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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, November 23, 2024
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 steward Cooper Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Team RIVER Saturday
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!
Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of these important plants!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Thanksgiving, Workshops
Free!
Kids
World's Fair Marina Wetland Restoration
at 1 Marina Road
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in Worlds Fair Marina! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront
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!
Category: Volunteer
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Staten Island Nature Spotlight: Pond Habitats
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lakes and ponds are thriving habitats to various species of birds, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians and plants.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Event
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!
Greenbelt Hike (Vigorous)
at Forest Hill Road and Alaska Place (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of the Greenbelt on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
It's My Park at Irving Square Park
at Irving Square Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Irving Square Park to rake leaves, winterize garden beds, and beautify Irving Square Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!
Nature Exploration: Captain Tilly Park
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Rangers will introduce you to the many species of birds, plants and other living species within Captain Tilly Park.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: It's My Park at Horseshoe Playground
at Horseshoe Playground, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Horseshoe Playground to do a general cleanup, planting, and painting of the surrounding walls at Horseshoe Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Sunday, November 24, 2024
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (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 McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park
at Central Pavilion (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance to plant, rake leaves, mulch and clean up at Msgr. McGolrick Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Urban Wildlife: Wild Turkeys
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
oin the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the wild turkeys that are seen on Staten Island.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Birding: Waterfowl
at Entrance - Baisley Blvd. & 157th Street (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Winter Tree ID
at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a walk of McCarren Park in search of different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
It's My Park at Andrew Haswell Green Park
at Andrew Haswell Green Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join EsplanadeFriends and our partners GreenParkGardeners NYC for an afternoon dedicated to beautifying the Esplanade on November 24, 2024 from 11 AM-1 PM.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Deer Exploration Hike
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Oh deer! Learn more about this majestic species and explore the park in search of signs and traces of its presence.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Event
Autumn Gardening: Bulb Planting
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we plant bulbs for our spring garden. Daffodils and tulips go in the ground in the fall so we’ll have flowers in the spring!
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Brower Park
at Brower Park Lawn (in Brower Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brower Park to beautify at Brower Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Elmhurst Park Grand Avenue Entrance (in Elmhurst Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of exploration and discovery by uncovering hidden treasures amidst the scenic beauty of nature.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Monday, November 25, 2024
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!
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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!
Fall Fix-Up
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance this fall to help spruce up the park after a busy summer season.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
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!
Harvest Day
at Frank White Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the growing season at Frank White Memorial Garden! Help close down the beds and participate in different activities grounded in medicine, wellness, and compost.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Thursday, November 28, 2024
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!
Prospect Park Stroller Walk
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for a leisurely stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.
Category: Nature, Walking
Free!
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 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, Best for Kids, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Friday, November 29, 2024
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike!
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Thanksgiving, Hiking
Free!
Prospect Park Wellness Walk
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall.
Category: Nature, Outdoor Fitness, Walking
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!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Wolfe's Pond to Acme Pond
at Entrance - Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. This loop hike is roughly 4 miles roundtrip through woodland paths and uphill/downhill inclines.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Thanksgiving, Hiking
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Prospect Park
at Parkside Avenue and South Lake Drive (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike!
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Thanksgiving, Hiking
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Cass Gallagher Trail
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike!
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Thanksgiving, Hiking
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. This hike will take you through the hills Inwood Hill and Fort Tryon and Parks.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Thanksgiving, Hiking
Free!
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 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, Best for Kids, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 30, 2024
It's My Park at Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to rake leaves and clean debris around Westerleigh Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Clifton Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
at 704 Bay Street
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Saturday
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!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
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