Upper East Side Kids Activities Calendar

20 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 9

Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, or The Battery

Experience a classic Shakespearean performance in a beautiful outdoor NYC park setting.

outdoors Free Upper East Side

Museum Mile Festival 2026

Museum Mile (Fifth Avenue)

A massive outdoor block party where eight major museums open their doors for free with live music and kids' art activities.

general Free Upper East Side

Little Movers Storytime at Yorkville Library

Yorkville Library

Help your active toddler build early learning skills through stories, songs, and movement.

stories Free 18mo-3y Upper East Side

Jewish Jams! with Paige Borden — June 9

Congregation Or Zarua

A short, upbeat Jewish-music singalong geared for little ones and their grown-ups to get ready for summer (music + movement).

music Not listed (check event page) 6mo-5y Upper East Side

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Webster Library

Webster Library

Bond with your baby through movement, books, and songs in a gentle, slow-paced environment.

stories Free Up to 18mo Upper East Side

Wednesday, June 10

Early Literacy Lapsit at 67th Street Library

67th Street Library

A gentle program for pre-walkers and crawlers to explore books and songs with their caregivers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Upper East Side

Thursday, June 11

Story-Craft at Webster Library

Webster Library

A weekly journey of exploration and creation featuring a book reading followed by a themed craft project.

art Free 6y-12y Upper East Side

Curious George Exhibit Opening — June 11

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Explore the world of the mischievous monkey in this new interactive math and science exhibit.

science $16 Upper East Side

Friday, June 12

Kids Coloring Time at Yorkville Library

Yorkville Library

A creative afternoon using an assortment of coloring pages, crayons, and pencils provided by the library.

art Free 3y-12y Upper East Side

Comics Club at 67th Street Library

67th Street Library

Explore the library's graphic novel collection and draw your own comics with friends.

art Free 8y-13y Upper East Side

Saturday, June 13

Stroller Hour at the Guggenheim

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

A stroller-friendly gallery experience before public hours featuring interactive activities and artmaking.

art $30 for adults, children free Up to 4y Upper East Side

Volunteer Work Day at Carl Schurz Park

Carl Schurz Park

Join neighbors to help maintain the park; children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.

outdoors Free 5y+ Upper East Side

Sunday, June 14

Sunday School (weekly) — June 14

Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist

A weekly Sunday School hour running alongside Sunday service, welcoming kids/teens for age-group instruction and community.

general Free Up to 12y Upper East Side

Monday, June 15

Lapsit Storytime: Babies and Books — June 15

53rd Street Library

A recurring weekly session for babies to explore the joys of books and songs with their caregivers.

stories Free Up to 18mo Upper East Side

Tuesday, June 16

The DiscOasis Opening — June 16

Wollman Rink

Experience an immersive musical and theatrical roller-skating party at Wollman Rink.

sports Varies Upper East Side

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 16

Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, or The Battery

Experience a classic Shakespearean performance in a beautiful outdoor NYC park setting.

outdoors Free Upper East Side

Wednesday, June 17

Learn with Carnegie Hall — June 17

Carnegie Hall (Online)

Stream a family-friendly concert featuring jazz, bomba, and the vibrant sounds of Brazil's Carnival.

music Free Upper East Side

Toddler Open Play at Webster Library

Webster Library

A library playdate featuring developmentally appropriate materials in a safe and warm environment.

general Free 18mo-3y Upper East Side

Saturday, June 20

Art Cart at the Guggenheim

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Drop-in communal art making in the galleries inspired by current exhibitions.

art Free with museum admission Up to 12y Upper East Side

Monday, June 22

Lapsit Storytime: Babies and Books — June 22

53rd Street Library

A weekly literacy program for babies featuring songs, rhymes, and gentle movement.

stories Free Up to 18mo Upper East Side

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