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Discover a new hobby, or tap into tradition! Our parks offer opportunities for crafters of all ages. Whether you're looking for an entertaining children's activity, or you want to improve your own skill, browse the list of events below to find an activity that's right for you!
Arts & Crafts Events
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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
Free!
Kids
Earth Day Upcycling Art Event
at Multi-Use Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center for a lovely day of artistic exploration. We will repurpose old items to create new beautiful pieces of art. This event is family friendly an
Free!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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!
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
Free!
Kids
Storytelling Workshop
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This Program is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills and unleash their imagination
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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!
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
Free!
Kids
Friday, April 25, 2025
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!
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
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Volunteer Garden Workday: Maple Street Community Garden
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Volunteers will assist with building a compost sifting table, transplanting seed starts, and general clean-up. There will also be fun wood carving, crafting activities, and a food demo.
Free!
Havemeyer Garden Association Rock Painting Fun Day
at Havemeyer Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to Havemeyer Garden Association! Volunteers will assist with painting rocks and preparing the garden for the upcoming spring season.
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!
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
Free!
Kids
Earth Day Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival! We’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome warmer weather & seasonal blooms.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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!
Free!
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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!
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This Program is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills and unleash their imagination
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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!
Free!
Friday, May 2, 2025
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!
Free!
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at Julio Caraballo Field
at Athletic Field
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Nature's Workshop: Natural Dyes Journaling
at Lawn Area (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fun workshop where you will learn about some of the plants that can be used to extract marvelous and unique color palettes.
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!
Free!
Edwardian Mother's Day Tea
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
We welcome you to enjoy a spot of tea and light refreshments as well as the opportunity to learn some more about 20th Century teas and participate in some of the games enjoyed at tea.
Spring Family Paint Day
at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spring Family Paint Day
Free!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Hippo Playground Spring Fair
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Spring Fair celebrates the season with pony rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, games, prizes, crafts, food, cupcake decorating, face painting, entertainment, and more!
Free!
Event
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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!
Free!
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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!
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This Program is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills and unleash their imagination
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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!
Free!
Friday, May 9, 2025
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!
Free!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Arts & Crafts Showcase
at Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Just in time for Mother's Day, come and feast your eyes on the creativity of local artisans.
Free!
Event
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Arts & Crafts Showcase
at Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Just in time for Mother's Day, come and feast your eyes on the creativity of local artisans, featuring live puppets and crafts!
Free!
Event
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!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers - Leaf Printing Workshop
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring WonderSpark Puppets!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Free!
Kids
Celebrate and Dance: Tinikling
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate this AAPI Heritage month at King Manor with the Queensboro Dance Festival by learning the National Dance of the Philippines, Tinikling!
Free!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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!
Free!
Spring Crafting - Dream Catcher
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
In honor of Mother's Day, we construct dream catchers for the loved ones who tenderly, patiently and tirelessly watch over us, and reciprocate the love, by making them a dream catcher to lovingly watch over them as they have for us.
Free!
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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!
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This Program is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills and unleash their imagination
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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!
Free!
Friday, May 16, 2025
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!
Free!
Earth Day Celebration
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Raising awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species
Free!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at Shoelace Park
at Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" Event
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!
Free!
Fae Day 2025 - Neo Brooklyn
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory experience where nature meets neon, folklore meets future, & imagination knows no bounds with music, interactive art, cosmic storytelling, and more!
Free!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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!
Free!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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!
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This Program is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills and unleash their imagination
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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!
Free!
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