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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, December 6, 2024
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Family and children are invited to join us for some winter fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Games, Winter Holidays, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Senior Holiday Event
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Let's get together for the holiday cheer.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Holiday Lightings, Visit Santa, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
WBO's Silent Night Disco
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a holiday Silent Disco event at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Come out and boogie on the dance floor while you listen to your favorite music using headphones
Category: Dance, Winter Holidays, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Holiday Origami Ornament Making
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in folding various paper evergreen trees and animal themed tree ornaments. Papers provided, Ranger guided folds and steps.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Winter Holidays
Free!
McDonald's Park A Christmastime Celebration: Cookies, Crafts, and Santa
at Multi-Use Room
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join McDonald's Park for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer, delicious treats, and creative fun!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Very Merry Holiday Season: Arts and Crafts Workshop
at Courtyard (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us at A.R.R.O.W.'s holiday event on 12/15/24 at 12pm
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Nature Ornament Making
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This winter, join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature's Workshop series. Create your own nature inspired holiday ornament to take home for the holidays.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Winter Holidays
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Lunch With Frosty
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Festivals, Winter Holidays, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Friday, December 20, 2024
DeMatti Tiny Tots Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer and creativity!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays
Free!
Kids
De Matti Youth Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer and creativity!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Nature's Workshop: Nature Ornament Making
at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This winter, join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature's Workshop series. Create your own nature inspired holiday ornament to take home for the holidays.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Winter Holidays
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Brunch with Santa
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a light brunch and meet and greet with Santa.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Food, Winter Holidays, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Winter Solstice Ornaments
at Austin J. McDonald Playground, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Winter is here! Join the Rangers in celebration of the shortest day of the year and the slow approach of spring. Create celestial ornaments to commemorate the solstice.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Winter Holidays, Hiking
Free!
Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn the essentials of starting and maintaining a campfire and afterwards enjoy s’mores around the fire to celebrate the end of the celestial year
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Winter Holidays, Hiking
Free!
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