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.

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from April 3, 2025 to October 11, 2025
in Festivals (x) category

Friday, April 4, 2025

Apr 4

Qingming Festival

at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Qingming Festival
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 6

Marine Park Alliance Presents: Cherry Tree Heaven

at E. 36th St. & Ave. U (in Marine Park)Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
NYC's Director of Tree Planting leads an in-depth discussion of Marine Park's own grove of Yoshino cherry trees, initially planted in the 1980s
Category: Education, Festivals, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Cherry Blossom Festivals
Free!

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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Woodlawn Family Fun Day

at Indian Field (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
An afternoon of fun for the whole family including music & dance, facepainting, crafts, games and more! This year, join us for a Special Ceremony to induct Van Cortlandt Park’s woodlands into the Old-Growth Forest Network.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Festivals, Best for Kids, School Break: Spring Recess
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Apr19

WBO Spring Egg Hunt

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Join us for spring games, arts & crafts, potato sack races and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr19

Easter Super Egg Hunt

at Lobby Game Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr19

Easter Egg Hunt

at Juniper Valley ParkQueens 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come by and enjoy some family fun games, and arts and crafts. You can even take a picture with the Easter Bunny!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Easter
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr19

Bunny Wonderland

at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Celebrate by taking pictures with the easter bunny, play games, win prizes, egg hunt, arts & crafts and more.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr26

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.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Nature, Art, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Food, Waterfront, Cherry Blossom Festivals, Wildlife, Bicycling, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, May 4, 2025

May 4

Summer on the Hudson: New York City Irish Dance Festival

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
A celebration of Irish dance features traditional music and moves from notable talent from around the country and local students alike.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Festivals, Dance Classes
Free!

Saturday, May 10, 2025

May10

Urban Wildlife Festival

at East 149th Street and St. Ann's Avenue (in St. Mary's Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at Urban Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. Discover abundant wildlife at this free family event featuring live animals!
Category: Festivals, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

May17

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
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, May 30, 2025

May30

NYC Parks Presents: Schools Out Celebration

at Playground Area (in Castle Hill Playground)Bronx

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Category: Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Jun21

Feel Free Art Festival

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Feel free to paint. Feel free to dance. Feel free to express yourself. This festival is to allow all people to have the opportunity to enjoy culture and arts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Jul12

Goatham Festival

at Ten Mile Lawn (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of Riverside Park’s famous herd of landscaper goats.
Category: Festivals, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!

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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Aug16

Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Sep 7

Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, local vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Category: Concerts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oct 4

Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers!
Category: Education, Concerts, Festivals, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Oct11

Compostapalooza!

at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Conservancy’s work with compost and appreciate its impact on urban soil at this day of demonstrations, science experiments, and live entertainment!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Festivals, Best for Kids, Talks, Waterfront, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

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