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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, April 26, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
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!
Kids
Spring Festival
at Entrance - West 171 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a day of celebration. Spring is here and we are bringing all our activities outside to enjoy nature!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Easter, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Kids
Monday, April 28, 2025
Discus Thrower Day
at Icahn Plaza (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us for Discus Thrower Day at Randall’s Island Park—a celebration of art, history, and athletic spirit! Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Discus Thrower
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Track & Field
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Hippo Playground Spring Fair
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Spring Fair celebrates the season with pony rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, games, prizes, crafts, food, cupcake decorating, face painting, entertainment, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Playgrounds
Kids
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Bird Bonanza
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fly over to Randall’s Island Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at our annual Bird Bonanza!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
Kids
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Harry Maze Playground Family Day
at Basketball Courts (in Harry Maze Playground), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Shirely Chisholm Recreation Center and introduce the amazing programs and events we have in store!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Kids
WonderSpark Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen & Puppet-Making Workshop
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join RIPA and WonderSpark Puppets for a puppet show and workshop at the Urban Farm during Bird Bonanza! Help us figure out “Who Will Help Me Make the Bread?”
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Art, Games, Best for Kids, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring WonderSpark Puppets!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Theater
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Family Day
at Play Area (in Playground Seventy Five), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Playground Seventy Five.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Family Day
at Play Area (in Judge Moses Weinstein Playground), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Judge Moses Weinstein Playground.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 23, 2025
Skate Night at Anne Loftus Playground
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a fun skate event in the park!
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Skating/Blading
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Board Games, Cards, and Flowers
at NYCHA Grant Houses Community Garden, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the gardeners at Grant Shade Garden for an afternoon of Board Games & Card games. Bring a favorite game & some friends!
Category: Nature, Games
Free!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Hip Hip Hooraay For Toddlers Day
at Gymnasium (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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!
Kids
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek at Randall’s Island Park with a day of bird-themed fun and activities!
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Games, Tours, Food, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
Event
Family Day
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Captain Tilly Playground.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Family Day
at Pomonok Playground, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Pomonok Playground
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 6, 2025
Family Game Night Marathon
at Multi-Use Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for our Game Night Marathon! For three Fridays in June we will have jumbo games, corn hole, Jenga, table tennis, and much more available for you
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge at this general pop culture trivia night hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Family Day
at Open Area (in Hoover - Manton Playgrounds), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Hoover - Manton Playground.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 13, 2025
Family Game Night Marathon
at Multi-Use Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for our Game Night Marathon! For three Fridays in June we will have jumbo games, corn hole, Jenga, table tennis, and much more available for you
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners!
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Zing!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Chilling with Pops
at Dance Room (in St. James Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Category: Games, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Splish Splash
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of family water games.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 20, 2025
Family Game Night Marathon
at Multi-Use Room (in Highbridge Recreation Center), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for our Game Night Marathon! For three Fridays in June we will have jumbo games, corn hole, Jenga, table tennis, and much more available for you
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Category: Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Exercise Classes, Running/Jogging, Track & Field
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Family Day
at Mauro Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Mauro Playground.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 11, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge at this general pop culture trivia night hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, July 18, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners!
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, August 1, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge at this general pop culture trivia night hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, August 8, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners!
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates featuring Karma Kids Yoga
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Friday, September 5, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge at this general pop culture trivia night hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, September 7, 2025
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!
Kids
Friday, September 12, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners!
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, September 19, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 26, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Waterfront
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
Friday, October 31, 2025
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan , Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Games, Best for Kids, Playgrounds
Free!
Kids
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