The Best Local Community Events in NYC

Community events in NYC

Find the best events from May 27 to Jan 1 for kids (5–8)

Looking for local things to do? Find fun community events near you.

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Tuesday Aug. 26, 2025

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2 – 4 pm

Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care Jackson HeightsNew York City

Thursday Aug. 28

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Noon – 2 pm

Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care ElmhurstNew York City

Sunday Sep. 7

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2 – 4 pm

4th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Attractions

Shorefront Dog RunFar Rockaway

Sunday Sep. 14

10:45 am – noon

Tkiya New Year Jam

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Free

Commonpoint QueensForest Hills

Saturday Sep. 20

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Noon – 5 pm

Kew Gardens Community Arts Day 2025

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Art

Kew Gardens Business DistrictKew Gardens

Saturday Sep. 27

10 am – 1 pm

New York City Congenital Heart Walk

Ages: 3 – 8
Community
Fundraisers

Queens ZooCorona

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