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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.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mother's Day Nature Crafts
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Use the beauty of the natural world to create a unique work of art celebrating someone who makes your life more beautiful!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Spring Crafting - Dream Catcher
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
In honor of Mother's Day, we construct dream catchers for the loved ones who tenderly, patiently and tirelessly watch over us, and reciprocate the love, by making them a dream catcher to lovingly watch over them as they have for us.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Detective Keith Williams Field House (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, May 16, 2025
Spring Extravaganza Toddler Field Day
at Asser Levy Recreation Center (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Toddler Spring Festival. Celebrate spring with us and participate in games, arts and crafts and sports challenges designed for your tiny toddlers
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Sports, Easter, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
CANCELLED: Earth Day Celebration
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Raising awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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!
Kids
Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Birdsongs
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
With the music of migratory birds for inspiration, sculpt and paint your own feathered friends!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Family Fun Day at Carl Schurz Park
at Carl Schurz Pickleball Court (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, music, jumbo games, and challenge yourself on the Grit N’ Wit obstacle course.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Fae Day 2025 - Neo Brooklyn
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory experience where nature meets neon, folklore meets future, & imagination knows no bounds with music, interactive art, cosmic storytelling, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Nature, Food, Workshops, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
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
Wings Over Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
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
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Detective Keith Williams Field House (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
NYC Parks Kids Fun and Fit Day
at Entrance - 162nd Street (in Melrose Commons Park)
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Sports, Social Sports
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 23, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Storytelling Workshop
at Detective Keith Williams Field House (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help participants develop their storytelling skills.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
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
Dragon Boat Festival
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dragon Boat Festival
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Seniors, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at Garden Peoples Garden (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Workshops
Free!
Family Fun Day at John Jay Park
at Playground (in John Jay Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more! Come ready to have a great time!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Welcome to Spring Family Day
at Entrance - University Ave and Wagner Avenue (in Devoe Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, First Day of Spring Celebrations
Free!
Kids
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
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Eco Art Creations: Sustainable Art with Nature
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an Eco Art Creations: Sustainable Art with Nature workshops
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series
Free!
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Friday, June 6, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Pioneers Go East Collective presents Eco Art & Performance w/ Maira Duarte (Seniors)
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this intergenerational workshop, facilitated by Maira Duarte from Dance to the People, in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Socrates Sculpture Park, participants will engage in the exploration of movement in nature and will manufacture wearable art pieces made of reused materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Pioneers Go East Collective presents Eco Art & Performance w/ Maira Duarte (Youth)
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this intergenerational workshop, facilitated by Maira Duarte from Dance to the People, in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Socrates Sculpture Park, participants will engage in the exploration of movement in nature and will manufacture wearable art pieces made of reused materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Family Fun Day at Thomas Jefferson Park
at Soccer Field (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Pioneers Go East Collective presents Eco Art & Performance w/ Maira Duarte (Youth)
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this intergenerational workshop, facilitated by Maira Duarte from Dance to the People, in partnership with Pioneers Go East Collective and Socrates Sculpture Park, participants will engage in the exploration of movement in nature and will manufacture wearable art pieces made of reused materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Waterfront
Free!
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
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Waterfront
Free!
Spring Crafting - Parade Pinwheel
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
We will create festive pinwheels to march in the centennial parade celebration in Forest Park.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
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