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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, October 12, 2024
Corn Husk Dolls
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Workshops, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Socrates X Noguchi Field Guide: Ritual: Fire as Material
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the theme of light & shadow in Noguchi’s work & create experimental drawings with charcoal residue left behind by a bonfire.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Halloween, Talks, Waterfront, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Falling for Compost: A Community Composting Event
at Frank White Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This will be an opportunity to learn about Hot Box Composting and to network with other community farmers here in NYC. This will be an indoor (greenhouse) & outdoor event.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Awaken to Inner Peace: Walk, Breathe, and Meditate in Nature
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at Awaken to Inner Peace. Let's cultivate calm & spread positivity in our community. Walk, breathe, meditate in nature. Discuss how to integrate peace into our daily lives.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Nature, Fitness, History, Dogs, Tours, It's My Park, Talks, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Hiking, Wildlife, Native American Heritage Month, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Walking, Yoga & Pilates Classes, Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Make Your Mark: Creating Halloween Themed Artwork Using Clay
at Multi-Use Room - Full (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of creating Halloween artwork using clay.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Media Education
Free!
Event
Friday, October 18, 2024
Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing
at 119th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before.
Category: Nature, Workshops, Walking
Free!
Apothecary Fridays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come make herbal medicine in community, with facilitation from Artist Fellow Kimberly Chou Tsun An. Learning from plants integrated in her work Yours, Mine, Ours: Community Garden — and throughout the park — we’ll share collective plant knowledge and folk traditions while preserving this year’s harvest as simple, soothing and energizing tea blends for future community care.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Field Guide: Fire Feast
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We come together to consider foods that signify moments of togetherness. This fire feast is to give energies back, to consider our togetherness and how we strive for freedom of others.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, History, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food, Talks, Waterfront, Wildlife, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Build it Yourself: Vertical Rainbow Flower Garden
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Discover the art of trellis-making with Eric and plant selection with Chelsea. Our expert staff will guide you in creating a versatile trellis to showcase your favorite plants and flowers.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
West 104th Street Garden 30th Anniversary Festival
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group has a fun, family-friendly day planned with games, a flea market, a raffle, a bake sale, workshops, pumpkin painting and refreshments. All are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Food, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Annual Harvest Festival at Maple Street Community Garden
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
There will be craft activities for kids, a food demo, an herbal workshop, community reading, compost education, garden tours and "How Plants Work" performance. All are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Theater, Tours, Food, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Build a Natural Bee House
at Lafayette Avenue and Colgate Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Find out the important role bee houses play in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Waterfront Wellness
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers.
Category: Fitness, Sports, Outdoor Fitness, Workshops, Exercise Classes, Strength Training/Weightlifting
Free!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Brooklyn FAM 2024: Festival of Arts and Music
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss Brooklyn FAM’s 4th annual flagship festival! Join folks from across the borough for an incredible celebration of Latinx and Afro-Latinx voices: Haitian, Afro-Dominican, Colombian, Afro-Colombian, Garifuna, Afro-Panamanian, Mexican, and Guatemalan.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Concerts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Food, Workshops
Free!
West 104th Street Garden 30th Anniversary Festival
at West 104th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group has a fun, family-friendly day planned with games, a flea market, a raffle, a bake sale, workshops, pumpkin painting and refreshments. All are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Food, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Ancestral Walk to Inner Peace: Connecting with Nature, History, and Unity
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Let’s come together for a mindful walk through the historical sites of the Conference House Park, and cultivate inner peace and unity through guided breathing and meditation.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Education, Nature, Art, Dogs, Tours, It's My Park, Talks, Open House New York, Hiking, Native American Heritage Month, Workshops, Walking, Yoga & Pilates Classes, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Free!
Event
Monday, October 21, 2024
Bronx Vital Parks Forum
at Lincoln Hospital, Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in the Bronx.
Category: Talks, Workshops
Free!
Event
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Staten Island Vital Parks Forum
at Staten Island Borough Hall, Staten Island
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in Staten Island.
Category: Talks, Workshops
Free!
Event
Friday, October 25, 2024
Apothecary Fridays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come make herbal medicine in community, with facilitation from Artist Fellow Kimberly Chou Tsun An. Learning from plants integrated in her work Yours, Mine, Ours: Community Garden — and throughout the park — we’ll share collective plant knowledge and folk traditions while preserving this year’s harvest as simple, soothing and energizing tea blends for future community care.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
From Canopy to Canvas: Appreciating Our Forest Through Art on City of Forest Day
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour to see stunning fall foliage and learn about the many benefits Randall’s Island Park’s Urban Forest provides.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Tours, Food, Waterfront, Wildlife, Workshops, Walking, STEM Classes, City of Forest Day
Free!
Web Weavers
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx , Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
weave webs to create hanging mobiles
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the autumn season with the cutest and spookiest dog costume contest around, presented by Chateau le Woof!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Dogs, Halloween, Food, Waterfront, Workshops, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Halloween Fundraising at Amazing Garden
at The Amazing Garden (in ), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join the Amazing Garden group for a Halloween event to support the growth of our community's residents. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Brooklyn Vital Parks Forum
at Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in Brooklyn.
Category: Talks, Workshops
Free!
Event
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Social Connections: Creativity and Wellness through Art at Garden of Love
at Garden of Love, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Garden of Love invites everyone to an Arts and Wellness series of workshops held the last Thursday of each month from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., beginning May 30 through October 31,2024.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Workshops
Free!
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Fungus Walk with The New York Mycological Society
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with The New York Mycological Society to hunt for fungi in all its forms. Learn how to find and identify fungi as well as their essential role in the ecosystem.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Workshops, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying
at Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie very useful knots.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Hands-on History: Día de los Muertos
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at King Manor Museum! Participants will have the chance to learn from artist Sebastian Ramirez-Halfpap to create their own Altar de Muerto!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Event
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This two-part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation for your group's leadership and decision-making structures.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Friday, November 8, 2024
Make Your Mark: Sequential Art
at Dance Room (in Al Oerter Recreation Center), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us and create your own unique comic book. Build your own story through Sequential Art.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Rolling Out Autumn Landscapes
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Experience the many colors of Wave Hill’s seasonal landscape
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Community Ecology Reading Group: Trees, Wildlife, and Waterways Walk
at Collect Pond Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Community Ecology Reading Group has been meeting for exactly a year. In the past year we've explored trees, wildlife, and waterways and compiled a reading list on community ecology.
Category: Education, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Community Input Meetings, Wildlife, Workshops, Walking
Free!
Friday, November 15, 2024
Make Your Mark: Creating Seasonal Holiday Themed Artwork Using Clay
at Activity Room A (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of creating Seasonal Holiday artwork using clay.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Roots and Shoots Youth Brigade
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Roots and Shoots Brigade at Eastern Queens Alliance! Our program empowers young minds to take charge, explore environmental initiatives, and develop leadership skills!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Introduction to Woodworking
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Branch out and use your imagination creating fun new nature tools. Recommended for ages 12 and up to engage in this advanced tool activity.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2 of 2)
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This two–part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation to deal with the many issues that arise in a community space.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Category: Education, Community Input Meetings, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Queens Vital Parks Forum
at Office of the Queens Borough President
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Find out how we can equitably strengthen our city’s health, environment and communities through our parks system in Queens.
Category: Talks, Workshops
Free!
Event
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Words With a Purpose: Intro to Audio Production
at Media Lab (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Become the DJ as you learn to use audio editing software! Record your own music, poetry, stories, or lyrics while learning about the recording process at the same time.
Category: Education, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
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