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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, February 1, 2025
World Wetlands Day Celebration
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day with us as we explore the importance of wetlands. Play EcoBingo & learn from experts about local wetland conservation opportunities.
Category: Education, Nature, Games, Talks, Workshops, Teen Media Education Classes
Free!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Valentines Day Craft
at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Baby Dunk All Star Weekend
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Baseball/Softball
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, History, Best for Kids, Black History Month, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 21, 2025
The Ultimate Connect Four Challenge
at Gymnasium (Part A) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free events
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Pokemon Day
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center, Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Pokemon Day
Category: Games, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Friday, February 28, 2025
Girls 14U Swishing and Dishing Three on Three Basketball Tournament
at Gymnasium (Full) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Basketball/Netball
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Hands-on History: Join or Dice!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us as we play the anniversary of the Stamp Act away by making folded paper dice and enjoying games in King Manor’s classroom.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Games, History, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Global Recycle Day
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Global Recycling Day aims to promote the use of recycled materials. It offers an opportunity to focus on recycling and its benefits to the environment!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshops
Free!
Monday, March 24, 2025
Ultimate Supercar Showcase
at Gymnasium (Part A) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fun with the ultimate supercar showcase at Kwame Ture Center.
Category: Education, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Friday, March 28, 2025
Game Night at Kwame Ture Center
at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us at Kwame Ture center for an afternoon of game and fun.
Category: Education, Games, Best for Kids, Talks, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025
45th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at New York City, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks GreenThumb and GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Volunteer, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Gardening
Free!
Kids
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