East Village

Community Garden Lapsit Storytime — June 22

Ottendorfer Library

The final June session of the outdoor lapsit storytime for babies at the 6th & B Community Garden.

stories Free Up to 12mo East Village