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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM: Astoria Heights Playground
at Play Area (JHS 10) (in Astoria Heights Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
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!
KIM: Lawrence Virgilio Playground
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
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!
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!
Shooting for the Stars
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Participants will complete drills including dribbling, shooting, passing and running on a team.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Jr. Knicks Basketball Clinics and Leagues, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Afro-Brazillian Capoeira Celebration
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Afro-Brazillian
Category: Dance, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Take a tour of the Historic Conference House, a Staten Island landmark built over 300 years ago, and the site of the 1776 Peace Conference.
Category: History, Tours
CANCELED: Dance Fitness
at Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELED: Intro To Dance for Kids
at Dance Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dance
Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
CANCELED: Intro To Dance for Youth
at Dance Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dance
Category: Dance, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
STRONG Nation®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration with NAIC-NY
at Bronx Zoo (in Bronx Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us and our partners from the North American Indigenous Center – New York for a free day of fun and celebration of indigenous cultures! This event will be held at the canoe launch area of the Mitsubishi River Walk at the Bronx Zoo. The event will run from 1-4pm and will feature a variety of activities including:
Canoeing and Kayaking
Indigenous Dances
Dreamcatcher making workshop
Mini-library of indigenous books
Indigenous Art exhibit
All activities are walk-in and first come, first served. No pre-registration is available for the event.
**Note: The entrance of the Mitsubishi River Walk is accessible via the Boston Road & Bronx River Parkway Road entrance of the Bronx Zoo (near Bronx River Parking Lot B). There will be NO parking available on location for this event, though street parking may be available within walking distance. We highly encourage participants to take public transportation.**
This event was made possible through funding from Ponce Bank.
For more information, please reach out to victoria.toro@bronxriver.org
Category: Arts & Crafts, Kayaking and Canoeing, Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Event
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Chair Yoga
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Chair Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all- but designed for those who prefer to be seated.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Hands Down, Elevate and Shoot Teen
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC for this unique basketball training
Category: Fitness, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
HONK NYC!: Samba Saturday
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Samba your Saturday with NYC Parks & HONK NYC!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Dance, Art, Best for Kids, Free Summer Concerts, Seniors, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Art Exhibition & Poetry Reading: "City. Like grain, you grew from the Deep Sea"
at 6BC Botanical Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This curated exhibition by Sarah Viviana Valdez, showcasing the works of 15 artists in the beautiful setting of the 6BC Botanical Garden.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Astronomy
Free!
Men and Teens Group
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative and educational discussion with our expert(s) in the arts. Listen to them explore and examine music, movies, books, art, theater, and much more.
Category: Talks, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use a variety of creative mediums to bring your imagination to life in the interactive space of a video game world
Category: Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Spooky Snug Harbor Tours
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
7:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This fall, join us for “Spooky Snug Harbor,” a series of nighttime walking tours aimed at shedding light on Snug Harbor’s darkest history.
Category: History, Tours, Halloween
Spooky Snug Harbor Séance
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
10:30 p.m.–11:15 p.m.
Explore some of the tools used to contact spirits of other dimensions, and see what you discover on the Spooky Snug Harbor Séance!
Category: Tours, Halloween
Sunday, October 13, 2024
It's My Park at Cadman Plaza Park
at Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Cadman Park Conservancy to beautify at Cadman Plaza Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Leap to the Beat!
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
A dance fitness class that will not only raise your heart rate, but your spirits as well!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
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!
Double-Dutch for all with Miriam
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come Learn Various ways to jump rope.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Conference House Tours
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Take a tour of the Historic Conference House, a Staten Island landmark built over 300 years ago, and the site of the 1776 Peace Conference.
Category: History, Tours
Creative Art Family Edition
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month: Bilingual Nature Story Time // Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for storytime! Books will be read in English and Spanish // Únase a los Urban Park Rangers para la hora del cuento! Los libros se leerán en inglés y español
Category: Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Hispanic Heritage Month
Free!
Event
Awaken to Inner Peace: Walk, Breathe, and Meditate in Nature
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at Awaken to Inner Peace. Let's cultivate calm & spread positivity in our community. Walk, breathe, meditate in nature. Discuss how to integrate peace into our daily lives.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Nature, Fitness, History, Dogs, Tours, It's My Park, Talks, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Native American Heritage Month, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Walking, Yoga & Pilates Classes, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Event
Fall 2024 Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concert series.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Open Mic at Newkirk Community Garden
at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers etc. are welcome. Family friendly. Come share your talents under the evening skies in our beautiful garden.
Category: Concerts, Nature, Art, Theater
Free!
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday October 2
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Family Camping: Brooklyn
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday October 2
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Spooky Snug Harbor Tours
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
7:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This fall, join us for “Spooky Snug Harbor,” a series of nighttime walking tours aimed at shedding light on Snug Harbor’s darkest history.
Category: History, Tours, Halloween
Monday, October 14, 2024
Monday Morning Clean Ups
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up.
Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Art from the Heart: An exhibition of vintage artwork by local artists of Staten Island's South Shore
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Art From the Heart, arranged by the Tottenville Historical Society at the historic H.H. Biddle House features vintage paintings from their collection.
Category: Birding, Nature, Art, History, Waterfront, Open House New York, Hiking, Wildlife, Walking
Free!
Art Exhibition: Kenshō by Vince Serecin
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Birds with an exhibition: Kenshō, artwork by Vince Serecin.
Category: Education, Art, History, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Indigenous People's Day: Indigenous Roots
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike to discuss the deep connection between humans and plants that transcends time with a particular focus on the practices of the Lenape.
Category: Nature, History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
CANCELED: Fitness is Knowledge
at Dance Room (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This Class is designed to challenge your strength and endurance. Sessions are specifically designed to focus different muscle group
Category: Fitness, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Learn To Play Basketball
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn To Play Basketball
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Learn To Play Soccer
at Athletic Field
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the world’s most popular sport - soccer. Learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot out on the pitch.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Soccer
Free!
Kids
We Practice as a Team!
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Recreation learn defense, passing and shooting techniques.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball, Social Sports, Sports Camps
Free!
Kids
Play 8 Ball Pool
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join our instructional billiards program and sharpen your skills while playing this fun completive sport
Category: Adaptive Programs, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Yoga
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Ambeka, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
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