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 October 12, 2024 to December 14, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Oct12

Socrates Farmstand

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Every Saturday at Socrates through to the fall, Socrates Sculpture Park’s Farmstand offers fresh seasonal local produce. The Socrates Farmstand is run by community members and teen work study students.
Category: Nature, Markets, Food, Waterfront, Accessible Activities
Free!

Oct12

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!

Oct12

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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Oct12

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!

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Oct13

Self-Compassion-Focused Guided Meditation at East 4th Street Community Garden

at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Come enjoy time in nature at East 4th Street Community Garden to mediate! Self-compassion mindfulness practices have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Category: Education, Nature, Accessible Activities
Free!

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Oct15

Dances for a Variable Population

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Dance, Seniors, Accessible Activities, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes
Free!

Oct15

Museum of Interesting Things

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.
Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Accessible Activities
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Oct17

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!

Best For
Kids

Friday, October 18, 2024

Oct18

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

Best For
Kids

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Oct19

Socrates Farmstand

at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens

Oct19

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!

Best For
Kids

Oct19

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Oct20

Music and Muse: A Celebration of Phillis Wheatley Peters

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

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for an autumnal afternoon of music, poetry, and conversation on the lawn at Van Cortlandt House Museum for this debut collaboration of National Book Award-winning poet and musician Cornelius Eady and composer and musician Charlie Rauh as they celebrate the life and work of Phillis Wheatley Peters.
Category: History, Accessible Activities
Free!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Oct22

Dances for a Variable Population

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

Oct22

Museum of Interesting Things

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Oct24

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

Best For
Kids

Friday, October 25, 2024

Oct25

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

Best For
Kids

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Oct26

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!

Best For
Kids

Oct26

Open Hours at Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

Oct26

Halloween Festival

at Fort Totten Park Lawn (in Fort Totten Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join use for a spooky day of fun including: puppet shows, obstacle courses, haunted houses, hay rides, and more!
Category: Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Accessible Activities
Free!

Best For
Kids

Oct26

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!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Oct29

Dances for a Variable Population

at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

Oct29

Museum of Interesting Things

at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

Best For
Kids

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Oct31

3rd Annual Halloween One Stop Shop at Kosciusko Street Garden and Learning Center

2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
This event is open to the community and beyond, offering children treat bags, photo opportunities, games, and prizes. Community members are invited to bring their children to join in the fun.
Category: Nature, Games, Best for Kids, Halloween, Accessible Activities
Free!