Kid-Friendly Things to Do in the Upper West Side This Week
From the American Museum of Natural History to library storytimes along Amsterdam Avenue and the playgrounds of Riverside and Central Park, the Upper West Side is one of Manhattan's best neighborhoods for young kids. Here's what's happening this week — pulled fresh from venue calendars, not last season's list.
Updated July 1, 2026 · 46 events in the next 7 days
Wednesday, July 1
- 12:00 PMDrama / Games / Improv
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 1:30 PMRocks, Smocks & Animals Drop-In
The Art Farm · 431 E 91st St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10128, USA
- 1:30 PMPreschool Steps
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · 120 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069, USA
18-36 months
- 2:30 PMMusic 2
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · 120 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069, USA
16-28 months
- 7:30 PMStudio Fine Art Drawing and Painting
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
5-10 · $1,235
- 7:35 PM
- 9:15 PMИзучаем Великих Художников (Studying Great Artists)
Upper West Art, LLC · West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
7-14
Thursday, July 2
- 12:00 PMFriendship Bracelet Workshop
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 1:30 PMRocks, Smocks & Animals Drop-In
The Art Farm · 431 E 91st St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10128, USA
- 2:45 PM
- 7:35 PM
- 9:10 PMStudio Art Drawing & Acrylic Painting From A Still Life
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
11-18 · $1,425
Friday, July 3
- 12:00 PMDouble Gameshow
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMMonthly Talent Show
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMSilent Disco Party
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 1:30 PMRocks, Smocks & Animals Drop-In
The Art Farm · 431 E 91st St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10128, USA
- 1:30 PMFun Friday (18 Months & Older)
The Art Farm · 431 E 91st St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10128, USA
18 months+
- 2:00 PM
- 2:45 PM
- 8:00 PMStudio Fine Art Drawing and Painting
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
5-10 · $1,235
- 9:35 PMStudio Art & Portfolio Development / Anime/Manga Story Board Illustration
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
11-18 · $1,425
Saturday, July 4
- 12:00 PMAnimal Encounters (Ages 6 months and Older)
The Art Farm · 431 E 91st St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10128, USA
6 months+
- 1:30 PMStudio Fine Art Drawing and Painting
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
5-10 · $1,235
- 3:00 PM
- 3:05 PMStudio Art & Portfolio Development / Anime/Manga Story Board Illustration
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
11-18 · $1,425
- 9:00 PMAnnual July 4th Celebration
West Side Community Garden · 123 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
All ages · Free
- 10:00 PMAnnual Picnic for 4th of July Celebration
West Side Community Garden · 123 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
Sunday, July 5
- 3:00 PM
- 7:30 PMStudio Fine Art Drawing and Painting
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
5-10 · $1,235
- 10:00 PMEndless Summer Nights
Lucky Strike Times Square · 222 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
All ages · $31.99
Monday, July 6
- 12:00 PMBouncy House by Bouncy Bliss
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMButterfly Growing Experience
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMSafari Playground Trips with Sprinklers
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMDaily Storytime for YCL Campers
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-6 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMBaseball with Gregory
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMBasketball with Justin
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 12:00 PMRhythm and Percussion Warriors
Steve & Kate's Camp - Upper West Side · 270 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
4-12 · Day Pass or Summer Pass
- 7:30 PMStudio Fine Art Drawing and Painting
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
5-10 · $1,235
- 8:00 PM
- 8:30 PMИзучаем Великих Художников (Studying Great Artists)
Upper West Art, LLC · West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
7-14
- 9:05 PMAcrylic Painting From A Skill Level
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
11-18 · $1,425
- 9:10 PM
- 9:45 PMУроки Творчества (Advanced Art Class for Gifted and Talented Young Artists)
Upper West Art, LLC · West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
9-16
Tuesday, July 7
- 8:00 PMОсновы Рисунка и Живописи (Drawing and Painting Basics)
Upper West Art, LLC · West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
5-9
- 9:05 PMAcrylic Painting From A Skill Level
Arts In Action VAP · 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA
11-18 · $1,425
- 9:15 PMИзучаем Великих Художников (Studying Great Artists)
Upper West Art, LLC · West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
7-14