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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.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Walker Park Wicked Walker Halloween & Haunted House Event
at Media Lab (in Walker Park), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for a truly spooktacular Halloween event!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Kids
Painting Your Landscape
at Highbridge Recreation Center, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Painting Your Landscape
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Recreation Center Programming
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!
KIM - Bathgate Playground
at Play Area (in Bathgate Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Flynn Playground
at Play Area (in Flynn Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
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
City of Forest Day: Leaf Painting and Hike
at Parking Garage (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn about the wonders of fall as we explore the park and create your own painting using natural materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, City of Forest Day
Free!
Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival
at Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Robert Holden for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals
Free!
Kids
Shoelace Park Forest Day
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance at Shoelace Park for a fun, free day celebrating the Bronx River’s native trees, in honor of City of Forest Day!
Activities will include an educational tree identification nature walk, kid-friendly art activities, and information on how to get involved to help steward Shoelace Park.
Location: E 222nd Street and Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466
Time: 12pm-3pm
Email victoria.toro@bronxriver.org for more information!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Walking, City of Forest Day
Free!
Pets Halloween Costume Ball
at Outdoors at Asser Levy Recreation Center (in Asser Levy Recreation Center)
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
You and your pet are invited to attend our pets Halloween costume ball. Enjoy a variety of Halloween themed activities.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Dogs, Halloween, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of Halloween Fun! Come out to Randall’s Island Park for Halloween-themed activities, treats, music, and more. Costumes are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Nature, Art, Festivals, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!
Kids
Fall Festival and Queens Fiber Arts Festival
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join King Manor Museum in celebrating spooky season at our annual Fall Festival!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Games, History, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Kids
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
Fall Festival
at Smith Garden- Alfred Smith houses (NYCHA)
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Alfred E. Smith Houses Raising Haven Community Garden group and community for pumpkin picking and decorating, tour the haunted garden, and more. All are welcome!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Tours, Halloween
Free!
Kids
McDonald's Playground Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a truly spooktacular Halloween event.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Teaching Artist Residency
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art
Free!
Pumpkin Painting
at Melrose New Generation Community Garden, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to Melrose New Generation Community Garden and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, like pumpkin painting, scary story time, hay toy hunting, face painting, a picture booth, and s’mores.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Kids
KIM - Playground 52 LII
at Play Area (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
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
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Upcycled Milk Jug Jack-O-Lanterns
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Transform a milk jug or similar plastic container into a glowtastic, hauntingly good reusable decoration.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Creative Art Family Edition
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Autumn Festival
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin give-aways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun thanks to Assembly Member Jaime Williams!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween
Free!
Event
The Neighbors Market at Hill Street Community Garden
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group will be giving out fresh produce to the community, recipes that they can create at home, as well as seeds to grow their own food.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Markets, Food, Gardening
Free!
Monday, October 28, 2024
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Halloween Spooktacular
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fun, games music, and more
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Best for Kids, Halloween, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Chelsea Rec Center Family Halloween Night
at Dance Room (in Chelsea Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come enjoy the day with us and share laughter, grace, and happiness with group games, activities, and snacks.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Halloween, Fall Festivals, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 31, 2024
KIM - Poe Park
at Bandstand (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. An NYC Parks staff........
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
KIM - Slattery Playground
at Play Area (in Slattery Playground), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Games, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Bean-O-Ween at Bean Morris Garden
at Bean Morris Garden, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The garden will be decorated with Halloween decorations and animatronics. Garden members will give out candy and snacks to children.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Food
Free!
Kids
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!
Friday, November 1, 2024
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
Free!
Kids
Drop in After School
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Structured School Age Child Care Programming for ages 6-13 years old during the school year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Dance, Art, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, Sports, Recreation Center Programming, Media Education
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Day of the Dead
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx , Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate this special Mexican cultural holiday with us
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Talks
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Nature Tokens
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the history of nature and animals on coins and other currency. Create a personalized clay coin inspired by wildlife to take home!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Urban Park Rangers, Fall Foliage, Hiking
Free!
3rd Annual Community Banquet
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us in the Bronx River Alliance’s 3rd Community Banquet!
We’re seeking NYC based foragers, chefs, educators, herbalists, and stewards of the land to partner with us for this special event on Saturday, November 2nd from 12-4pm, at Concrete Plant Park. The Community Banquet is a grassroots tradition that highlights the plants and people of the Bronx River. We’re excited to invite partners to share back lessons learned from the season that reconnect people back to the land. These can include FREE food + drink tastings, herbalism, educational workshops, art, music, and more.
For questions or concerns, email Nathan Hunter at Foodway@bronxriver.org or by calling 718-542-4124.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Food, Kayaking and Canoeing
Free!
Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Accessible Activities
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
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Nature's Workshop: Natural Dyes
at Rainbow Playground, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in using natural materials to tie-dye in vibrant colors. Bring your own white cotton clothes or receive a free handkerchief or tote bag to dye.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Creative Art Family Edition
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Kids
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