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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.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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!
Freedom Fridays Screening: Woman On the Outside
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this inspiring film!
Category: Film, Free Summer Movies, Talks, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
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
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
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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!
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!
It's My Park at Cooper Park
at Cooper Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to clean up and maintain Cooper Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
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
Zumba
at Dance Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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!
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
Cardio Circuit Blast
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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!
Lake Paddle
at Bronx Zoo (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, October 19th 2024 for a Lake Paddle on the Bronx River! This guided paddle starts and ends at the Bronx Zoo Mitsubishi Riverwalk. It takes paddlers through wooded sections of the river within the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo. This section of the river is very calm and is a great introduction for beginner paddlers and families of all ages.
*Please note: We will not be able to provide parking access for vehicles. Participants who plan to drive and park on zoo property must pay zoo parking fees.
Paddlers will have the option of a canoe (for doubles and families) or a single-person kayak. Solo paddlers will be given priority for our limited number of kayaks. We will provide boats, paddles, PFDs, and a basic paddling safety orientation prior to getting on the water. We ask that participants wear appropriate athletic clothing that may get wet, including closed toe shoes! A ziploc bag to protect a phone or other essentials is also a great idea.
All participants must fill out and sign our Bronx River Alliance Paddle Waivers before getting on the water.
COVID Safety Protocols: Participants are encouraged to wear face masks, at their own discretion. Please perform an at-home health check before attending this event, and stay home if you are experiencing any of the following: cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or a new loss of taste or smell.
Registration will open at 10am, 2 weeks before the event date. If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to email our Recreation Team: paddle@bronxriver.org
Category: Kayaking and Canoeing
Forest Restoration Workshop at High Rock Park, It’s My Park Day!
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join us for a hands-on Forest Restoration Workshop at High Rock Park on It’s My Park Day to help beautify our local green space!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park, City of Forest Day
Free!
Event
Raptors in the Autumn Sky
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be inspired by our feathery friends
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Tours
Free!
Kids
Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
45 minutes of dance aerobics to upbeat pop songs
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise Classes
Free!
Uplifting Grooves Dance Fitness
at NYPL – Woodstock Library (in Dunbar Playground), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
If feeling uplifted and light makes your day, join our class to get your weekly fix of heart pumping exercise.
Category: Dance, Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Autumn Wildlfower Walk
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk to discover the soon-to-be dormant wildflower population. Learn how to find wildflowers and collect and prepare seeds for planting.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Street Hockey
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come on out and play the second fastest sport on two feet. Street Hockey brings the ice to the hard top for fun fast paced action.
Category: Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Hockey
Free!
Kids
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!
Fall Festival
at Victory Field (in Forest Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate fall with seasonal arts & crafts, games, pumpkins and more!
Category: Festivals
Free!
Event
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!
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
West 104th Street Garden 30th Anniversary Festival
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group has a fun, family-friendly day planned with games, a flea market, a raffle, a bake sale, workshops, pumpkin painting and refreshments. All are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Food, Workshops
Free!
Kids
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!
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
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!
Oktoberfest in Dag Hammarskjold 1Plaza
at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Frolic among hundreds of pumpkins when Hammarskjold Plaza is transformed into a country farm for our annual Oktoberfest featuring pumpkin decorating, face painting and balloon art with games, crafts. Halloween photo ops
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!
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!
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!
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!
Essential Footwork and Ball Handling
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at NYC Parks learn basic ball handeling, defense, dribbling, passing, shooting, other skills and techniques.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Fitness, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball, Social Sports
Free!
Kids
It's My Park at Bowne Park
at Bowne Park, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of the Well to beautify Bowne Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Raptorama!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
See live birds of prey up close with American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and NYC Bird Alliance.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
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!
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
HallowScream Fright Wall
at Fitness Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Creatures of the Night: Bats
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
As the night falls, our fuzzy bat companion rises. Let the Urban Park Rangers be your guide as we learn more about these precious winged friends.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
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
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 20, 2024
Sunday Stewardship at Fort Tryon Park
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Fort Tryon Park Trust hosts volunteer opportunities for you, your friends, and family to dig in the dirt the 3rd Sunday of every month!
Category: Volunteer
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, green, & beautify the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!
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!
Brooklyn FAM 2024: Festival of Arts and Music
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss Brooklyn FAM’s 4th annual flagship festival! Join folks from across the borough for an incredible celebration of Latinx and Afro-Latinx voices: Haitian, Afro-Dominican, Colombian, Afro-Colombian, Garifuna, Afro-Panamanian, Mexican, and Guatemalan.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Concerts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Food, Workshops
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!
Autumn Nature Crafts
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get creative as we use the park as an inspiration to construct an autumn inspired nature craft. All crafts material will be provided.You must supply the creativity and positive vibes.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Kids
Open House New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Category: History, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Open House New York
Free!
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