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 3, 2025 to December 10, 2025
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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3

Build Your Own City: Urban Planning w/ Cities Skylines

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Explore the world of Urban Planning in this interactive workshop where students use the city-building game "Cities Skylines" to design their own functional cities.
Category: Education, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!

Friday, April 4, 2025

Apr 4

Earth Explorers: Oceans, Climate and Space

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Students will journey through Earth science concepts with NOAA’s science aliens Teek and Tom Explore Planet Earth.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr 4

Earth Explorers: Oceans, Climate and Space

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Learn how our planet's systems interact and impact each other, using animations, data visualizations, and hands-on lessons to build an understanding of Earth’s climate and weather.
Category: Education, STEM Classes
Free!

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Create A Welcome Station For Your Garden

at Hornaday Community GardenBronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Do you want a welcoming way to greet visitors in your garden? Join Lillian, our GreenThumb instructor, for a hands-on workshop to build a welcome station.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 5

Hotbox Community Build Day w/ The Brotherhood Sister Sol

at ENY Youth FarmBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Learn more about The HotBox Composting system: a unique thermophilic food waste processing bin that is rodent-proof, super efficient, and takes minimal effort to manage.
Category: Education, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

Volunteer Open House

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 5

Volunteer Open House

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Apr 5

Celebrate and Learn: Eid al-Fitr

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us as we make cards and bookmarks, try snacks, and learn more about Eid al-Fitr right here at King Manor Museum.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Best for Kids
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 5

“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour

at Merchant's House Museum

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore some of the spookiest true tales of ghostly sightings at the Merchant’s House, as well as highlights from our ongoing research into strange and supernatural occurrences at the house. We’ll also test out some newly-built handheld paranormal sensors, and discover why The New York Times calls us “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House.”
Category: Education, History, Tours

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 6

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr 6

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Apr 6

Bug Buddies!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife, STEM Classes

Must See
Event
Apr 6

Volunteer Open House

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 6

Marine Park Alliance Presents: Cherry Tree Heaven

at E. 36th St. & Ave. U (in Marine Park)Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
NYC's Director of Tree Planting leads an in-depth discussion of Marine Park's own grove of Yoshino cherry trees, initially planted in the 1980s
Category: Education, Festivals, History, Best for Kids, Talks, Cherry Blossom Festivals
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 6

Public Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location
, Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday. Each walk varies with the Guide leading it.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Monday, April 7, 2025

Apr 7

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This is a reading and creative writing book club that blends environmental science with storytelling. Children ages 9-12 are encouraged to join the club!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr 7

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This program fosters a love for science through engaging books, creative writing, discussions, and creative expression.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Talks
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr 7

Garden Conflict Transformation Circle

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
How can we hold space for and resolve conflict within our groups? In these monthly sessions, mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson will facilitate discussion circles for community gardeners to bring their challenges to the group and collectively generate solutions.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Organizing For Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2)

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
This two–part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation to deal with the many issues that arise in a community space.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Apr 9

Team RIVER Volunteers

at 10 Central Road (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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

Apr 9

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr 9

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr 9

Early Nature Experiences at Brooklyn Bridge Park

at 99 Plymouth Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy's caretaker-and-me program is great for curious little scientists! Designed for ages 2-4, it's offered in the spring, summer, and fall.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids

Must See
Event
Apr 9

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr 9

Introduction to Basic Building Tools: Empowering People in DIY Skills

at Myrtle Village Green Community GardenBrooklyn

5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Build your confidence and skills with tools in this welcoming course centering femme-presenting individuals interested in DIY and construction.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Apr 9

What Is an Environmental Assessment, Anyway?

at Virtual/Online Events, Bronx River House (in Starlight Park)Bronx

6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
"Big construction projects often require an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. These are reports that specify how the project would impact the community’s air, water, and soil health. It also speaks to how the project might impact flooding in the area. Basically, these reports help a community understand the environmental impacts of a project, and answer the question if the benefit of the project is equal to its long term cost. Once construction is done, it is the community who will have to breathe the air or clean the water. Learn more about environmental assessments, how to read them, and how you can engage in the process that comes after. Join Save the Sound, the Bronx River Alliance, and Transportation Alternatives online or in-person to learn about environmental assessments!"
Category: Education, Volunteer
Free!

Friday, April 11, 2025

Apr11

Open Mic at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center

at Multi-Use Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
All artists, musicians, poets, and dancers are welcome to take the stage and showcase their talents!
Category: Education, Dance, Theater, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class

at Greene Acres Community GardenBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr12

Kwanza First Fruit Planting the Seeds and Clean Up Day

at Ashford Street Abundant GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Come join the garden group at Ashford Street Abundant Garden for a workshop on 1'x1' box spacing and depth digging.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr12

Spring Awakening: A Community Composting Event

at Frank White Memorial Garden (in )Manhattan

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
This will be an opportunity to learn about Hot Box Composting and to network with other community farmers in NYC.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Apr12

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt

at Freshwater Wildflower Meadow (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
It’s almost Spotted Lanternfly season at Randall’s Island Park which means that it’s time to learn about these insects and how to manage their populations at this free program!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, Volunteer, Wildlife, Workshops, Walking, STEM Classes
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Apr13

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr13

Public Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location
, Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens every Sunday. Each walk varies with the Guide leading it.
Category: Education, Nature, Tours, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Monday, April 14, 2025

Apr14

Spring Break Hike through the 'North Shore Green Crescent'

at Franklin Avenue & Arnold Street (in Jones Woods Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Enjoy Winter and winterbreak with a Hike! Join NYC Parks, the New Brighton Citizens Committee Civic and the Staten Island Environmental Justice Coalition for a guided hike/walking tour of North Shore Staten Island's ‘Green Crescent’: the natural area of Jones Woods, Goodhue, Allison Pond and Snug Harbor Parks.
Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Earth Day & Arbor Day, School Break: Spring Recess, Hiking, Cherry Blossom Festivals, Wildlife
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr14

Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park

at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon walk in the Park and see what's in bloom!
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Apr14

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This is a reading and creative writing book club that blends environmental science with storytelling. Children ages 9-12 are encouraged to join the club!
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Workshops
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr14

Idlewild's Science Book Club

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
This program fosters a love for science through engaging books, creative writing, discussions, and creative expression.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Talks
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Apr16

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr16

Team RIVER Volunteers

at 10 Central Road (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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

Apr16

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Apr16

Fresh Creek Wetlands Restoration with the Opportunity Hub

at Fresh Creek Nature PreserveBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in the Fresh Creek Nature Preserve! Volunteers will support restoration work and learn the importance of ecosystem health.
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!

Apr16

Junior Arborist Day at Tompkinsville Park

at Tompkinsville Park at Victory Boulevard (in Tompkinsville Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Arbor Day Month! Learn about trees, identify trees and care for trees.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Easter, It's My Park, School Break: Spring Recess, Talks, Waterfront, Hiking, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr16

Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

3:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Best For
Kids
Apr16

Power Tools 101: A Beginner’s Guide for All New Users

at Seasons of Vision GardenBrooklyn

5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly course, designed for femme presenting people but open to all, covers tool types, safety, hands-on practice, and project tips.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Apr17

Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Training

at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Calling all community scientists! Please join us for an introduction to the 2025 water quality monitoring season. This is an opportunity for you to acquire field safety guidelines, learn how to record observational data and collect a water sample, and meet other water quality stewards! Water quality sampling takes place on Thursday mornings between May – October. NOTE: The training is mandatory to be able to participate in this program. Previous water quality volunteers are encouraged to attend! Help us advocate for a fishable, swimmable Bronx River.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Apr19

Rat Academy Field Session

at Schomburg Arts GardenBronx

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Learn more about rat management during this in-person session.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Apr19

Eggstra-Ordinary Egg Hunt

at Jardín de la FamiliaBronx

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Jardin de la Familia will be holding activities to celebrate, for the first time, Easter day. Festivities include fun surprise, candies, raffles, and more!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Games, Tours, Easter, Accessible Activities
Free!

Apr19

Hands-on History: Gardening Day!

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Can you dig it? Join us as we plant our first round of crops and flowers in King Manor’s raised bed gardens to welcome in the spring!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Art, History, Food, Gardening
Free!

Apr19

Community Engagement Tea

at Q Gardens Community FarmBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come to Q Gardens for a Community Engagement Tea by Tea Arts & Culture and mentee, Noopur Bhandari.
Category: Education, Workshops
Free!

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