West Village Kids Activities Calendar

19 activities this month

Tuesday, June 9

Early Literacy: Little Movers Storytime at Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park (east alcove near the Playground for Big Kids)

A free, wiggle-friendly outdoor storytime for toddlers/new walkers with songs and movement (check the listing for weather-related changes).

stories Free 12mo-5y West Village

Hopalong Andrew: Urban Cowpoke Roundup! — June 9

Hudson Park Library

An interactive musical program celebrating city life and urban wildlife with high-energy singing and movement for the whole family.

music Free Up to 12y West Village

NYPL Storytime Under the Trees

Washington Square Park (Northern Reading Alcove)

A free outdoor storytime with songs and books under the trees — easy, low-stress, and great for little ones who like a short program. Join librarians from the Hudson Branch for songs and stories outdoors in the park's east alcove.

stories Free Up to 5y West Village

Little Movers Storytime at Jefferson Market Library

Jefferson Market Library

Picture book stories, rhymes, and songs specifically designed for active babies and toddlers.

stories Free Up to 3y West Village

Thursday, June 11

Lego Club — June 11

Ottendorfer Library

Lego fans are invited to get creative and build their own masterpieces while meeting other young builders.

general Free 4y+ West Village

Little Movers Storytime at Hudson Park Library

Hudson Park Library

A high-energy story time for new walkers and toddlers to build early literacy skills through song and movement.

stories Free 12mo-3y West Village

Family Storytime: One Book, One Craft

Jefferson Market Library

A themed read-aloud followed by a creative craft project for children and their families.

art Free 4y-12y West Village

Friday, June 12

Movies Under the Stars: Public School Film Festival

Washington Square Park

A family-friendly outdoor screening featuring works from the 8th Annual Public School Film Festival.

art Free Up to 12y West Village

Open Play: Toddlers at Hudson Park Library

Hudson Park Library

A library playdate where caregivers and children can explore developmentally appropriate toys in a safe space.

general Free 18mo-3y West Village

Saturday, June 13

Open Studio at the Whitney

Whitney Museum of American Art

Families are invited to get creative and make their own art inspired by works currently on view in the museum.

art Free with admission Up to 12y West Village

Sunday, June 14

Whitney Community Pride Mural Artmaking

Whitney Museum of American Art

An all-ages collaborative art project where families can help color a large-scale Pride mural.

art Free Up to 12y West Village

WICKED on Broadway: At the Whitney

Whitney Museum of American Art

Special live performances by cast members of WICKED on Broadway for families and museum visitors.

music Free Up to 12y West Village

Free Second Sunday: Storytime at the Whitney

Whitney Museum of American Art

A special story time session for families as part of the museum's free admission day.

stories Free Up to 12y West Village

Monday, June 15

Community Garden Lapsit Storytime — June 15

Ottendorfer Library (at 6th & B Community Garden)

A gentle program for pre-walkers and their caregivers to bond through books, songs, and movement in a beautiful garden setting.

stories Free Up to 18mo West Village

Wednesday, June 17

Learn with Carnegie Hall

Online

Stream a family concert featuring jazz, Brazilian Carnival sounds, and traditional bomba music.

music Free West Village

Thursday, June 18

Juneteenth Celebration at Pier 45

Hudson River Park — Pier 45

An evening Juneteenth celebration in Hudson River Park that can be a fun, stroller-friendly outing for families who want to be outside together.

outdoors Free (typically; confirm on event listing) Up to 12y West Village

Monday, June 22

Community Garden Lapsit Storytime — June 22

Ottendorfer Library (at 6th & B Community Garden)

A gentle program for pre-walkers and their caregivers to bond through books, songs, and movement in a beautiful garden setting.

stories Free Up to 18mo West Village

Saturday, June 27

Jones Street Festival

Greenwich House Pottery (street in front)

A free, family-friendly West Village street festival with hands-on clay activities for kids plus live music and community tables right outside Greenwich House Pottery.

art Free (RSVP available) 12mo-12y West Village

Musical Wilderness (Mozart for Munchkins) at Jones Street Festival

Jones Street Festival (in front of Greenwich House Pottery)

A kid-focused live-music set as part of the Jones Street Festival, designed to help kids "hear" animal and everyday-life sounds through instruments.

music Free Up to 12y West Village

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