The Best Local Community Events in NYC

Community events in NYC

Find the best events happening next weekend for baby & toddler (0–2)

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

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Wednesday Sep. 3, 2025

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Noon – 5 pm

Haffen Park Back to School Concert & Giveaway

Haffen ParkBronx, New York

Saturday Sep. 6

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10 am – 1 pm

Family Art Project: Such Are Snakes

10 am – 1 pm

Touch a Truck

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

Sunday Sep. 7

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10 am – 1 pm

Family Art Project: Such Are Snakes

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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 am – noon

Downtown Rosh HaShanah Palooza

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Free

Hebrew Union CollegeManhattan

10:45 am – noon

Tkiya New Year Jam

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Free

Commonpoint QueensForest Hills

Friday Sep. 19

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Noon – 5 pm

Plant Sale

Sunday Sep. 21

Paws Walk Flyer

8 am – 1 pm

4th Annual Long Island Cares 5k & Paws Walk

Ages: All
Animals
Community

Belmont Lake State ParkNorth Babylon

Sunday Sep. 28

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10 am – 4 pm

The Great Whale Takeover

Ages: All
Animals
Art

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Sunday Oct. 5

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Noon – 6 pm

The Atlantic Antic™ 50th Anniversary Festival

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Atlantic Avenue from Hicks Street to Fourth AvenueBrooklyn

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