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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.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Zumba Gold®
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Spring Crafting - Modge Podge Spring Pots
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Earth Day is everyday and Spring is in air. We will modge podge clay pots with recycled paper and plant something in your takeaway pot.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
CANCELED: Cardio Dance
at Dance Room (in Jackie Robinson Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Field House Mat Pilates
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for Mat Pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs.
Category: Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Kenshō [seeing nature] & Mudita [sympathetic joy]
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This evolving exhibit, begun in May 2024, reflects the changing seasons. New works highlight local flora, exploring our connection to nature through Muditā—the joy found in others' well-being.
Category: Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Spring Field House Yoga
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Category: Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Early Nature Experiences at Brooklyn Bridge Park
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy's caretaker-and-me program is great for curious little scientists! Designed for ages 2-4, it's offered in the spring, summer, and fall.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids
Kids
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Practice at Al Oerter Recreation Center (Ages 11-14)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages11 to 14, to learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Practice at Al Oerter Recreation Center (Ages 8-10)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructional Basketball practice to youth ages 8 to 10, to learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Bodyweight Burn
at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join me to increase your strength and endurance with this one-hour total body workout.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Zumba
at Dance Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 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, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Gymnasium (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Total Body Fitness
at Gymnasium (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Kenshō [seeing nature] & Mudita [sympathetic joy]
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This evolving exhibit, begun in May 2024, reflects the changing seasons. New works highlight local flora, exploring our connection to nature through Muditā—the joy found in others' well-being.
Category: Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Step Aerobics
at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Step Aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Jr. Knicks Basketball Practice at Al Oerter Recreation Center (Ages 15-17)
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 151 to 17, to learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball through a series of drills.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Zumba
at Queens Public Library - Broadway, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 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!
Beginner Yoga
at Queens Public Library - Forest Hills, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Slow Flow Yoga
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Connect with yourself in Slow Flow Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Body in Motion
at Stage (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
This high-energy total body workout is open to all fitness levels and will keep you moving with fun and challenging bodyweight circuits.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Bootcamp
at Aerobics Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 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, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
SharQui- The Bellydance Workout
at McCarren Play Center (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Friday, April 11, 2025
It's My Park at St. Mary's Park
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of St. Mary's Park to do a general clean-up at St. Mary's Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Zumba Gold®
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Kenshō [seeing nature] & Mudita [sympathetic joy]
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This evolving exhibit, begun in May 2024, reflects the changing seasons. New works highlight local flora, exploring our connection to nature through Muditā—the joy found in others' well-being.
Category: Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes
Free!
Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Queens County Farm Hayrides!
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Visit the Farm Store to purchase your ticket for a tractor-drawn hayride throughout the farm.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, It's My Park, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Open Mic at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
at Multi-Use Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
All artists, musicians, poets, and dancers are welcome to take the stage and showcase their talents!
Category: Education, Dance, Theater, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
CANCELED: Cardio Dance
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Violin Concert with Ariel Horowitz
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Concert Art Guild (CAG) in a co-presentation of violinist and composer Ariel Horowitz.
Category: Concerts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
CANCELED: RISE UP Circuit Training
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Let’s unlock your ultimate potential.
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Saturday, April 12, 2025
NYRR Open Run: St. Marys Park
at St. Mary's Annual 5K Start, 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.
Free!
McGolrick Bird Club
at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!
Zumba
at Multi-Use Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Dance, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Tenkara Fishing
at White Levy Esplanade (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn the art of Tenkara fly fishing in Prospect Park. Try your hand at catching some bluegill, crappie and bass. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Fishing
Free!
Zumba
at Gymnasium (Court) (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Recreation Center Programming, Exercise Classes
Free!
Kenshō [seeing nature] & Mudita [sympathetic joy]
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This evolving exhibit, begun in May 2024, reflects the changing seasons. New works highlight local flora, exploring our connection to nature through Muditā—the joy found in others' well-being.
Category: Art, Accessible Activities
Free!
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