NYC Parks Events Calendar

NYRR Open Run: Highland Park

at Jamaica Ave and Cleveland St (in Highland Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Shore Road Park

at Lawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park

at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park

at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

at Astoria Park, Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

White Plains Road Farmers Market

at Williamsbridge Square, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bringing farm fresh food straight to your table in Williamsbridge, Bronx! Join us at the farmers market to discover more about local produce, artisans, and sustainable practices.
Category: Markets, Food
Free!

NYRR Open Run St. Marys Park

at 149th Street Entrance between St. Ann's Avenue and Eagle Avenue (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

Hattie Carthan Community Garden Saturday Market

at Hattie Carthan Community Farmers Market, Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Hattie Carthan Community Market for a weekly Saturday market until November 16th. Enjoy free cooking demonstrations, compost drop off, culinary offerings, and more!
Category: Markets, Food

2024.10.12 Idlewild Park Forest Restoration

at Idlewild Park

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Idlewild Park!
Category: Nature
Free!

It's My Park at The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground

at 46th Avenue and 164th Street (in The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground), Queens

9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Green Earth Urban Gardens to beautify The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park

at Baisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area.
Category: Sports, Running/Jogging, Walking
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Weekend Community Clean Up

at Park House (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan 

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Spend the second Saturday morning of each month volunteering with us and give back to the park you love!
Category: Volunteer
Free!

It's My Park at Brighton Playground

at Basketball Courts (in Brighton Playground), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Mapes Ballfield

at Mapes Ballfield (in Mapes Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general cleanup at Mapes Ballfield.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park

at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to work with NBPA's lead gardener to remove invasive weeds at Bushwick Inlet Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Broadway Beautification Days at Fort Tryon Park

at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for some spring cleaning in Fort Tryon Park on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month!
Category: Volunteer
Free!

Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden

at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Idlewild Community Peace Gardening

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Category: Fitness, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

Socrates Farmstand

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Every Saturday at Socrates through to the fall, Socrates Sculpture Park’s Farmstand offers fresh seasonal local produce. The Socrates Farmstand is run by community members and teen work study students.
Category: Nature, Markets, Food, Waterfront, Accessible Activities
Free!

Corn Husk Dolls

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Workshops, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!

Socrates Farmstand

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Every Saturday at Socrates through to the fall, Socrates Sculpture Park’s Farmstand offers fresh seasonal local produce with our vegetable partner The Queens Farm. The Socrates Farmstand is run by community members and teen work study students.
Category: Markets, Food

Soundview Park Restoration

at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in Soundview Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

It's My Park at Graniteville Quarry Park

at Graniteville Quarry Park, Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Graniteville Quarry to cleanup and plant daffodils at Graniteville Quarry Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square

at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square), Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with My Friends Place NY, Inc. to collect litter, rake leaves, and beautify Seth Low Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Lemon Creek Park

at Lemon Creek Park, Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC H2O to clean up at Lemon Creek Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park Playground (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

It's My Park at Fort Totten Park

at Fort Totten Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Douglaston Garden Club to beautify Fort Totten Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!

Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!

Socrates X Noguchi Field Guide: Ritual: Fire as Material

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the theme of light & shadow in Noguchi’s work & create experimental drawings with charcoal residue left behind by a bonfire.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Halloween, Talks, Waterfront, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!

Art Exhibit - Bridges: Join, Link, Connect, Unite

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The South Shore Artists Group Presents an Art Exhibit Bridges: Join, Link, Connect, Unite
Category: Tours, Waterfront, Open House New York, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Hula Hoop Aerobics

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops! Hoops are available for loaning.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes
Free!

World's Fair History Metaverse Scavenger Hunt

at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a history scavenger hunt inspired by the popular mobile game application "Pokemon Go".
Category: Nature, History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Zumba

at BronxWorks - Classic Community Center, Bronx

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!