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 April 5, 2025 to February 28, 2026
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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 6

Birding: Beginner Birding

at Brookville Boulevard and Caney Road (in Brookville Park), Queens

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Brookville Park to learn the basics of birding how to identify common species in our parks.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Best for Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Apr 9

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Apr10

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 11, 2025

Apr11

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Apr12

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Apr12

Birding: Spring Migration

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Crotona Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Spring Birding

at Wave Hill, Bronx

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore the gardens and woodlands with birder Gabriel Willow to look for resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Apr15

Junior Arborist Day

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about our Urban Forest and why we need trees and why they matter
Category: Birding, History, Tours, Urban Park Rangers, Earth Day & Arbor Day, It's My Park, Hiking, Wildlife, First Day of Spring Celebrations, Walking
Free!

Apr15

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Apr16

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Apr17

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 18, 2025

Apr18

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Apr19

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Apr19

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Apr20

Birding: Spring Migration

at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Powell's Cove Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Apr22

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Apr23

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr24

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 25, 2025

Apr25

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Apr26

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Apr26

Riverside Park Birding Club

at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr26

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Apr30

Guided Bird Walk at The Battery

at SeaGlass Carousel (in The Battery), Manhattan

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk through The Battery! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat here in the park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, May 3, 2025

May 3

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

May 3

Birding: Nests and Baby Birds Exploration

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a fun and informative walk through Van Cortlandt Park to learn all about nests, baby birds, and unique spring-time animal behaviors!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Sunday, May 4, 2025

May 4

Birding: Warbler Watch

at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Forest Park to look for spring warblers and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

May 4

Intro to Birding Walk

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn how to use binoculars and spot the fascinating birds that live in Marine Park's salt marsh together with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families are welcome. Meet outside the Salt Marsh Nature Center entrance.
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!

May 4

Birding: Spring Migration

at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Central Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Friday, May 9, 2025

May 9

Bush Terminal Park Wetland Cleanup with The Billion Oyster Project

at Bush Terminal Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Billion Oyster Project to protect wetland areas in Bush Terminal Park! Volunteers will help us remove debris and...
Category: Birding, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!

May 9

Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk

at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, May 10, 2025

May10

Intro to Birding Walk

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn

Must See
Event

May10

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Sunday, May 11, 2025

May11

Spring Birding

at Wave Hill, Bronx

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring! Explore the gardens and woodlands with birders Gabriel Willow and Ryan Mandelbaum to look for resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Wildlife

May11

Mother’s Day 2025

at Wave Hill, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Wave Hill!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Nature, Art, Fitness, Food, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Accessible Activities, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes

Must See
Event

May11

Birding: All About Pigeons

at Lawn Area (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Pigeons are among some of the most abundant species of birds in our city. Learn more about what makes these birds so unique and interesting.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Saturday, May 17, 2025

May17

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Sunday, May 18, 2025

May18

Wings Over Wave Hill

at Wave Hill, Bronx

9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Art, Best for Kids, Wildlife
Free!

Best For
Kids

May18

Birding: Hawk Watch

at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Experience the majesty of NYC’s top aerial predator. Join us to learn about Red-Tailed Hawks and other raptors of NYC and hopefully catch a glimpse of a nesting pair.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Saturday, May 24, 2025

May24

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Saturday, May 31, 2025

May31

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

May31

Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Birding Walks

at West 157th Street and Broadway, Manhattan, NY

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Washington Park on family-friendly birding tours suitable for all ages. Celebrate Black Birders Week in May, and observe the fall migration in October!
Category: Birding, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

May31

Riverside Park Birding Club

at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!

Must See
Event

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Jun 1

Birding: Shorebird Families

at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens

1:00 a.m.–2:30 a.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn more about plovers, terns, oystercatchers and other shorebirds that nest on the beach shoreline.
Category: Birding, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Jun 1

Birding: Fascinating Feathers

at Hanover Avenue and Palma Drive (in Eibs Pond Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rangers will lead a hike that will highlight the unique adaptations that birds have developed for flight, insulation, camouflage, and display.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Jun 7

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Jun14

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Jun15

Intro to Birding Walk

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Jun21

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park), Brooklyn

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round. Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park.
Category: Birding
Free!

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