Upper West Side Kids Activities Calendar

32 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 9

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Family Storytime at Bloomingdale Library

Bloomingdale Library

Join librarians for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books perfect for young children and their caregivers.

stories Free Up to 5y Upper West Side

Wednesday, June 10

World Cup Wonder at Children's Museum of Manhattan

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Celebrate the World Cup by creating art and participating in movement activities centered on athleticism.

art Paid Up to 6y Upper West Side

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 10

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Music Storytime with Antonio Truyols (Summer for the City) — June 10, 1:00 PM

David Geffen Hall (Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby), Lincoln Center

A second daytime slot of Lincoln Center's family music storytime with Antonio Truyols (great for nap-schedule flexibility).

music Free (ticketing may be required; check event page) Up to 12y Upper West Side

Wildlife Superheroes! with New Canaan Nature Center

Riverside Library

A naturalist-led program exploring why popular superheroes are often named after animals and meeting live wildlife.

animals Free 6y-12y Upper West Side

Music Storytime with Antonio Truyols (Summer for the City) — June 10, 11:00 AM

David Geffen Hall (Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby), Lincoln Center

Family-friendly music-filled storytime led by pianist/composer Antonio Truyols at Lincoln Center.

music Free (ticketing may be required; check event page) Up to 12y Upper West Side

Thursday, June 11

Locomotive Lawn Live (Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime) — June 11

Locomotive Lawn (Riverside Park South)

Free outdoor musical storytime with sing-alongs on the turf by the big locomotive in Riverside Park South.

stories Free Up to 12y Upper West Side

Kinetic Creativity: Making Dances Outside

Locomotive Lawn, Riverside Park

A creative dance class for kids where they learn movement making in unusual park spaces with professional dancers.

music Free Up to 10y Upper West Side

Celebrate the World Cup: Mexico vs. South Africa Viewing

St. Agnes Library

Join the library for a livestreamed viewing of a World Cup soccer match, open to all ages.

sports Free Up to 12y Upper West Side

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 11

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Friday, June 12

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 12

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Saturday, June 13

Puzzles & Play at Bloomingdale Library

Bloomingdale Library

A drop-in program featuring board puzzles, floor puzzles, and dramatic play materials like costumes and LEGOs.

general Free 3y-12y Upper West Side

Little Red's Hood (Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre) — June 13

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (Central Park)

Kid-favorite Central Park marionette show (recommended ages 3–8) with a modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood.

art Paid tickets (fees/taxes included; see ticketing page for current price) 3y-8y Upper West Side

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 13

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Family Craft Time — June 13, 2026

NYPL Branch Library

A short afternoon craft break for families to enjoy together.

general Free 4y-12y Upper West Side

Big Umbrella Day (Summer for the City) — June 13

Lincoln Center

Free day-long campus takeover at Lincoln Center designed to welcome neurodivergent audiences and their families with relaxed, participatory programming.

general Free Up to 12y Upper West Side

World Cup, World Cultures Celebration at AMNH

American Museum of Natural History

Celebrate the opening weekend of the FIFA World Cup with soccer-themed activities and the science of sport.

science Free with admission Up to 12y Upper West Side

Sunday, June 14

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 14

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Tuesday, June 16

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 16

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Bounce — June 16, 2026

NYPL Branch Library

A gentle, slow-paced session featuring books, songs, and movement for pre-walkers.

general Free Upper West Side

Wednesday, June 17

Family Storytime at St. Agnes Library

St. Agnes Library

An in-person series featuring songs and favorite read-aloud books for young children and their families.

stories Free Up to 5y Upper West Side

Perfect Fruit Bowl Painting: Kids Social (Color Me Mine UWS) — June 17

Color Me Mine (Upper West Side)

Kid-friendly guided pottery-painting social where kids paint a watermelon bowl and meet new friends (deposit required; pottery cost extra).

art $25 deposit + pottery cost (chosen day-of) 6y-12y Upper West Side

Family Storytime — June 17, 2026

53rd Street Library, Community Room

Songs, rhymes, and read-aloud books designed for young children and their caregivers.

general Free Upper West Side

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 17

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Thursday, June 18

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 18

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Locomotive Lawn Live (Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime) — June 18

Locomotive Lawn (Riverside Park South)

Free outdoor musical storytime and sing-alongs—easy weekday morning plan near the Hudson River waterfront.

stories Free Up to 12y Upper West Side

Friday, June 19

Celebrate Juneteenth in Historic Seneca Village

Central Park (Seneca Village)

A special performance of music, dance, and spoken word celebrating the spirit of community and the history of Seneca Village.

general Free Up to 12y Upper West Side

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 19

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Saturday, June 20

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 20

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

Puzzles & Play at Bloomingdale Library

Bloomingdale Library

A drop-in Saturday session with various puzzles and building toys for preschool through elementary-aged children.

general Free 3y-12y Upper West Side

Sunday, June 21

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 21

Central Park

Experience Shakespeare's historical tragedy in a peripatetic production where the audience follows the actors through the park.

art Free Upper West Side

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