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, October 20, 2024
It's My Park at West 72nd Street Trees
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with West 72nd St. Block Association to do a community cleanup and bulb planting project.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Cunningham Park
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Cunningham Park to steward Cunningham Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Belt Parkway/Shore Parkway
at Sheepshead Bay Triangle, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Bay Improvement Group to beautify at Belt Parkway/Shore Parkway.
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!
Sunday Stewardship at Fort Tryon Park
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Fort Tryon Park Trust hosts volunteer opportunities for you, your friends, and family to dig in the dirt the 3rd Sunday of every month!
Category: Volunteer
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!
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, mulch, and rake at Stuyvesant Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, green, & beautify the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Asser Levy Park
at Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Sunset Park
at Sunset Park Recreation Center, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up Sunset Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at McKinley Park
at McKinley Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to clean up at McKinley Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:30 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!
Monday, October 21, 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!
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!
CANCELLED: Pitch in to Pick Up
at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with us select Monday from 10am-12pm at Starlight Park (1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459) & help steward the Bronx River!
We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River.
Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts!
We will provide gloves and tools for collecting the trash!
The meeting point for this event will be Bronx River House located inside Starlight Park address 1490 Sheridan Blvd Bronx, NY 10459, which is most easily accessible from:
Directions by train:
6 train to Whitlock Avenue, then cross Westchester Avenue. Continue north (toward the car wash) and follow Boone Avenue until it becomes West Farms Road. Continue until you reach East 172nd Street and make a right to cross Sheridan Boulevard and enter Starlight Pk.
2 or 5 trains to 174th Street, then walk east on 174th St (toward Popeye’s) until you reach the blue bridge. At the blue bridge, cross over the highway and take the ramp in the middle of the bridge (ramp, not stairs!)that leads into Starlight Pk.
We will be outside the Bronx River House at 10am with a table and tablecloth. For questions or concerns, email jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718-542-4124.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness
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 22, 2024
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 23, 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. No experience necessary, staff will walk you through every part of the project.
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!
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!
Work Together Wednesday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join our Crotona Park staff to remove litter and trash from around Indian Lake and litter pick around the BBQ areas. Help the Crotona Park Gardener to remove weeds, litter and trash from the park entrance gardens and planted areas. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Meet at the Crotona Park Tennis House located at 1700 Crotona Avenue. Please RSVP to Ismael.Guzman@parks.nyc.gov or call 718-916-8561
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Thursday, October 24, 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
9:00 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!
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!
Friday, October 25, 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!
10/25 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
at Strack Pond (in Forest 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 26, 2024
It's My Park at City Hall Park
at City Hall Park, Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of City Hall Park to celebrate City of Forest Day with leaf raking, tree care and identification, a chalk art forest, planting bed care, and clean up at City Hall Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
Staten Island Street Tree Care with Super Stewards for City of Forest Day
at 704 Bay Street
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day and help care for NYC’s urban forest by joining an event organized H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths to steward street trees.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
Event
City of Forest Day: Pelham Bay Park Trail Work
at North East Corner of Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day across New York City! Volunteers will help restore our local canopy and learn about all the benefits our city's forest provides.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Hiking, City of Forest Day
Free!
Event
City of Forest Day: Idlewild Park Natural Area Restoration
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day across New York City!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, City of Forest Day
Free!
Event
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!
It's My Park at Ewen Park
at Ewen Park Dog Run (in Ewen Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to celebrate City of Forest Day by planting native plants at Ewen Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Linden Park
at Linden Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Brite Leadership Coalition at Linden Park for City of Forest Day! Volunteers will be focusing on tree care in and around the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Montefiore Square
at Montefiore Park (in Montefiore Square), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Montefiore Park Neighborhood Association clean up and plant daffodil bulbs at Montefiore Square.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
at Owl's Head Park House (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers to cut back invasives at Owl's Head Park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
at Henry Hudson Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Friends of Spuyten Duyvil to clean, green, & beautify the park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park
Free!
It's My Park at Ramon Aponte Park
at Ramon Aponte Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with Hell's Kitchen Corps to clean up and weed invasive species at Ramon Aponte Park.
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!
Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake, remove trash from our large park zones and help to keep Crotona Park looking great! Meet at the Crotona Park Nature Center, enter at Charlotte Street. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Please RSVP to Ismael.Guzman@parks.nyc.gov
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!
City of Forest Day - Ecology Park Planting
at Ecology Park, Bergen Avenue between Avenue T & Cove Lane
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day! Volunteers will help us replant a section of the park to strengthen it's vibrant and unique ecosystem.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, City of Forest Day, Gardening
Free!
Greenbelt City of Forest Day Trail Restoration
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Greenbelt and NAC staff installing water bars and drainage ditches for erosion control on a trail in High Rock Park.
Category: Volunteer, City of Forest Day
Free!
Coney Island City of Forest Day Street Tree Care
at Fine Fare Parking Lot, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship for City of Forest Day to care for local street trees!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Wildlife, City of Forest Day, Gardening
Free!
City of Forest Day at Forest Park: Trail Restoration
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust by helping restore our trails!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
City of Forest Day at Highland Park: Plant Print-Making
at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate City of Forest Day with The Forest Park Trust and learn how to turn plants into prints in this family-friendly and earth-friendly creative workshop!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Broadway Beautification Days at Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for some spring cleaning in Fort Tryon Park!
Category: Volunteer
Free!