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.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Hippo Playground Spring Fair
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Spring Fair celebrates the seasonĀ with pony rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, games, prizes, crafts, food, cupcake decorating, face painting, entertainment, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Playgrounds
Friday, October 31, 2025
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Games, Best for Kids, Playgrounds
Free!