Lower East Side Kids Activities Calendar

13 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

Toddler Time at Tompkins Square Library

Tompkins Square Library

Bring your toddlers to share fun stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays in the children's room.

stories Free 18mo-3y Lower East Side

Thursday, June 11

Lego Club at Ottendorfer Library

Ottendorfer Library

Children are invited to get creative and build with Legos while meeting other fans.

science Free 4y-12y Lower East Side

Thursday Family Storytime at Seward Park Library

Seward Park Library

A morning of engaging stories and songs for young children and their families on the library's children's floor.

stories Free Up to 5y Lower East Side

Saturday, June 13

Saturday Family Storytime at Seward Park Library

Seward Park Library

Join librarians for books, songs, and rhymes in a session best for children up to age 5 and their caregivers.

stories Free Up to 5y Lower East Side

Felt Donuts — Sewing Workshop for Kids (June 13)

Immigrant Social Services (ISS)

A hands-on kid-friendly sewing workshop where children make felt “donuts” (good for crafty kids who like making something to take home).

art Paid (see Eventbrite listing for current price) 6y-12y Lower East Side

Monday, June 15

Beyblade Tournament Series at Ottendorfer Library

Ottendorfer Library

Compete in a Beyblade tournament; bring your own or borrow one from the library.

general Free 7y-12y Lower East Side

Community Garden Lapsit Storytime — June 15

6th & B Community Garden (Ottendorfer Library)

Bond with your baby through books, songs, and gentle movement in a beautiful community garden setting.

stories Free Up to 18mo Lower East Side

Wednesday, June 17

PreK Storytime Afternoons at Seward Park Library

Seward Park Library

An afternoon session of stories and songs designed for youngsters to build early literacy skills.

stories Free 3y-6y Lower East Side

Kids in Motion at Seward Park

Seward Park

Free drop-in outdoor play led by NYC Parks staff featuring organized sports, games, and fitness demos.

sports Free 5y-12y Lower East Side

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth Tour: Reclaiming Black Spaces + Moores

Tenement Museum

A special combination walking and apartment tour exploring Black history and immigrant life in the 1860s.

general Check website for pricing 5y+ Lower East Side

Saturday, June 20

ICP Family Art Hour

International Center of Photography

A hands-on workshop where families explore photography techniques and exhibitions together.

art Free 4y+ Lower East Side

Sunday, June 21

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

Museum at Eldridge Street (Eldridge Street Synagogue) / Eldridge Street block between Division & Canal

A big, family-friendly Lower East Side block party with performances plus kid crafts/activities celebrating Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican culture.

general Free (food/drinks available for purchase) Up to 12y Lower East Side

Monday, June 22

Community Garden Lapsit Storytime — June 22

6th & B Community Garden (Ottendorfer Library)

Bond with your baby through books, songs, and gentle movement in a beautiful community garden setting.

stories Free Up to 18mo Lower East Side