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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, January 18, 2025
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Sunday, January 19, 2025
CANCELED: Creative Art Family Edition
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.
Category: Concerts, Art, Best for Kids, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Monday, January 20, 2025
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Opening Reception: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for the opening reception of Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Event
Friday, January 24, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Discover Your Inner Artist: A Nature Painting Adventure!
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Dive into the world of creativity with Professor Ed Murr from F.I.T. as he guides you through a fun and engaging nature-painting series.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Paint Night: Lunar Celebration
at Gymnasium (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Lunar New Year Celebration through art. Participants will be led step by step through a painting experiences using acrylic paint on canvas and watercolor paper.
Category: Art, Best for Kids, Lunar New Year, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Celebrate and Learn: Lunar New Year
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate and Learn more with us about Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 25th between 1 and 4 PM at this free family program!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Food, Lunar New Year, Workshops
Free!
Event
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Monday, January 27, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Fun with Printmaking
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
You will learn the basics of printmaking such as block printing, monotype and collagraph printing.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Mocktail And Paint
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Friday, January 31, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Discover Your Inner Artist: A Nature Painting Adventure!
at Dance Room (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Dive into the world of creativity with Professor Ed Murr from F.I.T. as he guides you through a fun and engaging nature-painting series.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Hands-on Black History: Oysters!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us as we dive into the history of Black oystermen and the legacy of Thomas Downing, the oyster King of NY!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Monday, February 3, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Fun with Printmaking
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
You will learn the basics of printmaking such as block printing, monotype and collagraph printing.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Friday, February 7, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Greenbelt Native Plant Center Papermaking Workshop
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn to make plantable paper from recycled pulp embedded with native seeds
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Cultural Fashion Showcase
at Multi-Use Room B (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Cultural Fashion Showcase
Category: Dance, Art, History, Black History Month, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Abstract Glitter Art: Patterns and Abstract Designs with Colored Glitter
at Activity Room A (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us to make Valentine’s Day themed art pieces.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Winter Landscape Photography
at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Whether you have a fancy camera or a just cell phone camera to learn how to frame the natural beauty of winter through the lens. Bring your own camera or smartphone.
Category: Art, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Valentine's Day Celebration
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come create cards for your special person
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Valentine's Day, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Monday, February 10, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Adaptive Learn To Sing
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy theatre and art? Join us for music, creative movement, and art workshops.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Art, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Designing Interactive Media
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 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
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Arsenal Gallery: Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is pleased to present Brooklyn Dreamland, Land without Shadows, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Christopher Spinelli depicting a bygone era of Coney Island on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Category: Art
Free!
Fun with Printmaking
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House)
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
You will learn the basics of printmaking such as block printing, monotype and collagraph printing.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Workshops, Accessible Activities
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