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 25, 2025 to November 8, 2025
in History (x) category

Friday, April 25, 2025

Apr25

Earth Day Weekend

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr25

4/25 Celebrate Our Historic Trees for Arbor Day!

at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Join us this Arbor Day as we celebrate our historic trees!
Category: Nature, History, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr26

Earth Day Weekend

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr26

History Tour of The Battery

at SeaGlass Carousel (in The Battery)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area.
Category: History, Tours
Free!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Apr27

Earth Day Weekend

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr27

Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World of 19th Century Noho

at Merchant's House Museum

1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
With the 1825 opening of the Erie Canal, the city’s economy boomed and wealthy merchant families escaped the increasing noise, congestion, and commercialization of the seaport area to move “uptown,” to what is now modern day NoHo, then an exclusive residential enclave. Join us as we explore the Tredwells’ elite neighborhood and discover what life was like for the wealthy merchant class in the mid-19th century.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Walking

Must See
Event

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Apr29

History Tour of The Battery

at SeaGlass Carousel (in The Battery)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area.
Category: History, Tours
Free!

Saturday, May 3, 2025

May 3

Native Americans: Pathways to the Past, Present and Future

at Northern Boulevard and 245th Street

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Take a short stroll with the Urban Park Rangers as we learn about Native American contributions to our modern-day society.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Must See
Event
May 3

Pinkster Festival

at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities, live music, engaging performances, and immersive experiences.
Category: Dance, History
Free!

May 3

Edwardian Mother's Day Tea

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
We welcome you to enjoy a spot of tea and light refreshments as well as the opportunity to learn some more about 20th Century teas and participate in some of the games enjoyed at tea.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Talks, Workshops

May 3

Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse

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

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

May 3

“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour

at Merchant's House MuseumManhattan

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore some of the spookiest true tales of ghostly sightings at the Merchant’s House, as well as highlights from our ongoing research into strange and supernatural occurrences at the house.
Category: Education, History, Tours

Sunday, May 4, 2025

May 4

Walking Tour to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Biddle House as a City Landmark!

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location
, H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Take a walk back in history as you tour two historic houses! The The H.H. Biddle House was built in the 1840s and today features ongoing history and art exhibits. The Rutan-Beckett House was also built in the 1840s and features original 1950s American Mid-Century furnishings from its most recent renovation, as well as ongoing history and art exhibits. Meet at the Visitor's Center & Lenape Gallery, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Tours, Talks, Walking
Free!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

May 6

Hart Island Tour (North Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday April 23
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Sunday, May 11, 2025

May11

Waterfront Walks

at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn

10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join for a free walking tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park, and learn about the Brooklyn waterfront!
Category: History
Free!

May11

Mother's Day House Tour

at Merchant's House MuseumManhattan

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Bring your mom to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Merchant’s House! On this special tour, learn what motherhood entailed in the 19th century, both for wealthy women like Eliza, and members of the lower classes.
Category: Education, History, Tours

Saturday, May 17, 2025

May17

Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South and learn about the rail yard history of Manhattan’s West Side.
Category: Education, History
Free!

May17

Historic New York: Fort Totten

at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

May17

Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower

at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Open access from 1pm to 2:45pm. Registration is not required.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Sunday, May 18, 2025

May18

Historic New York: Sylvan Grove Cemetery History and Cleanup

at Victory Boulevard and Alberta Avenue (in Sylvan Grove Cemetery)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers and Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries Staten Island to preserve history by participating in a cleanup of this protected historical cemetery.
Category: History, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

May18

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Evergreen Cemetery

at Evergreen Cemetery Entrance (in Highland Park) 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Walk among the beautiful landscaped architecture and explore the connections between the cemetery and New York City's Asian-American population.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Free!

May18

Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World of 19th Century Noho

at Merchant's House Museum

1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
With the 1825 opening of the Erie Canal, the city’s economy boomed and wealthy merchant families escaped the increasing noise, congestion, and commercialization of the seaport area to move “uptown,” to what is now modern day NoHo, then an exclusive residential enclave. Join us as we explore the Tredwells’ elite neighborhood and discover what life was like for the wealthy merchant class in the mid-19th century.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Walking

Monday, May 19, 2025

May19

Balafon Quartet – Tradition Reimagined

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park)Manhattan

5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Balafon Quartet: Tradition Reimagined is an acoustic ensemble featuring four balafons- – traditional wooden xylophones with deep roots in West African Mande culture.
Category: Concerts, Art, History, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

May20

Hart Island Tour (South Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday May 7, 2025.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Saturday, May 24, 2025

May24

Historic New York: Ridgewood Reservoir

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join NYC's Urban Park Rangers and for a walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir highlighting the history, ecology and engineering of this cultural treasure.
Category: Nature, History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

May24

Walking Tour: The Tredwells’ World of 19th Century Noho

at Merchant's House Museum

1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
With the 1825 opening of the Erie Canal, the city’s economy boomed and wealthy merchant families escaped the increasing noise, congestion, and commercialization of the seaport area to move “uptown,” to what is now modern day NoHo, then an exclusive residential enclave. Join us as we explore the Tredwells’ elite neighborhood and discover what life was like for the wealthy merchant class in the mid-19th century.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Walking

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Jun 1

LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Historic Queens Pride

at Mauro Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with NYC Parks. Walk through the Pat Dolan Trail along the bottom edge of Willow Lake to learn more about LGBTQ+ history/
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers, LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Free!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Jun 3

Hart Island Tour (North Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday May 21
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Jun 7

Modern Marine Park

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
How was a garbage dump transformed into the Salt Marsh of Marine Park, Brooklyn?
Category: Nature, History
Free!

Jun 7

Modern Marine Park

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
How was a garbage dump transformed into Marine Park’s Forever Wild Nature Preserve? Learn more as retired NYC Parks Chief Naturalist Mike Feller illuminates Marine Park's modern history.
Category: History, Talks
Free!

Jun 7

“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour

at Merchant's House MuseumManhattan

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore some of the spookiest true tales of ghostly sightings at the Merchant’s House, as well as highlights from our ongoing research into strange and supernatural occurrences at the house.
Category: Education, History, Tours

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Jun14

Colonial Culinary Series

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Experience History Through Taste: Colonial Culinary Classes!
Category: History, Food

Jun14

Alt 1940s

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Vroom vroom! Hightail it to King Manor for a day of 40s pinup glamor at our 1940s CAR-nival!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, History, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Jun17

Hart Island Tour (South Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday May 21, 2025.
Category: History, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Jul19

Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South and learn about the rail yard history of Manhattan’s West Side.
Category: Education, History, Waterfront
Free!

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Aug23

Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South and learn about the rail history of Manhattan’s West Side.
Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep13

Colonial Culinary Series

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Experience History Through Taste: Colonial Culinary Classes!
Category: History, Food

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

Colonial Culinary Series

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Experience History Through Taste: Colonial Culinary Classes!
Category: History, Food

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Nov 8

Colonial Culinary Series

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Experience History Through Taste: Colonial Culinary Classes!
Category: History, Food

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