The summer of 2026 is finally here! Whether you are in the city for a few days or having a staycation this year, NYC has so much to offer and a lot of it is free or low cost. Check out some of the links below for things you can do over the summer. Oh and don’t forget Long Island, there are some pretty cool things to do out there too. Check out Mommy Poppins 100 Free Things To Do on Long Island with Kids. From parks to the beach to the Nautical Mile. There is something for everyone.

Grab your bikes, roller skates or walking shoes and head into the city for Summer Streets! The event runs on Saturday’s from 7am to 1pm. Summer Streets! will be held in all five boroughs. Last year the 1^st event happened in Queens! Families can bike ride, walk or even roller skate down local streets in each borough. Along the way check out all the free activities they have planned. Click Summer Streets! for dates and locations. Maybe I’ll see you there!

Below are some more fun ideas for the summer.  Check out some of the links below.

• Time Out for Kids – Check out The best playgrounds in NYC for outdoor playtime. From the Ancient Playground in Central Park to the Beach 30th Playground in the Rockaways to Slide Hill in Governor’s Island, there is a playground for everyone!
• Mommy Poppins – Don’t forget to check out all the amazing play fountains in the city. Don’t forget to bring the water shoes and join your children running through the fountains. Who said play fountains are just for kids!
• Check out 100 Free Things To Do in NYC with Kids on Mommy Poppins. From Movies Under the Stars to the art-and-science play space at The Met, there are so many fun things to do with your kids that are free or low cost.
• NYC Parks – Free Summer Activities for Kids – NYC Parks offer so much for yu and your children to do. Check it out!
• Have you visited the Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadow Park? This is one of my “must do this summer” activities. I hear it is pretty cool.

Share any links or ideas you have, especially if it is local in Queens, and don’t forget to send it to me so I can share with the rest of our school community. Enjoy the wonderful summer!!

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