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
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Sunday, October 13, 2024
It's My Park at Cadman Plaza Park
at Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Cadman Park Conservancy to beautify at Cadman Plaza Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Skyline Playground
at Skyline Playground Garden (in Skyline Playground), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to plant daffodil bulbs at Skyline Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at North Shore Esplanade
at North Shore Esplanade (in ), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to plant Daffodil bulbs at North Shore Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to remove invasives from the western woods at Ewen Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Marine Park
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Francis Lewis Park
at Francis Lewis Park Comfort Station (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends Of Francis Lewis Park to beautify Francis Lewis Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Canarsie Park
at Canarsie Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC H2O to beautify Canarsie Park and the Paerdegat Basin.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Greenbelt Native Plant Center Gardening
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Greenbelt Native Plant Center staff for a gardening day!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Brookville Park
at Brookville Playground (in Brookville Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Brookville Park to paint and steward at Brookville Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Monday, October 14, 2024
Monday Morning Clean Ups
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up.
Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Greenbelt Native Plant Center Tour & Seed Harvesting
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Greenbelt Native Plant Center staff for a tour of the facility and a day of plant and seed care, and grounds maintenance.
Category: Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square
at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Volunteer, Food, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
It's My Park at Ralph Bunche Park
at Ralph Bunche Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Ralph Bunche Park to clean up, prune, weed, and water at Ralph Bunche Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace park
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays in October from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!
We will be stewarding a rain garden in Shoelace Park ( 224th street & Bronx Blvd) .
Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor weather and gardening/cleaning activities. We also recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
All gloves and tools needed will be provided by the Alliance.
Please feel free to contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org with any questions or concerns.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wetland Wednesdays in Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays, a year-round opportunity to engage in hands-on wetland conservation efforts.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Citywide Nursery Gardening
at Arthur Ross Nursery Parking Lot, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Stewardship team and staff at Citywide Nursery to maintain our plant hoop houses and pot up perennials into larger grow pots.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
10/16 Young Tree Care at Forest Park
at Seuffert Bandshell Parking lot (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust for young tree care at the Forest Park Picnic Area!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
It's My Park at Stuyvesant Square
at Stuyvesant Square, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stuyvesant Park Gardeners to clean up, weed, prune, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Trail Thursdays on the XC
at VCPA Garden & Compost Site (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!
Category: Volunteer
Free!
EcoZone Volunteer Crew Open House
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join an upcoming Open House to learn about joining a committed group of volunteers that work alongside Prospect Park Alliance gardeners in “EcoZones” to keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green and vibrant!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Tree Planting in Bronx Park
at Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Bronx Park!
Find our team at the 204th & Webster avenue entrance to Bronx Park (nearest address: 732 E 204th St Suite 2D, Bronx, NY 10467) on Thursday October 17th, from 9:30am-12pm.
Please wear protective clothing that can get dirty (long pants and closed toed shoes), and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. All planting materials and equipment will be provided. For questions, please contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718.542.4124
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy to beautify Hunter's Point South Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Kaiser Park
at Kaiser Park, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Billion Oyster Project to beautify Kaiser Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Boogie Down Pen Pal
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for our Boogie Down Pen Pal program where high school students can write encouraging letters to elementary school students
Category: Education, Volunteer, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
It's My Park at Richardson Street Triangle
at Richardson Street Triangle (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly community volunteer event to beautify our local traffic triangle!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Friday, October 18, 2024
Stewardship Event at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance in a series of stewardship days to protect and sustain the Long Island Sound habitat at Concrete Plant Park. Help establish a native plant habitat to feed and house migratory birds and pollinators.
Drop ins are welcome, but register here to stay in the loop with updates and cancellations! We take a break from 12pm-1pm. We get back to the stewardship event after 1pm.
For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542.4121.
This event is generously supported by by the Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
10/18 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
It's My Park at Rudd Playground
at Rudd Playground, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Rudd to remove invasive weeds and prep the garden beds for planting at Rudd Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Alley Pond Park Tree Planting
at Adventure Course Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Alley Pond Park!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Event
It's My Park at Yellowstone Park
at Yellowstone Park, Queens
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Yellowstone Park to beautify Yellowstone Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at West 72nd Street Trees
at Giuseppe Verdi (in Verdi Square), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with West 72nd St. Block Association to beautify 72nd Street by doing a community litter cleanup and planting a variety of bulbs!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Cooper Park
at Cooper Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cooper Park to clean up and maintain Cooper Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at East River Esplanade
at East River Esplanade, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with Alliance for Kips Bay to remove weeds, water plants and clean up the park at East River Esplanade.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
CANCELLED: Team RIVER Volunteers
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!
Kaiser Park Coastal Cleanup
at West 33rd Street and Bayview Avenue (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Kaiser Park! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the coastline creating a healthier ecosystem.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife
Free!
Forest Restoration Workshop at High Rock Park, It’s My Park Day!
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join us for a hands-on Forest Restoration Workshop at High Rock Park on It’s My Park Day to help beautify our local green space!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park, City of Forest Day
Free!
It's My Park at Oakwood Beach
at Oakwood Beach (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC H2O, along with the Natural Resources Protective Association for a volunteer cleanup at Oakwood Beach!
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Brighton Playground
at Basketball Courts (in Brighton Playground), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Tompkins Square Park
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park to plant bulbs, clean up, and spread mulch in the southeast quadrant at Tompkins Square Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
at Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
at Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park for our 50 Kent Pollinator Garden Restoration Project.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
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!
It's My Park at Luther Gulick Playground
at Luther Gulick Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Gulick Park for our annual pumpkin painting event for kids and a bulb planting project at Luther Gulick Playground.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Bowne Park
at Bowne Park, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of the Well to beautify Bowne Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!