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, April 26, 2025
Concert: Kahlil Kwame Bell
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Percussionist, composer, bandleader and producer Kahlil Kwame Bell has been active in the music industry from jazz to rock to hip hop to classical to spirituals.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Earth Day Watercolors
at Fort Totten Park-Building 422 - NE Queens Headquarters (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us for Earth Day Watercolors Workshops!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Earth Day & Arbor Day
Free!
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Friday, May 2, 2025
Concert: JFA All-Stars
at Billiards Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special, very swinging all-acoustic ensemble that has performed across NYC for the Jazz Foundation of America.
Category: Concerts, Tours, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Concert: The Jazz Foundation of America All-Stars Concert
at Billiards Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special, very swinging all-acoustic ensemble that has performed across NYC for the Jazz Foundation of America.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Earth Day Watercolors
at Fort Totten Park-Building 422 - NE Queens Headquarters (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us for Earth Day Watercolors Workshops!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Earth Day & Arbor Day
Free!
Friday, May 16, 2025
Concert: Kiyoko Layne and Marcus Persiani: Solo Concert
at Multi-Use Room A (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a Solo Piano concert with Kiyoko Layne and Marcus Persiani
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Solo Piano Concert: Kiyoko Layne and Marcus Persiani
at Multi-Use Room A (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a Solo Piano Concert with Kiyoko Layne and Marcus Persiani
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Concert: John Benitez and Evolution
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center - Front Entrance (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a concert with Grammy-winning bassist/composer/arranger John Benitez.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series
Free!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Concert: Antoine Roney
at Billiards Room (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a concert with tenor and soprano saxophonist Antoine Roney!
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Recreation Center Programming
Free!
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Eco Art Creations: Sustainable Art with Nature
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an Eco Art Creations: Sustainable Art with Nature workshops
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series
Free!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Concert:
at Front Lawn (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join the Jazz Foundation of America for a concert with the LaDee Streeter, a versatile musical sylist who wows audiences in the tri-state area.
Category: Concerts, Arts, Culture & Fun Series
Free!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Sparkle & Shine: A Glitter Art Adventure!
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Sparkle & Shine: A Glitter Art Adventure
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Arts, Culture & Fun Series
Free!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Concert: Son Del Monte led by Manuel Rivera
at Amphitheater (in Al QuiƱones Playground), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Son Del Monte led by veteran timbalero and bandleader Manuel Rivera for a night of classic salsa with a fresh twist! In partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!